[jasonbvr]

Your resume and cover letter are going to be on separate pages with your contact information as the header. On the cover letter, include the address of the person you are sending it to even if like me you emailed all the potential employers. That reminds me that along with these, you are going to write an email that will be along the same lines as the cover letter only more brief and bare of specifics about education and what not. Some employers ask for an essay describing why you want to work in Japan, you're on your own on that one.

Education

2001-2005 University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Bachelors of Arts in International Studies-East Asia, Minor in Japanese

Fall 2004 University of Language and Culture, Beijing, China, Level 1 Chinese

1996-2000 West Rowan High School, Mount Ulla, North Carolina

Academic Awards- College credit earned in high school through Advanced Placement Exam in English Composition

Work Experience

1998-2006 Lake Norman Seafood, Assistant Kitchen Manager

Now the cover letter:

Dear Daredemo,

I am a recent graduate of University of North Carolina at Charlotte. As a student in the International Studies program there I have always sought to broaden myself through experiencing and learning of foreign cultures. I chose to concentrate on East Asia out of curiousity at first but have quickly come to love and respect the culture and languages.

I am writing to you in response to your opening for English teachers and believe that my experiences and background would make me an excellent candidate for the position. Studying both Japanese and Chinese in school, I believe that I have a first hand understanding of how languages are acquired and the teaching methods involved. I am looking to continue learning as I am currently enrolled in one of the online certification programs for Teaching English as a Second Language.

My exposure through friends, studying abroad and university courses to foreign languages and cultures has given me insight into how difficult yet crucial English education is. I know the challenges facing your students and look forward to helping them try to overcome the obstacles facing them.

Thank you for your time and I look forward hearing from you soon.

Sincerely, Jason