As a young child my parents have always instilled it into me that I needed to finish high school and then go on to college. Which I did finish high school in 1994 form the best high school in Columbia, South Carolina. I then went off to college to find my calling. While in school I changed colleges a few times going form The Citadel to Clemson University and a few other smaller community schools as well. My parents were very helpful in my education and wanted me to use what I had learned out in the real world. I first started out with a degree in Animal Science and an almost completed degree in Microbiology with a minor in Agricultural Business all from Clemson University. I left before graduating with one course left and then moved to North Carolina to finish and to take a farming job. I was not happy working on this particular farm and went back to school to finish my degrees from Clemson University. While finishing up this degree I started to realize that I wanted to teach and went back to school for a Secondary Biological Education degree at Fayetteville State University.
I finally used my degree in my work taking a teaching position at a nearby high school in Sumter, South Carolina. I taught here for three years and during this time I had obtained yet another degree this time a Master’s in Technology and Education from Lesley University. My Master’s required reflections of what I had done and where I was going along with a development of a philosophy of my teaching style. When doing these exercises that were required for each class I started to understand where my parents were coming from. The key to success is education and they knew that without a good education the opportunities for a good job would be slim to none. Without a good education they knew that a blue collar job would be the only thing I would ever achieve and they wanted better than that for me.
If you told me during high school that I would still be in school when I was thirty years old and only have two years off I would have laughed at you so hard that I could have died. When going to college and taking part time jobs I started to see that the more education that I had the better my job became. That is not to say that if could obtain five or six more degrees then I would be a CEO of a multibillion dollar company. What I am saying is that with the right education one could obtain the job that they desire in life.
The more education I received the broader my mind was able to grasps concepts which resulted in quicker understanding of new concepts. The understanding of new concepts is very important in running not just a home-based business, but any business. All the time I am bombarded with new concepts to understand in a moments notice to make an informed decision about that I may only understand a part of until later when I can go back and add time to research the subject.
The more education I could obtain on a certain subjects allowed me to make better informed decisions that would result in increased income or better equipment. College showed me how to do research that allows me to take a topic that I have no idea of what it is and how it works to a working knowledge then finally to mastery of the subject matter. At the stage of mastery of the subject matter only then can I speak intellectually on the subject to make a decision for or against a business opportunity. Without this education poor decisions can be made which in turn can cause a spiraling trend and ultimately end in the folding of my business.
Third, keeping an open mind all through my education for the person that was trying to impart their knowledge one to me allowed me to get where I am today. I run a very successful MLM business that I am adding 20 to 30 people a week into my business and teaching other to do the same. For more information on how I am making this education the KEY TO SUCCESS. You can log on to my website and find out more at mtgmarketing.biz.
By: Matt Goslee
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The Key To Success Is Education
March 7th, 2010Cover Letter for Education Jobs
February 13th, 2010
One of the biggest traps that teaches fall into when writing an education cover letter is to be so interested in showing of their own education that the cover letter ends up being dull and hard to read. While your level of education is certainly important, being able to capture the attention of the person reviewing your cover letter is even more important. The guidelines for writing any other kind of cover letter are equally true when writing an education cover letter.
It is important to remember that how you word the things in your cover letter are just as important as information it has in it. A rule of thumb is to write like you speak. Read your letter to someone who knows you, and ask them if it sounds like you. You may be the most qualified teacher that has applied for the job, but if no one reads what you’ve written your qualifications won’t do you any good. You have to be able to engage the reader, and make them want to take a closer look.
A word of warning here; don’t just cut-and-paste a free education cover letter sample. While they may have some limited use as reference for structure, there is nothing unique or interesting. Hiring managers see a lot of these types of cover letters, and they will not capture their attention.
You’re a unique individual, and your education cover letter needs to show that. Do not be afraid of letting a little of your emotion and personality shine through. If you love certain parts of your job, say so. If you are passionate about making you area of expertise come alive for your students, say so. Remember, they are hiring someone who can engage and instruct children. They are looking for a real person. If your cover letter is dull and lifeless, what does that say about you?
Make each education cover letter unique to the specific position to which you are applying. “I am applying for a teaching position at your school” is dull and generic. “I am applying for the History Teachers position at Betty Boop Elementary School” is much more specific, and is much more likely to capture the hiring managers attention.
You will need to limit your cover letter to one page, so you will not be able to mention every qualification you have. Focus on a few qualifications and accomplishments that are the most important. Make sure you relate those to the specific position, and how it makes you a better candidate. In business this is referred to as Competitive Advantage. Why should they choose you over the other people that have applied for the same position? This means you have to do more than give a list of skills. Your resume already does that. You have to tell them why you’re the best person for the job.
Do not finish your letter without asking for an interview. Successful sales people will tell you that there is power in asking. It encourages the reader to take action. After you have asked for the interview, give your contact information. Do not make the reader have to track your phone number down in your resume, give it to them. You want to make contacting you as easy as possible. Finish off your cover letter by letting them know when you will be following up. Give a specific date when you will follow up, then remember to call on that date.
Always remember to check your grammar and spelling before you send your cover letter anywhere. With the abilities to check this with most word processing software, there’s really no excuse for letting mistakes slip through, especially for someone trying to get a job in education. Run the checkers, then re-read your cover letter aloud to find any mistakes the software might have missed. If there are any mistakes or areas that are unclear, this is your chance to make corrections.
There is a lot of competition for jobs in education. In order to get one of these jobs, you have to get noticed. Your chance to make a good first impression is your cover letter. If it doesn’t get noticed, neither will you. Show the people doing the hiring that you are a unique person with the skills and abilities to engage and educate children. Show them you’re alive.
By: Mario J. Churchill
