Linda Pinkston, ASD Teacher

from the desk of

Earhart Elementary

Middle School
1000 Scotten Detroit, Michigan 48209
(313) 457-2762 or 849-3945
Linda.pinkston@detroitk12.org

To whom it may Concern;

It is with extreme confidence that I offer my professional support and
recommendation for Ms. Jenna Stoutenburg. Ms. Stoutenburg successfully
completed an internship in a third grade class at Earhart Elementary/Middle School
with Detroit Public Schools. She skillfully interacted with a population of challenging
students with language barriers as well as academic reversals. These ELL (English
Language Learners) students related to her exuberance and multiple methods of
instruction with little to no resistance. Ms. Stoutenburg showed a consistent
command of subject material as she moved seamlessly from one subject to the
next. Her comfort level in front of the class, while relaxed at the onset, grew
expediently as she took on increasingly more teaching responsibility.
Ms. Stoutenburgs ability to connect with the students was apparent at the onset;
students greeted her with eagerness each morning. She took great strides to
respect her role as a leader in the classroom. She was open and engaging, invested
in students lives and experiences while carefully navigating the line of
professionalism. She was inquisitive about many aspects of the classroom, open to
ideas. Ms. Stoutenburg was creative in her teaching style so as to address a diverse
population. Her use of strong positive reinforcements motivated students. She
showed a talent for teaching simple concepts as well as more advanced ones. She
had excellent written and verbal communication skills; was well versed in the use of
technology and incorporated those skills effectively in her instruction.
Ms. Stoutenburg exhibited a calm and dedicated approach to her duties; she was
particularly reliable. She mediated problems with fairness and had excellent
classroom management skills.
Overall my experience with Ms. Stoutenburg would indicate that she is well qualified
for any teaching position. I give her my sincere and highest recommendation.

Sincerely,

Linda Pinkston, M.Ed

Special Education Teacher, Detroit Public Schools