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Alexis

 Johnson    
10300  Shiloh  St.    
Fairfax,  VA.  22030  
Fairfax  County  Public  Schools    
 
 
To  whom  it  May  concert,    
 
My  name  is  Alexis  Johnson,  and  I  am  about  to  graduate  from  James  Madison  
University  with  my  bachelors  of  Music  Education.  After  growing  up  and  student  
teaching  in  this  county,  I  believe  that  my  education  as  well  as  experience  working  
with  children  makes  me  qualified  for  a  position  here.    
Based  on  my  own  education  and  experiences  I  believe  students  should  learn  
how  to  perform  various  genres  of  music  with  different  groups.  They  should  be  able  
to  notate  and  compose  music,  as  well  as  analyze  it.  Lastly,  they  should  be  able  to  
discuss  the  history  behind  pieces  of  music  and  different  composers,  and  how  they  
are  relevant  to  us.    In  my  classroom  students  will  learn  all  of  what  I  listed  above  and  
more  through  the  music  literature  I  select,  as  well  as  activities  provided  for  students  
to  explore  different  styles  of  music  and  different  aspects  of  the  subject.    
Through  my  courses,  practicums,  and  professional  opportunities  I  have  
gained  enough  experience  to  be  successful  in  this  position.  I  have  worked  with  
various  groups  of  instrumentalists  from  beginners  to  college  level  players.  I  have  
written  and  implemented  countless  lesson  plans  throughout  my  college  career,  and  I  
have  learned  how  to  adapt  my  lesson  plans  to  meet  the  needs  of  diverse  learners.      
 
I  would  like  to  thank  you  for  considering  me  for  this  opportunity.  If  you  have  any  
questions,  please  feel  free  to  contact  me.  I  look  forward  to  hearing  from  you.    
 
Sincerely,    
 
Alexis  Johnson      

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