Dear School Personnel,

Many would say they enter the teaching profession because they “love working with kids,” but my desire to be in this particular profession delves deeper. It all began when I was in Mrs. Maitland’s third grade classroom, when I observed her assisting my fellow classmates who were struggling with their daily work. Seeing my classmates make every effort to improve, yet still reaping hardly any benefits, prompted me into action.

Whenever and wherever possible, I’ve sought opportunities to help students academically and socially prosper. Whether we were in the classroom or out, I believed each of my classmates could succeed if they were taught to be self-sufficient learners with a solid set of problem solving skills. Today, I’ve expanded my small philosophy into a way of life. Through student teaching and academic courses, Emporia State University’s Professional Development School has prepared me for the profession I’m meant to join. I cannot tell you how exciting it was to see my ideas and work come to life in front of students and teachers. I’m now ready to transfer my experience into a position at your building.

I’d love the opportunity to talk in detail about my passion for education and to share some of my creative work with you. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Best regards, Jessica McClure

Jessica McClure2902 Melrose Place, Emporia, KS 67042 · (316) 244-3440 · jmcclur3@g.emporia.edu

Jessica McClure2902 Melrose Place, Emporia, KS 67042 · (316) 244-3440 · jmcclur3@g.emporia.edu

EDUCATIONEmporia State University, Emporia, KSBachelor of Science in Elementary Education May 2017

• Teachers College dean’s list Spring 2016• Honor Roll, earning a 3.9 GPA Spring 2016• South Central Kansas Alumni Chapter Scholarship Year 2014• Teacher Education Promise Scholarship Year 2013

EXPERIENCEInternship Block 3, Emporia, KSStudent Teacher January 2017-May 2017Tentative Placement

William Allen White Elementary School, Emporia, KSStudent Teacher (Block 2) August 2016-December 2016Kindergarten

Internship Block 1, Emporia, KSProfessional Development Student January 2016-May 2016

• Eight Micro-Teaches within the Emporia, KS School District • Population Education Training • S.T.E.M. Field Day Robotics Competition

Jefferson Elementary School, El Dorado, KSStudent Teacher August 2011-May 20121st grade

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Collegiate Member of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Emporia, KSAugust 2013-Present

• Responsibilities: event operations, facility, and administration of a chapter members, 25% attendance increase• Frost Fidelity Award (2016): “Goes to a woman with commitment and exemplary service, who demonstrates her regard for others by her actions, who tackles problems large or small and who lends abilities to all projects. This award is presented annually to the collegiate member who has truly gone beyond the call of duty while offering unconditional support and friendship.”• National Outstanding New Member Award (2013): “The recipient of the annual award has demonstrated an excellent spirit and attitude the first year of membership including willingness to accept responsibility, the ability to work well with other chapter members and a potential for taking leadership roles in the chapter and in the national organization once she graduates.”

Girls on the Run Organization, Volunteer, 2013-Presento Supported young women working towards achieving physical, emotional, mental and social well-being

S. June Smith Center Organization, Volunteer, 2013-Presento Helped children with disabilities to achieve their greatest potential and involvement within their school,

community, and family

ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS• Skelly Elementary Summer School, Academic Activity Leader, 2013-2015

o Organized academic enrichment activities for students to prosper in struggling content areas• Kids Need 2 Eat Organization, Volunteer, 2014

o Prepared and provided meals during summer breaks for low income children within the community