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 \begin{document}
 %-----       letter       ------------------------------------------------
 % recipient data
-\recipient{Hiring Manager}{alpha public schools \\ San Jose}
+\recipient{Hiring Manager}{Sunnyvale \\ School District}
 \date{\today}
 \opening{Dear Sir or Madam,}
 \closing{Sincerely,}
@@ -61,22 +61,25 @@
 % "Enclosure", or redefine \enclname
 \makelettertitle
 
-I am inquiring about employment for the 5th - 8th Grade
-STEM Teacher position.
+I am inquiring about employment for the Computer Specialist
+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.
+I believe I will be able to maintain a computer laboratory since I
+have previously maintained the makerspace at Gideon Hausner.  In
+addition, I have taught students and teachers how to use the
+technology within the makerspace.
+
+Creating lesson plans that cater to specific students has been crucial
+to my teaching career.  As a teacher at Hausner, I helped students with
+their science fair projects.  This involved assessing what each
+student is capable of and finding what motivates them.  In the letters
+of recommendation from students, you will see reflections from the
+students on my ability to identify these things and create
+learning experiences that they have taken with them.
 
 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
+I am currently finding my way 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.