March 27, 2019

Makalyn Calendo
120 East Taylor Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(480) 244-2672
mkcalend@asu.edu

Jennifer Pennington
HR Director - Noah Webster Schools
7301 E. Baseline Road
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 354-3490

Dear Jennifer Pennington,

Please accept my enthusiastic application for the position of the 2nd grade teacher at the Noah Webster
Scottsdale campus. I found this job through the Arizona Education Employment Board, while
searching for similar positions. After reviewing Noah Webster's values and qualifications of an
educator I feel I am confident that I have the experience you are looking for. As of right now I have
experience working with children and other adults, extensive leadership skills, and am working on
getting my I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Some highlights of my experience include working with children ages 3-7+ for four years and
customer service for two years. This has allowed me to showcase my upbeat personality, excellent
communication skills, and my ability to work in group-based settings. Being the former Kids Club
instructor at Michael’s craft store, I was able to teach kids of all ages creative skills and successfully
build interpersonal relationships with them. I am also in the process of getting my I IVP Fingerprint
Clearance Card and will have it by June of 2019. I have had the experience of working long hours
standing on my feet and have been able to keep up with the fast-paced classroom setting. All these
which would be perfect for the position at Noah Webster Elementary.

I also have extensive leadership skills as I was a part of various clubs in high school and served as the
secretary and vice president for one of them. This taught me to be comfortable with taking charge
when leading group meetings and performing tasks that require initiative and responsibility. These
prior involvements will allow me to thrive as a 2nd grade teacher.

With my strong service and academic background, I am well prepared to take the position of the 2nd
grade teacher at Noah Webster Elementary. My resume is up to date upon your request. I appreciate
your time in taking the effort to review my application, resume, and cover letter, and the overall
consideration of choosing me for this position. If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach
out to me. I look forward to meeting with you to interview.

Sincerely,

Makalyn Calendo
Makalyn Calendo
120 East Taylor Street, Phoenix AZ 85004 | (480) 244-2672 | makalyncalendo@gmail.com

Education
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | AUGUST 2018 – CURRENT
MARY LOU FULTON TEACHERS COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
● Tempe Arizona
● GPA 3.7
● Dean's List
ARIZONA AGRIBUSSNESS & EQUINE CENTER | GRADUATED MAY 2018
● Mesa Community College – completed 39 credits
● Member of The National Society of High School Scholars
● 4-year National Honors Society Member
● 4.0/4.0 unweighted GPA
● 2-year FFA Member
● 1-year Student Ambassadors member and 1-year Student Council member

Experience
KIDS CLUB INSTRUCTOR | CASHIER| MICHAEL’S CRAFT STORE | AUGUST 2017- AUGUST 2018 |
DECEMBER 2018 – JANUARY 2019
● Singly prepared and instructed the summer’s Kids Camp craft program for children ages 3-14.
● Built interpersonal relationships with both the children and their parents, resulting in a dramatic
increase of sign ups compared to previous years.
● Operated a POS register handling transactions, returns, and exchanges in the form of cash or
credit.
● Assisted customers with retrieving what they need, provided a positive customer experience.
● Participated in various projects throughout the floor to improve store efficiency.
● Informed and helped customers sign up for our reward program, resulting in a total of 80% sign
ups each week.
CHILD CARE | SELF-EMPLOYED| JANUARY 2015- JANUARY 2017
● Prepared meals for children and cleaned/organized house, minimizing parent's clean up time.
● Assisted older children with homework assignments and bedtime preparations.
● Ensured a safe environment for children of all ages.
LEADERSHIP
● Former Secretary and Vice President of National Honors Society allowed me to showcase my
leadership skills in helping the club successfully fulfill all the duties that it entails.

Skills
SKILLS
● Excellent communication skills, detail oriented, highly analytical, quick learner, self-motivated,
organized, and a team player.

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