January 30, 2014 To Whom It May Concern: I have had the pleasure of having Matt Manuel volunteer in my Transitional

Kindergarten class at Shoal Creek Elementary School in the Poway Unified School District for the past month. Matt worked with students one-on-one and in small groups on letter recognition and sounds, handwriting, and math skills. Matt is a creative teacher, always looking for ways to engage the students in learning. His positive, upbeat style creates a motivating atmosphere where children feel safe to take risks. Matt demonstrates a natural ability to identify the students needs, reinforcing their strengths while pinpointing their next steps for learning. His ability to encourage the class to do their best work while having fun in the process is extremely impressive. Matt utilizes a proactive approach to teaching and interacting with students. He identifies potential hurdles in academic performance and social interaction and offers support to ensure student success. Matt Manuel exhibits a high level of competence when working with children in a classroom setting. He would be an asset to any school or education program and is worthy of your highest consideration. Sincerely, Nancy Burton Transitional Kindergarten Teacher Shoal Creek Elementary School