1412 Tawas Beach Road

East Tawas, MI, 48730

989-362-9637
rachel.martin02@tawas.net
December 16, 2016
Curtis E Odell
8800 Greenbelt Rd
Greenbelt, MD 20771
Dear Mr. Odell:
Upon hearing of a job opening with your Astrophysics Department with the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration, I could not wait to contact you. I know that Goddard Space Flight
Center would be a wonderful place for me to grow my skills in physics, utilizing what I have
learned from my Advanced Physics class. My skills, such as working with others, dedication to my
work, and passion for physics, would greatly benefit your team at Goddard Space Flight Center.
In my several extracurricular and work experiences, such as working at the Family Theater, being
an active member of our varsity soccer team and youth group, as well as my background in
sciences and maths, I have gained a knowledge base which makes me a strong candidate. I
understand the importance of working on a team with people of various ages and abilities. At the
Family Theatre, I was one of the youngest workers, placing me in charge of moving heavy objects
and doing quick math to add up customers totals. Understanding where I lay in the overall
company is a knowledge that you cannot teach. Working hard to achieve a common goal and
taking any extra steps to get there reflects my dedication. For our soccer team, we were attempting
to raise enough funds to purchase new jerseys; I was one of the lead team members who organized
and ran the bake sale we held, getting there earlier and staying later than the others. I will bring a
determination and dedication to your department and work hard each day. In my education thus
far, I have taken the highest math classes and have taken nearly every one of the science classes
offered at our school. My passion for learning about our universe has ignited a desire to help
increase the knowledge of all.
Thank you for your consideration, and I am excited to meet you soon. Please contact me at
989-820-5399 or at rachel.martin02@tawas.net. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,

Rachel Martin

Rachel M. Martin
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