[Insert date and address]

 

Dear [insert name],

 

I am writing to express my strong interest in [insert position] at [insert company or institution]. Although I am a recent graduate with minimal professional experience in instructional design, I am eager to apply my teaching background, technical skills, and passion for engaging learners to contribute to your company/institution’s mission of delivering effective and engaging online learning experiences. 

 

I obtained a Masters of Arts in Educational Technology from Michigan State University national ranked program in August of 2023. Throughout my studies, I developed a solid foundational understanding of instructional design principles, educational technologies and learning theories. In my program, I had opportunities to critique and make a renovation plan for an existing eLearning course and use authoring tools like Vyond to create informative videos. 

 

While my professional background is primarily in the classroom, I am confident that my teaching expertise, combined with my ability to adapt and learn quickly will make me a valuable asset to [insert company or institution]. I am eager to apply transferable skills such as assessment design and project management to contribute to your company/institution’s success. As an educator, I used backward design to develop learning units and assessments. I have also worked as a lead teacher in the implementation of new curriculum, a structured two-year process in which I worked closely with the instructional coach. I possess exceptional communication and collaboration skills that are critical to the success of the team. I believe that collaborative effort of designers, subject matter experts and stakeholders is what produces the best solutions. 

 

As I transition into the field of instructional design, I recognize the importance of aligning instructional material with clear learning objectives and leveraging technologies to create engaging and constructive experiences. I am currently making a rigorous effort to gain proficiency in [insert specific learning management systems, eLearning authoring tools and multimedia production etc] that will give me the practical skill set to design effective instructional courses. 

 

Thank you for your time and consideration. I can be reached at [insert contact info] and I look forward to hearing from you. 

 

Sincerely,

 

Rachel Kim