Dear Parents,

My name is Jacob Gilliard, and I will be in your childs

math class this semester completing a field
experience. I am a junior Elementary Education major
at Claflin University, and I am very excited about this
teaching opportunity. I am from Florence, SC. Over the
past two years, I have been exposed to and
volunteering in many classrooms to gain teaching
experience and to learn teaching strategies from
seasoned and veteran teachers. I have learned much
from all the hands-on learning I have received, and I
am positive it will help me during my field experience
this semester in 3rd grade. Your students are eager to
learn, and I am already enjoying working with them.
During this semester, I will observe lessons, assist with lessons, and actually teach
math lessons in the classroom. I will serve as extra support for students who need
extra help, and provide extra practice for students who struggle. While I am learning
the best strategies and methods for teaching math to 3 rd graders, I will get the
chance to put all that I have learned into practice this semester.
As I get to know your students, I will also learn about them as learners. I will come to
realize each students strengths and weaknesses, and this will help me increase their
learning when I am working with them. Since I will be there providing extra support
and completing helpful tasks for the teacher, the teacher will have more time to plan
and develop math activities for the students. I will always put my best foot forward in
making sure your child learns and understands the content by relating it to them and
carrying a positive attitude. I have a way of connecting with students, especially
students who struggle or lack confidence in difficult subject areas. I believe that both
the students and I will grow in many ways this semester.
Thanks for sending your intelligent and eager learners to school each day so that I
have the opportunity to work with them in science class. This is going to be a great
and fun filled semester in science! I can be contacted at (555) 555-5555, (222) 2222222 or at mychildsteacher@yahoo.com.
Sincerely,
Jacob N. Gilliard