ol UNIVERSITY see ee naa ‘Urban Institute for Teacher Education February 26,2015 1705 campus eter rive, oom 14 Sak iy sh e486 0158 7s Frat SB 609 To Whom It May Concern, Itis a sincere pleasure to be able to recommend Jacqueline Wedick for a teaching position, Over the past year, as her university supervisor during field practicum and full- time student teaching, Ihave had numerous opportunities to observe her in the classroom. Jackie exhibits the highest level of professionalism and teaching skill and 1 feel confident that she will be a stellar addition to any classroom. From the very beginning, Jackie showed incredible diligence in finding ways to gain and maintain student attention using her energy, expression, and enthusiasm, and she displayed sincere care for students in her efforts to effectively find ways to deal with individual issues. She quickly recognized the importance of establishing a relationship with students in order to identify individual needs and to create a learning atmosphere that is, positive and respectful. Jackie has also shown that she is a problem solver. In reflecting on lesson effectiveness, she is consistently willing and able to identify strategies that are effective and to try new things to increase the quality of instruction. Jackie has an admirable work ethic and her lively, pleasant personality makes her the perfect team member for any school. One of Jackie’s greatest strengths is her willingness to value the thoughts and feelings of her students. In her reflections, Jackie continually refers to what she has learned by considering lessons, activities, testing, etc, through the perspective of her students. This shows a dedication to the profession that is heartfelt and deeply rooted in the values of care and concern for the welfare of others. For these reasons, | feel that Jackie will make a superior educator. Any school that is fortunate enough to have her as part of their faculty will benefit highly from her creativity, her can-do attitude, and her undeniable passion for teaching. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me at 308-991-0922 or lisashearer@utah.edu . Sincerely, dee 4f dh wor»? isa - Shearer University Supervisor