Jeffrey Machado Cover Letter
7/20/2007
Dear Recruiter,
In the United States, it's very common that students only complete two years of foreign language instruction and then never study a language again. These brief years of instruction merit only simple expressions pronounced poorly. Sadly, these same students apply for TEFL jobs without truly understanding the needs and difficulties that your students face.
My name is Jeffrey Machado and I've been studying French for 11 years now. I speak without an obvious native tongue accent, can express opinions, and have an in depth knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. Plus I can converse easily with native speakers.
I imagine you want the same for your students.
Whether or not you decide to contact me based off my qualifications, I do advise that you ask your future teachers what their experiences in language learning have been. I would advise this especially for adult learners- ones that want to know that their teacher is a student too. A dedicated learner signifies a dedicated teacher.
I sincerely hope you find my skills and excitement for Teaching English as a Foreign Language appropriate for your institution or organization. Please consider these following skills of mine when forming your decision
- Self Directed: With significant experience in designing training materials, I feel confident in my skills of lesson planning and working with available resources.
- Language Experience: I have engaged in independent studies in French, Mandarin, and Esperanto
- Motivational: I encourage and challenge students while at the same time piquing their interest with relevant materials
Thank you so much for taking the time to read about the contributions I plan on making with my TEFL skills. Please contact me if you think we would be a good match. I have included a link to my online resume and photo.
Kindest Regards,
Jeffrey Machado
