My Sottheait Pole Hin scoot December 5, 2014, ‘To Whom It May Concern: "had the privilege of working with Kyle Lohman during his eight week student teaching experienc ‘Southeast Polk High Schoo! inthe fal semester of 2014. Kyle's responsibilities were comprised of teaching World Issuos and AP World History. Kye is without question the most advanced and best prepared student-teacher Ihave ever worked with Kyle brings with him a host of postive qualities shat wil allow him to be successful as an educstr. He is a very dependable, creative, positive, and knowledgeable individual. is friendly disposition makes him a ‘tural at building quality relationships with students and colleagues. Through PLCs and ater professional development, Kyle has been more than willing to engage in conversations ad atvities to beter himselFas a teacher and share his ideas with others, He was extremely helpful in developing new ‘social studies curiuTur during his short time spent in our socal studies PLC. His energy and enthusiasm Tor eaching and learning isa tremendous ave tothe school elimste, Kyle has demonstrated a reat amount of content based and pedagogical knowledge inthe classroom. Kyle was willing o uy new teaching suategis, differentiated his instruction, and uilize technology 3 ‘reat deal. He tht units in World Issues over topes on Ebola, nuclear weapons and genocide. In AP ‘World History he taught a chapter over the America’s from 600-1450. What stood out the most ome i that Kyle was ale to doa ofthis with very litle guidance from me. His lesson planning abilities and teaching eons were more veteran than student-teaching ike. Kyle was very adapiable as a student teacher. In spite of schon! cancelation due to thrnts of valence, stent abrontesiam in response tothe ‘threats, increased security neasuresichaes, and me missing a weok of shoo: Kye never missed a beat and showed his ability tobe exible and meet the needs of students regardless of the circumstances. He {id al oF tis while also working nother jb. During the time I worked with Kyle, he always maintained high personal expectations and held students to these same standards. He worked with great devotion tthe students and consistently challenged them ‘o reach their full potential. Kyle has a stong work ethic and remains an example of professionalism through interactions with administrators, colleagues and students Kyle isa very kind, compassionate, respectfl and approachable teacher. | have no doubts that he will ‘contin to grow and develop ino an inspirational and welladjustededcator. lam heppy to recommend him fora teaching position. He will be a strong part of any schoo! that hires him. If you need any ‘rave any questions, please donot hesitate coniact me. Jagon Notting Soual Studies Teacher Head Boys’ Varsity Track & Field Coach Varsity Football Offensive Coordinator 515-967-6631 x 2087 jason.noking@southeastpol.org, Learn. Lend Live. Successfor college creer and ciel Steen A Fett Popa Gon ebsch ant cpl ol Sete, Assan Pinon ten, Aeshtn Peoal-ReOA Main Ace her 7SISME Urea Ave» earn, S027» Phone-51S S67 G5 «ae 159525177 ‘orient