Chong Wee Pin
Apt. Blk 111, Tampines Street 11
#11-111
Singapore 111111
91119111
February 16, 2012
Human Resource Director
Ministry of Education, Singapore
1 North Buona Vista Drive
Singapore 138675
Dear Director
I am an undergraduate currently on my final semester of the
Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) course at the National
University of Singapore (NUS). I am keen in the opportunity to become a Teacher
in Physical Education at the Ministry of Education. I have always been an avid
sportsperson and hence have been able to experience first-hand the benefits and
teachings that sports can bring to one’s life. Hence, it is my greatest wish to
impart these lessons to the younger generation as well as imbue in them the
importance of physical activity and sports.
I have extensive experience
as an athlete, particularly as a varsity archer representing NUS. The lessons
and experiences that I have picked up are invaluable education tools that will
enable me to create a vibrant learning process for my prospective students.
Furthermore, I had guidance roles in the
archery team as a senior, and helped to organize introductory archery courses
every semester for the NUS student population. All these have enabled me to
hone my teaching skills, which places me in a good position to cultivate a love
for sporting activity in students. I also had experience organizing a sports awareness
roadshow for the Singapore Sports Council. As a well-rounded education entails
co-curricular and enrichment activities, my relevant experience will assist me
in putting together interesting and stimulating activities for the betterment
of students. The problem-solving and critical thinking skills that I have
gained during my engineering undergraduate studies will too go a long way in me
helping my prospective students to cope with any possible problems.
I would love to foster a passion for sports in youngsters so that
they will be able to benefit from the invaluable lessons that it will bring
about. I will be glad to meet for an interview at your request. Please do feel
free to contact me at 91119111 or this e-mail address (chongweepin@gmail.com) if you have any queries.
Thank you so much for your precious time and consideration.
Yours Sincerely
Chong Wee Pin
Enclosure (Resume)
Hi Wee Pin,
ReplyDeleteI think your cover letter is clear and concise!
However, may I suggest that you be more specific in describing your past job experiences (the relevant ones) and skills acquired.
And maybe in your first paragraph, you could explain more about why you're keen to teach.
But overall, good job!
Wee Pin
ReplyDeleteI find your application for a PE teaching position intriguing given your engineering background. Perhaps the reader would find a brief explanation of why you're pursuing this position interesting as well.
You're effective at listing how your archery involvement qualifies you for this position. Could you enhance that section with another sport you have participated in?
Alec