April,
2014
To
Whom It May Concern,
It
is my pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for Emily Hoag. She successfully taught in a third
grade classroom at C A Frost Environmental Science Academy in the Grand Rapids
Public School District for the 2013-2014 school years.
I
was Emily’s Michigan State University Field Instructor and observed her
teaching. Emily’s successful
performance is a direct result of her organizational skills and diligence. She researched and planned her hands-on
instruction so the students were challenged. I saw an example of this when I observed her kinesthetic science
lesson. Emily had the students
create a variety of ramps to run miniature cars. She was thorough with her instructions, checked for
understanding and patiently answered questions. Emily let them explore, make predictions, and asked
questions to guide their investigation.
All students were eagerly engaged as Emily challenged them to reach
their goals.
Emily’s
manner in the classroom was friendly and caring, but firm and consistent. The strong relationships she built with
her students were important. The
students knew she loved and respected them. She could pick out the positives in each of her students and
encourage them to do their very best.
Emily’s praise was evident in her voice and expression. I observed Emily holding students
accountable in the classroom and hallway.
She gave a warning first, and followed through with appropriate
consequences. This resulted in
high on-task behaviors.
It
is with great enthusiasm and without reservations that I highly recommend Emily
as an addition to your school. Her
genuine concern for her students and their abilities will truly be an
asset. I am honored to be a part
of Emily’s teaching experience. If
you have further questions about Emily, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Field
Instructor
Michigan
State University
(616)
677-1701
(616)
826- 7251
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