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\documentclass[11pt,letterpaper,sans]{moderncv}        % possible options include font size ('10pt', '11pt' and '12pt'), paper size ('a4paper', 'letterpaper', 'a5paper', 'legalpaper', 'executivepaper' and 'landscape') and font family ('sans' and 'roman')

% moderncv themes
% style options are 'casual' (default), 'classic', 'oldstyle' and 'banking'
\moderncvstyle{casual}
\moderncvcolor{blue}
% color options 'blue' (default), 'orange', 'green',
% 'red', 'purple', 'grey' and 'black'
%\renewcommand{\familydefault}{\sfdefault}
% to set the default font; use '\sfdefault' for the default
%  sans serif font, '\rmdefault' for the default roman one, or any tex font name
%\nopagenumbers{}
% uncomment to suppress automatic page numbering for CVs longer than one page

% character encoding
%\usepackage[utf8]{inputenc}
% if you are not using xelatex ou lualatex,
% replace by the encoding you are using

\newcommand\cpp{C\raisebox{0.5ex}{\tiny\textbf{++}}}

\renewcommand*{\labelitemi}{\strut\textcolor{color1}{\large\rmfamily\textbullet}}
% adjust the page margins
\usepackage[top=.1in, bottom=.1in, left=.6in, right=.6in]{geometry}
\usepackage{graphicx}

\nopagenumbers{}
%\setlength{\hintscolumnwidth}{3cm}
% if you want to change the width of the column with the dates
%\setlength{\makecvtitlenamewidth}{10cm}
% for the 'classic' style, if you want to force the width allocated
% to your name and avoid line breaks. be careful though, the length
% is normally calculated to avoid any overlap with your personal
% info; use this at your own typographical risks...

% personal data
\name{Daniel}{Watson}
%\address{726 De La Vina}{Santa Barbara Ca 93101}{}
% optional, remove / comment the line if not wanted; the
% "postcode city" and "country" arguments can be omitted or provided empty
\phone[fixed]{(805) 699-5690}
\email{ozzloy@gmail.com}
% optional, remove / comment the line if not wanted
\homepage{www.challenge-bot.org}
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\social[code]{http://challenge-bot.com:8080/admin/repos}
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%-------------------------------------------------------------------------
%            content
%-------------------------------------------------------------------------
\begin{document}
%-----       letter       ------------------------------------------------
% recipient data
\recipient{Hiring Manager}{Millbrae \\ School District}
\date{\today}
\opening{Dear Sir or Madam,}
\closing{Sincerely,}
\enclosure[Attached]{curriculum vit\ae{}}
% use an optional argument to use a string other than
% "Enclosure", or redefine \enclname
\makelettertitle

I am inquiring about employment for the 5th - 8th Grade
STEM Teacher position.

During the this 2019-2020 school year, I helped a student create
a bike helmet notifier.  The bike now beeps and flashes a light
if the rider is not wearing the matching helmet.  To accomplish
this, we used an arduino on the bike and another on the helmet.
They communicated via bluetooth.  Under the seat, we added
load cells to detect the presence of a person sitting.  Inside
the helmet, we used bend sensors to detect whether the helmet
was on.  I believe this demonstrates strong subject matter
expertise and makes me a strong candidate for the position.

Since I am coming to professional education through
a non-traditional route, I am not currently certificated.  However,
I would certainly go through the process.  For the
past 3.5 years, Gideon Hausner, a jewish day school for K-8 students
has employed me.  During that time, I have built relationships with
students, parents, teachers and faculty.

As a result, I have received many recommendation letters.  Hopefully
these letters can get me into a teaching position that supports me
while I pursue more traditional certification.

\begin{itemize}
  \item \textbf{
    \textcolor{color2}{
      \httplink[Recommendation Letters on Google Drive]
               {drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nAeLSjj6ZsE24migsOrlJwSLihsAPkxu?usp=sharing}}}
\end{itemize}

I look forward to discussing my qualifications further and can
be reached by email at
\href{ozzloy@gmail.com}{\textcolor{color2}{ozzloy@gmail.com}}.

\makeletterclosing
\end{document}