KAIHLA SMITH150 North Avenue, Apt. 121, Tallmadge, OH 44278

Cell: 440-344-2114ksmit136@kent.edu

To Whom it May Concern,

My name is Kaihla Smith and I am a graduate from Kent State with my Bachelor's in Early Education withmy International Baccalaureate. I recently have obtained my Reading Endorsement and at the end of August2016 I will hold my Masters in Reading Specialization from Kent State. I'm writing to apply for any teachingpositions you have available for the upcoming school year. I am confident that my skills are well-aligned withthe role, and that I would be an excellent fit for your school.

I have had the privilege of working 1,500 hours in a variety of educational settings; such as second grade,kindergarten, preschool, and individual tutoring opportunities. With my experiences thus far, I would be avaluable addition to your teaching team, where I can continue to help kids learn in a fun, creative and safeenvironment, and contribute to their growth and well-being. I am currently a building substitute at CloverleafElementary in Lodi Ohio. On most days I lead the classroom, while other days I am an intervention specialist,a special education teacher, a reading professional, or a specials teacher. I have to be extremely flexible andthink on my toes to do this job effectively.

I have developed many valuable skills while teaching diverse groups of students. I am skilled at individualizingthe curriculum to meet each child's different needs and designing resourceful lesson plans that accommodatediffering learning abilities and interests. I respect the unique way children learn and have learned to be flexibleand patient while having high expectations for all students. I enjoy being creative and utilizing new ideas andapproaches to improve the learning environment for my students. Throughout my many experiences in aclassroom setting I have incorporated a variety of hands on activities, fun manipulatives and learning projectsto inspire and motivate students. This also includes the integration of technology across the curriculum.

One of my strong qualities includes cultivating and sustaining strong working relationships with all members ofmy staff community. It is my belief that we can all learn and grow from one another as a teaching team. Ialso believe in the importance of building close relationships with student's families.

It is my life and my passion to guide children in their learning so that they may reach their full potential. I willdo anything I can to help my students become successful in their education. I hope if given the chance to workin your school you can see all I have to offer to the community, school staff, students, and families.

Please feel free to contact me via phone or email at a time of your convenience to discuss my background aswell as the requirements for the role. Thank you, in advance, for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Kaihla Smith