4 April 2013 Reference: Rita Fattorusso I have worked as an Educational consultant/coach in the American Sign Language School (M347)

for the past year. I am in Ritas classroom on a regular basis, observing her teaching, reviewing her planning and assessment and observing her in professional development workshops. Rita is a passionate teacher, has sound pedagogy and constantly wants to keep current of new educational trends. She has a natural warmth and empathy with her Pre K students of 4/5 year olds. Rita is an excellent communicator; she follows the lead of her students to build on their strengths and gives them the confidence to try new things. She is fun and her enthusiasm for learning and teaching is infectious. I have observed amazing science experiments, exciting art projects, math, taught in a real way with tape measures and rulers and a rich literacy program with her signing the story and all children enjoying the experience. Rita is very organized with her planning and assessment. She uses the childrens learning stories and interests to drive the curriculum. She is a great advocate for children, encouraging them to meet their potential. Ritas sincerity, warmth and curiosity make her a respected member of the wider school community. She speaks out in meetings, voicing her opinions and ideas, and she supports other teachers with ideas and strategies. The parents respect Rita and she uses every opportunity to include them in the program. Her sincerity and warmth means she gets the best out of

children and teachers. The children in her class are becoming confident, competent learners. I strongly recommend her for tenure. Please contact me if you would like any further information.

(Mrs) Judith Soper Educational Consultant AUSSIE PD New York Cell: +13477515557 Email: judenadathol@gmail.com