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January 15, 2016
English 301 99C
Department of English
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
Dear English 301 Classmates,
I am a fourth year computer science student interested in app development and human-computer interactions. A big fan of collaboration, I look forward to learning from your perspectives and I feel my dependability, skills, and perspectives would be a boon to your team.
Teamwork and collaborative learning underscore my professional and academic experiences. Most recently, I worked in education software, where my team developed automated tests and frameworks for screening product releases, while adeptly communicating internally and with related teams. Similarly, my academic career is filled with team writing initiatives, from cognitive systems designs and reports to app documentations.
As a teammate, I am a dependable, hard worker who works efficiently and accurately. I am proficient in structuring written communication and technically sound with spelling and grammar. Moreover, my past experiences in group settings highlight an importance on team communication and I am quick both to reach out and respond. Likewise, I aim to be approachable and open-minded with a focus on active listening.
While I am a big picture-focused learner, I sometimes get too caught up in the process and details of writing, stalling on the most ideal word choice or searching compulsively for a perfect quote. In times like these, I try to move forward and come back later, trusting my future self to either craft the right diction or decide it is not important.
As a learner, I believe independent and collaborative learning systems work together harmoniously and beneficially. It is great to buckle down and focus as an individual, especially when you’re in a writing zone and words fly onto the page. Other times, it is beneficial to bounce ideas off others, allowing external thoughts and perspectives to supplement and inspire your own.
Ultimately, I believe we all bring unique abilities and perspectives to the table and I look forward to sharing ideas and learning collaboratively. You can email me at wes.berry1@gmail.com and best of luck to all in the team-building process!
Sincerely,
Wes Berry
Word Document Version: 301 Wes Berry Application Letter