Dr. Sandra KimPrincipalLakeview Preparatory Academy4500 Lakeview DriveAustin, TX 78731
Application for High School Math Teacher
Dear Dr. Kim,
I would like to apply for the High School Math Teacher position at Lakeview Preparatory Academy. I have taught math to students in grades 7 to 12 for seven years and hold an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction.
Lakeview’s focus on project-based learning and STEM clubs matches how I teach. I want students to see math as something they use, not only something they are tested on.
At Riverside High School I:
raised my classes’ average standardized test scores by 15%
introduced project-based units that increased participation and homework completion by 25%
coached the robotics team to a regional championship two years in a row
I also enjoy working with colleagues and families: I have mentored three student teachers and kept attendance at parent conferences at 95% through regular updates.
Thank you for considering my application. I would be glad to teach a demonstration lesson if that would help.
A cover letter for a math teacher applying to a school known for project-based learning. It puts student outcomes first and offers a demonstration lesson.
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Why this letter works
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Student outcomes first
Higher test scores and homework completion show what his teaching achieves.
02
Fits the school’s approach
He ties his project-based units and robotics coaching to the school’s focus.
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A practical closing
Offering a demonstration lesson is a confident, useful next step for a principal.
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Opening
I would like to apply for the High School Math Teacher position at Lakeview Preparatory Academy. I have taught math to students in grades 7 to 12 for seven years and hold an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction.
Name the role and say in one or two sentences why you are a strong match. Skip "I am writing to apply for…": the reader already knows.
Why this company
Lakeview’s focus on project-based learning and STEM clubs matches how I teach. I want students to see math as something they use, not only something they are tested on.
Show you know who you are writing to: a product, a project, a value or a recent step of theirs, and why it matters to you. One specific detail beats three general compliments.
Evidence
At Riverside High School I:
raised my classes’ average standardized test scores by 15%
introduced project-based units that increased participation and homework completion by 25%
coached the robotics team to a regional championship two years in a row
Pick one or two achievements that match the ad and tell them briefly: the situation, what you did and the result. Do not repeat your whole resume.
Evidence
I also enjoy working with colleagues and families: I have mentored three student teachers and kept attendance at parent conferences at 95% through regular updates.
Closing
Thank you for considering my application. I would be glad to teach a demonstration lesson if that would help.
Thank the reader, say you would welcome an interview and mention when you are available. Keep it short and confident; no need to apologise or beg.
Tips for math teacher cover letters
Address the principal by name and title; school letters are read by a small hiring team.
Mention your contribution outside the classroom (clubs, mentoring, families); schools hire colleagues, not only teachers.