Company: Ministry of Education
Applying for: Teaching Internship Programme 2009
Basic Requirements:
Applicants should possess one of the following entry qualifications:
-University degree;
-Polytechnic Diploma, with 5 ‘O’ Level or
-2 ‘A’ Level passes and 2 ‘AO’ Level passes
Most importantly, possess a passion in teaching
Responsibilites:
-Teach a class of students in various subjects specialisation
-Involve in the school activities such as planning of events
Internship Application link:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/MOE-Teaching-Internship-Program-for-Singaporeans-Overseas/75950188721
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Blk 641 Hougang Ave 8
#15-169
S530641
2nd September 2009
Mdm Yang Jing Fang
Ministry Of Education, Singapore
1 North Buona Vista Drive
S138675
Dear Mdm,
Internship Teaching Position
I am enclosing my CV in response to your advertisement for the MOE teaching internship programme which was posted in ‘Facebook’ on 1st May 2009.
As you can see from my CV, I am currently a year 1 student studying Bioengineering in NUS. Teaching has always been my passion since young and I would like to take up the challenge to educate our young today. This can be clearly reflected from my past experience as a relief teacher in Anderson Secondary School.
Having a strong foundation in mathematics, I taught the subject to a class of 42 students. Though handling such a large number is challenging, I find it very fulfilling and satisfying when there was a 20% increased in the maths test passing rate for the class. I feel that this demonstrates my ability to deliver good teaching skills as I have to maintain a balance of focus on all the students. Apart from that, my management and organizational skills were put to test when I was involved in the planning of the Family Carnival 2007 with my colleagues and students. Furthermore, having to work with people from different backgrounds taught me a good deal about teamwork cooperation.
With a strong passion in teaching, I am currently tutoring 3 students in their maths homework while juggling my varsity studies. Hence, I place great emphasis in time-management skills.
My leadership skills are demonstrated when I was appointed a senior commander position during my National Service. I was tasked the job to lead the entire company during outfield training exercises. It has given me an opportunity to learn managerial skills that would never be taught in school. As a surveyor for the employment ministry, I was able practised my interpersonal skills which are crucial for an educator. The challenge is to be able to build rapport with respondents so that they are able to answer the surveys truthfully.
I was inspired by this year Teachers’ Day message from Ms Ho Peng (Director-General of Education) that Singapore teachers are to ‘Lead,Care,Inspire’. I found a new meaning that a teacher is also a guardian, a mentor and a friend. I am confident that I can realise this new motto when I pursue a teaching career after graduation. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Mr Lim Zi Kai
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Hi Zi Kai,
ReplyDeleteYou've clearly shown how your abilities are suited for the teaching internship, which is good. The last paragraph is a nice touch as it shows your passion for teaching by paying attention to the Teachers' Day message.
However, you did not include any contact details except for your home address. I'm sure that since the advertisement was posted on facebook it would be good to include your email or contact number. Oh and you did not include Mdm Yang's position in MOE.
My other concern is that your letter is a little lengthy. Maybe you can try to be more concise. Other than that, it's a well-written application letter.
Hi Zhi Kai,
ReplyDeleteI agree with Goek Ting that your application letter might be too lengthy. Perhaps you want to focus on two to three attributes? I guess emphasis on the experiences you had as a relief teacher and the planning of Family Carnival 2007 would be good enough. These examples well illustrates your abilities to deliver good teaching skills, teamwork, management skills and interpersonal skills.
Lastly, the way you end off the letter is very interesting, unlike the usual politically right way of ending the letter. Again, this creative way of closing emphasize your passion for teaching. :)
Love,
Shiny
Hi Zi Kai,
ReplyDeleteFor the fourth paragraph, I believe that if you can specify the level of education that your students are in and the subjects that you are teaching, it will present a stronger case.
For the last paragraph, "I was inspired..." gives me the impression that you used to be inspired, but you no longer find it inspiring. So I would propose changing it to "I am inspired".
Unlike Geok Ting and Shiny, i find the last paragraph extremely phony. I am not sure if its just me, so you might want to get more opinions regarding this.
Ji Wei
Hi all,
ReplyDeleteThanx for all the comments. I shall look into each of your pointers and improve my application letter.
Zikai
Hi zi kai!
ReplyDeleteI can see your effort in trying to address all the requirements. However, it does seem a little lengthy. Maybe you can try combining the teaching experiences into 1 paragraph. Your tuition and relief teaching experience can come together as one example since both are proving the same point.