Application letter.

Tan Wei Ee,

315 Clementi Avenue 4, #04-135,

Singapore 120315

Email: U093227J@nus,edu.sg

Contact Number: 91230000

Mr. Tan Kok Heng,

Deputy Director, Recruitment Centre,

Ministry of Education, Singapore,

1 North Buona Vista Drive,

Singapore 138675                                                                                                       10 September 2011

Dear Mr. Tan,

  I am writing to apply for a teaching position at the Secondary Level with the Ministry of Education, Singapore. I have always been very attracted to the teaching profession, ever since my own days as a student, and I believe this passion will be an asset in a teaching career. I have an interest in teaching Biology as well as the English language.

   Having taken some modules in Psychology and Philosophy, I have some background in the ability to reason, persuade, and argue logically. I have some experience giving tuition privately to a student who had difficulties with his studies. In the end, he passed all his O-Level exams. Though I cannot say it was with my help, he told me that he appreciated my patience with him and that I took a lot of time go over the basics repeatedly. On my part, seeing the look of comprehension on someone’s face gives me joy.

   A degree of patience and empathy, as well as an open mind, are needed to engage someone in the learning process. I believe I possess these qualities as well as a passion for knowledge and a curiosity to want to know just a little bit more; what, why, and how something works or something happened. These are some things which I would like to share with others.

  Another aspect of being a teacher is to be able to help guide students. Like everyone else, I have had extremely difficult decisions to make, but I was lucky to have my family and friends who supported me through it all. That is perhaps one of the greatest lessons I have learned in my ongoing life. It truly, fundamentally made me realize that learning is not just about academics, technical skills, and potential. It is about living life as well. While we cannot dictate the path of others, including the younger generation, I would give encouragement and support to those in need, the same way my friends and family did for me.

   I would like to conclude by restating my interest in this pursuing a career in education. As stated above, I have enclosed my resume with this letter. I look forward to the opportunity to answer any questions you might have in an interview. I can be reached at any time at my number, 91230000. Thank you.

Yours sincerely,

Tan Wei Ee