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Exampleofacoverletter Flat3A, 18FloralPlace, AshLane, Normanton, NM86AY 18May2013 JAParsons, Headteacher, AldertonPrimarySchool, ThistleAvenue, Normanton, NM81GX DearMsParsons, IamwritingtoapplyforthepositionofLearningMentor,asadvertisedonthe

nthe Prospectswebsite. DuringandsincecompletingmyBAinLearningStudiesIhavebeenworkingasaPlay LeaderforTopTotstogainpracticalexperienceofworkingwithchildren.This experiencehasbeeninvaluableinputtingintopracticesomeoftheeducational theoryIlearnedinmydegree. InparticularIhavelearnedhowtorespondtoarangeofchildren'sneedsandto understandthattheirbehaviourisnotalwaysarationalresponsetotheir circumstances.Forexample,Iworkedwithachildwhowasbehavingaggressively towardsotherchildrenandanotherwhowaswithdrawnandunsociable;through playactivitiesIlearnedthatitwastheformerchildwholackedselfconfidenceand whoneededthemostencouragementofanyinthegroup. Mypreviousemploymentinartsadministrationandretailingdevelopedstrong interpersonalskillsandmycapacitytodealwithmultipledemandsonmytimeand resources. Inretailworkitwasnotuncommontobedealingwithonecustomerasanother soughthelpandasthephonebegantoring. InartsadministrationIhadtobalancetherequirementsofthefundingbodieswith theusersofthewebsitewhile,atthesametime,organisingexhibitionsandartists.I foundthatIhaveboththestaminaandtheorganisationalabilitytothriveinthese circumstancesandfeelsurethattheskillsIlearnedwillbeanassettoabusyprimary school.

ThereasonIembarkeduponmydegreecourseisbecauseIhavealoveoflearning.I wouldverymuchwelcometheopportunityofaninterviewtoexplainhowIcan combinemyenthusiasmforlearning,artanddramaforthebenefitofchildreninour community. PleasefindmyCVattached. Yourssincerely, LucyMarcus

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