Cover Letter: Please speak to your interest in the position(s) you are applying for. As you craft your letter to Breakthrough, you may wish to consider:
- Why are you a strong candidate for the position? How do you hope to grow professionally?
- What is your experience working with motivated students in under-resourced schools? What are the most important skills for them to successful in the most academically rigorous settings?
Resume: Please be sure your resume is up-to-date. The resume should include: your role or title (Chemistry Teacher); company or school and its general location (Rogers Elementary, Minneapolis, MN); the duration of your position (August 2009-Present); and a bulleted list of your responsibilities. We are interested in work, volunteer, and leadership experiences.
Your resume should be comprehensive but not overly detailed. A general guideline for professionals is two pages.