Ashley D.

Swift
592 S. Denney Drive, New Castle, IN 47362 765-524-8599| aswift4@ivytech.edu

My goal is to follow Gods will for my life by helping young children get off to the right start by building the necessary foundation they will need to live a well rounded life. September 8, 2013 Mr. Tony Personett, Principal Wilbur Wright Elementary School 1950 Washington St. New Castle, IN. 47362 Dear Mr. Personett, I greatly appreciate your consideration of me to fill the position of Kindergarten teacher at your school. My past experiences, employments, and education have prepared me to enter into my career as an educator. Please review this letter along with my resume to see an overview of the qualities that I possess that can be a benefit both to the position and the school as a whole. I have been privileged to have had many experiences working with children through various ministries of Whittier Lane Baptist Church, at which I have been a member for the past eleven years. I have prepared and taught countless lessons, led childrens activities, and aided in the preparation of major events such as vacation bible school and youth camp. These experiences have helped me learn the importance of preparation and extensive planning. My past employments have been of great variety, but have helped me develop skills that are necessary in any professional environment. Specifically, I have worked at two different childcare facilities as well as at your school. Through these opportunities of working with children, I have grown to be more aware and sensitive to the many needs that children often have. I have seen the importance of being engaged while in the classroom so as to provide and exciting and nurturing environment where the children feel excited to learn. These concepts I was able to learn through my employment at various places will be a great asset to my future employments. I would not be giving credit where credit is due if I did not mention the essential role my education has played in preparing me for my career as an educator and potential candidate for your position. From assignments to class lectures to intense readings, I have gleaned so much knowledge from an extensive amount of valuable resources. I have excelled in my studies and overall academic performance. My desire to learn has never dwindled and I have determined to have a teachable spirit throughout my life. I believe this desire and attitude will only support my desire both to teach children and learn from them as well. I cannot fully express my appreciation and gratitude for you considering me as a potential addition to your wonderful staff. Sincerely, Ashley D. Swift Enclosed: Resume

Ashley D. Swift
592 S. Denney Drive, New Castle, IN 47362 765-524-8599| aswift4@ivytech.edu

My goal is to follow Gods will for my life by helping young children get off to the right start by building the necessary foundation they will need to live a well rounded life.

Education
New Castle Chrysler High School GPA: 3.7-4.0 University of Southern Indiana GPA: 3.8 Heartland Baptist Bible College GPA: 3.9 Ivy Tech Community College GPA: 3.7 New Castle, Indiana August 2003 to May 2007 Evansville, Indiana August 2007 to May 2008 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma August 2008 to May 2011 Muncie, Indiana August 2012 to December 2013 (Prospective Graduation)

Degree
Bachelors in Christian Education from Heartland Baptist Bible College of Oklahoma C ity, Oklahoma.

Employment
Country Acre Animal Clinic Position: Kennel Worker St. Lukes Childrens Center Position: Infant Afternoon Teacher Awesome Kids Day Care Position: Preschool and Primary Age Assistant Wilbur Wright Elementary School Position: Teaching Assistant New Castle, Indiana September 2006 to July 2008 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma September 2008 to May 2011 New Castle, Indiana May 2009 to August 2009 New Castle, Indiana August 2011 to Present

Experience
New Castle Chrysler High School Peer Program Mentoring Elementary School Children Whittier Lane Baptist Church Part Time Junior Church Teacher Full Time Sunday School Teacher Vacation Bible School Worker Working at Church Camps August 2006-May 2007

August 2005 to July 2007 June 2008 to Present Summers 2003 to Present Summers 2007 to Present

Experience (Cont.)
School Age Practicum Worked in a 3rd grade classroom Completed Observations Taught lessons August 2013 to December 2013

References
Name Aimee Looper Kristin Owens Tony Personett Gabrielle Moon Sue Ponsler Relationship Fellow Church Member Co-worker Current Employer Former Employer Family Friend Phone Number 765-623-3438 765-686-1676 765-521-7217 405-232-2391 765-521-4566