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High Schoolers- Learn to write a Catchy Cover Letter!

Completed by 1 learner
Ages 14-18
Live One-Time Class
In this one-time class, students will be able to present themselves well in a catchy cover letter to land that coveted job. How to develop a persuasive letter on why they should be hired for the particular role they're seeking is included.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(107 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
3-6 learners per class
45 min

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Students will work on writing their own cover letter after class and be able to upload it to the classroom in able to get feeback from the teacher.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Students will learn how to write an enticing cover letter that they feel confident in using in job applications during or after high school. Topics covered include: 
First 3-5 minutes: greetings, answering initial questions about writing cover letters
10 m: Cover letter format, differences between business letter and personal letters
20 m: What to include in your cover letter, how to develop a persuasive narrative about yourself, researching the site you're applying to.
15 m: Practice writing a sample letter, teacher projects a sample based on student feedback.
5m: Chance for students to ask questions, directions to upload a cover letter for review on the classroom.

Learning Goals

Students will learn to write an effective and catch cover letter that gets them noticed when applying for jobs during and after high school.

Other Details

External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined April, 2020
5.0
107reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Doctoral Degree in Education from Capella University
Master's Degree in Education from University of Tulsa
I have 22 years experience as a classroom teacher. 
I earned my EdD in Educational Leadership & Organizational Management in 2020.
I am a certified teacher in French, German, English as a Second Language, English Language Arts, and Norwegian.
Some of my Key Skills are:
Polyglot, International Experience, Effective student discipline & Behavioral intervention, Perseverance & Adaptability, Flexible and a Creative thinker. 
Specialties:
• International Baccalaureate trained 
• Intermediate level Spanish skills 
• Google certified educator- level 1
• Both urban (low SES) & affluent secondary teaching & leadership experience
• Fluent in French, German, and Norwegian
• Experience aligning curriculum with state standards 
• Instructed high-risk and multicultural students 
• Capacity to learn quickly in new situations

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