Ashley C.

Tarkalson
561 Geertson Creek Road - Salmon, ID 83467 – atarkalson@gmail.com
Home/Cell: (208) 756-7578

February 22, 2018

SJSHS School District #291

Mr. Chris Born, Superintendent
907 Sharkey Street
Salmon, ID
83467

Dear Mr. Born,

It is with great pleasure that I am seeking to secure a secondary teaching position within your
school district. I believe that my instructional abilities, combined with my strong interpersonal
skills and work ethic would greatly benefit your educational program.

I want to make a difference in the world. I know that I can be an example to my students and I
can influence the way my students learn. Social ecology theory, cultural diversity instruction,
and curriculum differentiation will provide me with the tools I need in order to influence my
students to help them reach the highest possible level of achievement.

Through my teaching and work experience thus far, I have found that to ensure the growth of my
students I need to find ways to communicate with each one. I will use reflection, journal within
lesson plans, and change my way of teaching if I find that my students are struggling. What
works one year in a classroom, might not work the next. I feel that as a teacher, I must always be
willing to change, when change is needed.

Born and raised in Salmon, ID, one of my greatest desires is to give back to my community. I
feel that the greatest gift I could give is knowledge to the young men and women attending the
Salmon Junior Senior High School and assist them on their journey to adulthood. Just as my
community has supported me in my decision in becoming a teacher, I will support my students in
achieving their goals.

Please contact me at your convenience to set up a meeting so that we may discuss in greater
detail how my qualifications would best meet the needs of your educational program. Thank you
for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Ashley C. Tarkalson