Professional Preparation and Reflection Case

Assignment Overview

There are 3 goals of the Case Assignments, 1) develop a portfolio of documents relevant to your professional development as an educator or educational leader, 2) provide an opportunity to reflect on the work you have completed within your concentration of study in the Masters in Education program, and 3) provide an opportunity for self-assessment based on the skills necessary to be successful within your field of study.

Case Assignment

Cover Letter, Resume, and Reflection

Using the resources provided in the background readings, develop a cover letter and resume for a new job or job promotion in the field of education. Use the bolded text below as headings within your paper.

1. Introduction (1 – 2 pages)
   1. Locate a position description (in the field of education) and summarize the required skills, qualifications, and educational setting of the position.
   2. Locate a position description (the position should be in the field of education) and summarize the required skills, qualifications, and educational setting.
   3. Explain why you are interested in this position.
   4. Describe how you meet the qualifications (refer to your educational background, experience, and skills).
   5. If you do not meet all the qualifications, discuss how you would respond to the potential employer’s questions about any skills or qualifications you do not currently hold.
2. Resume (1 page)
   1. Using the resources provided in the module readings, develop a resume for the position.
3. Resume Reflection (1 page)
   1. How did the module resources influence the development of your resume?
   2. What new information did you learn about writing a resume?
4. Cover Letter (1 page)
   1. Using the resources provided in the module readings, develop a cover letter for the position.
5. Reflection (1- 2 pages)
   1. Discuss how you were able to successfully reach this Capstone course in the Masters of Education Program.
   2. Describe the qualities you possess that will help you succeed in the field of education.
   3. Discuss how you will continue to incorporate lifelong learning throughout your professional development and career.
   4. Finally, based on what you have learned in this program, describe your teaching, leadership, or professional philosophy.
6. Reference List
   1. Include an APA-formatted reference list

Required Reading

Bennett, S. (2014). The Elements of Résumé Style: Essential Rules for Writing Résumés and Cover Letters That Work. New York: AMACOM.

Chapter 1: The Nature and Purpose of a Literature Review

Chapter 3: Doing a Literature Review

Oliver, P. (2012). Succeeding with Your Literature Review: A Handbook for Students. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Education

Chapter 1: Teachers Self-Assessment of Reflection Skills as an Outcome of E-Folios

Milman, N. B., & Adamy, P. (2009). Evaluating Electronic Portfolios in Teacher Education. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.

Journal Article

Roberts, C. (2008). Developing future leaders: The role of reflection in the classroom. Journal of Leadership Education, 7(1), 116 – 130.

Websites

Job Search Advice: Cover Letter Tips (2016). Retrieved from https://www.higheredjobs.com/career/resumes.cfm

Herman, L. (2016). 8 Resources to Help you Nail your Next Cover Letter. Retrieved from https://www.themuse.com/advice/8-resources-to-help….

Monster Worldwide (2016). Cover Letter Examples and Resume Samples and Resources. Retrieved from http://www.monster.ca/career-advice/cover-letter-r….

OWL Purdue Online Writing Lab (2016). Resume Workshop. Retrieved from https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/719/1/

OWL Purdue Online Writing Lab (2016). Introduction to and Expectations for Resumes. Retrieved from https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/564/01…

Resume Resource. Retrieved from http://www.resume-resource.com/