General Cover Letter

Evan Ayers 760 W Berkley Rd Indianapolis, IN 46208 Phone: (636) 221-0040 Email: [email protected] Website: www.evanayersmathed.weebly.com  

March 31, 2019 To Whom It May Concern: It is with great excitement that I express my interest in joining the team of educators in your school district. I am currently a senior at Butler University completing a B.S. degree in Middle/Secondary Education and Mathematics. After obtaining my Indiana license in May, I will apply for Texas licensure in order to receive an out-of-state certificate. I am seeking opportunities to collaborate with math educators to implement a strong curriculum and provide space for students to investigate, create, and lead learning experiences. I am devoted to developing mutual respect and positive relationships with all students. I design learning engagements that allow students to discover connections between course objectives, other academic disciplines, and the real world. I had the privilege of student teaching at Pike High School and Zionsville West Middle School. Both placements provided me with valuable opportunities to implement student-centered and differentiated lessons for diverse learners. At Pike High School, I curated learning experiences where students actively engaged in mathematical conversations. For example, my students participated in gallery walk style presentations to master their understanding of exponential growth and decay. By offering appropriate supports and scaffolding academic language, all of my Algebra I students could eagerly communicate their understanding. I instilled a growth mindset in students by creating low-stakes opportunities for them to try different ideas without fear of being wrong, allowing everyone to see the value of struggling and making mistakes. Each day at Zionsville West Middle School, I went beyond developing my student’s procedural fluency and problem solving skills. I crafted unique, hands-on learning experiences for students to investigate mathematical phenomena, such as the Triangle Inequality Theorem and Pythagorean Theorem, with concrete representations. Through reflecting and conceptualizing these investigations, my middle school students began to see mathematics as a subject of depth, creativity, and connections. My commitment to promoting a growth mindset and educating the whole child through student-centered instruction will be a positive contribution to your district’s mission. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss my application with you in the near future. Sincerely, Evan Ayers