Spring 2011 To Whom It May Concem: Itis my pleasure to write a letter of support for Mrs. Tara Michael. I was her student teacher supervisor during her Special Education student teaching assignment in the Emotional Support program at the Orefield, Middle School. Ms, Michael demonstrated the professional and personal characteristics that describe a very effective teacher of students with special learning needs and challenging behaviors. Professional competencies include quality planning and organizational skills. Mrs. Michael’s delivered lessons with enthusiasm and proper sequencing and utilized teaching techniques that promoted student understanding of State Academic Standards. Mrs. Michael demonstrated the ability to enhance and adapt instruction to meet the unique instructional and behavioral needs of the students in her classroom. She demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of the schedules and routines of the Emotional Support program. Mrs, Michael’s personal qualities include dependability, creativity, initiative, a very hard work ethic, a mature classroom presence and an abundance of patience! Mrs. Michael’s possesses all the traits necessary to become a master teacher. She will be an asset to any leaming institution. Iwish Mrs. Michael the very best. 683.4000 / TDD; 610-683-4499 + srw ‘AmeberofPennsyvania Sate An ual opportu