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February 2012
Re: Letter of Recommendation for Lisa Myers
To whom it may concern:
It is my pleasure to write this letter for Lisa Myers, who was
an undergraduate student in two of
my classes at Drake University Curriculum & Pedagogy and
Elementary Social Studies Methods.
Therefore, I have had many opportunities to speak with her about
her educational experiences, her career
goals as a teacher, and her thirst for knowledge. She will be a
wonderful, successful teacher! As her
advisor, professor and mentor, I have clearly recognized her
skills and attributes. They include:
Personal attributes:Lisa is a dependable, trustworthy, and
motivating. She sees the bright side of a situation and
remains positive in her interactions with her peers, teachers,
kids, and parents. She is a patient and
caring teacher. She is careful to see the needs and issues of
others, but makes up her own mind
through thoughtful reflection. She displays confidence in her
academic and professional
responsibilities. Lisa is trustworthy, dependable, enthusiastic,
and professional in her interactions.
She was an absolute JOY to have in class. Her ability to make
connections and to reflect on past
experiences is phenomenal. She has a global citizenship focus as
a learner and is highly capable of
helping children become participatory citizens as well.
Professional attributes:
It goes without saying, she can prepare interesting, engaging
lessons for students-week after week
over time. She is an organized, creative person as evidenced
through her Junior Achievement
lessons, weekly plans, projects, and units in Pedagogy and
Social Studies Methods. She
demonstrated expertise in childrens literature and in
development of interdisciplinary units of
study. For example, her project on teaching US states was very
creative. Importantly, she has a
well-developed classroom management plan with routines and
procedures to keep kids focused in
a successful learning environment. Her previous teaching
experiences have prepared her for future
teaching endeavors. Feedback from her practicum teachers is
excellent!
I highly recommend Lisa for any elementary teaching position,
especially where she can use her
reading endorsement and Spanish concentration. While she has had
both urban and suburban teaching
experiences, she will be a success anywhere. She will be not
only a fabulous, caring teacher but she will be a
thoughtful and collaborative faculty member. Contact me if you
need further information on this worthy
candidate.
Sincerely,
