Student Portfolio Documents
Requirements for Student Portfolio
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
3) About Me Project/Presentation
4) What I Learned at Valley Statement
5) Letters of Recommendation
6) Panel Presentation
1) Resume/CV
A resume is a brief description about a person's education, qualifications and previous work experiences typically sent in with a job application
To start your resume, open up Microsoft Word in Office 365 and select more templates. Find a resume/CV template you like, open it up, and start changing the text to your personal information.
Resume/CV Sample
![Sample Resume](https://3.files.edl.io/89a6/22/01/28/165224-6b83226b-41ce-4063-a3a8-421eb6788ad3.png)
2) Cover Letter
A cover letter is a written document submitted with a job application outlining a person's credentials and interest in the open position
To start your cover letter, open up Microsoft Word in Office 365 and select more templates. Find a cover letter template you like, open it up, and start changing the text to your personal information.
Cover Letter Sample
![Sample Cover Letter](https://3.files.edl.io/3e20/22/01/28/165757-50c35bfd-8e94-45f1-8bb7-1f5dcdd92bdd.png)
3) About Me Project/Presentation
The About Me Project/Presentation is a piece of work which shares a part of your life with others. It is typically in the form of a powerpoint/presentation, but can be anything you like. Some examples are a video, a book of artwork, a written statement, a performance, a rap, a poster, playing an instrument, or singing a song. Please consult with your Connections teacher on what your About me Project can be.
If you plan on making a Powerpoint/presentation, here is a guide on what information to include.
![About Me Powerpoint Guidelines](https://3.files.edl.io/dde4/22/01/28/171227-8d9ab040-2cdf-4285-94ed-f6c6f5ff7a20.png)
4) What I Learned at Valley Statement
The What I Learned at Valley Statement is a 1 page document encapsulating the knowledge and life lessons learned while attending VHS.
You can begin this piece on Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or old fashioned pencil/pen and paper. If you are having difficulty figuring out how to start, you can use this graphic organizer to help clarify your thoughts.
![What I Learned at VHS Graphic Organizer](https://3.files.edl.io/dc7b/22/01/28/171026-8ecc2056-ebff-4f16-9348-feaadcd91a43.png)
5) Letters of Recommendation
The Letters of Recommendation are letters written from your teachers and staff about your qualities and abilities, typically sent with a job application.
Please request letters of recommendation from your teachers and staff and keep them for future uses of applying to jobs.
Sample (Teachers/Staff Members create this document for you)
![Sample Letter of Recommendation](https://3.files.edl.io/742f/22/01/28/172611-839f8efe-f512-4186-baf5-546b882e3b9c.png)