Instructional Coach Application Essay

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I am writing to express my interest in the Instructional Coach position posted by the Staff Development Department of GCPS. I have forwarded my resume for your consideration. An experienced teacher and teacher-leader, I have always had a keen interest in improving teaching and learning and pursued the same wherever I worked. I recognize that when schools invest in their teachers by giving them the tools for delivering and monitoring teaching and learning, they increase the capacity of teachers (and students). While some are born with a special gift for teaching, most teaching gifts must be cultivated and nurtured which is why the role of the instructional coach is so vital. I appreciate the importance of selecting professional learning opportunities