Letter of Recommendation for Pascale Thomas — High School Counselor. December 19, 2011 1am very pleased to have this opportunity to provide a reference for Pascale Thomas. I have known Pascale both professionally and personally for the past 6 years since she and her husband first came to Ruamrudee International School. As a school psychologist with particular responsibility for the Elementary ‘School I was fortunate to work closely with Pascale when she took up the position as Elementary School Counselor. Pascale is a very dedicated professional with a complete commitment to her role in the school. She relates very well to young students and took an active role not just in working with the students referred to her individually but also in building therapeutic relationships with the whole Elementary school. She had a strong commitment to presenting whole class lessons designed to build positive relationships and develop friendship skills. Pascale was also involved in working with students in Middle School when it was felt that a woman was the more appropriate choice. As always, she demonstrated a sensitive, caring approach to students who were troubled and set out to understand thelr difficulty and find ways to support them in thelr individual circumstances. She relates well to other professionals and demonstrates a strong ability to work co-operatively. Pascale is an excellent communicator. She listens well to the perspective presented by others and Is able to make a valuable contribution to decisions about students. Getting the best outcome for students Is always a priority for Pascale and she will work with great dedication to ensure any student is cared for in the most appropriate way. When moving to High School Pascale demonstrated that she Is very capable also, when working with older students. She displayed great enthusiasm and immediately began to work to strengthen her skills and knowledge base for College counselling. Pascale Is very proactive in finding opportunities to extend her knowledge of the options that she feels may suit students. She considers each student wholistically as an individual and takes into account the complete person. Pascale is very ready and skilled to provide students with individual counselling to support them to deal with personal and family issues. She thinks carefully about the presenting issues and gives her best counsel to find solutions. When I left Ruamrudee I was very reassured to know that Pascale would be “looking out for” students that I had previously known. I knew that they would be in very safe hands and would be well supported by Pascale. Her bright friendly personality is greatly appreciated by the students she sees and many actively seek her out to spend time talking about their concerns but also just to spend time in her friendly, caringcompany. She provides a safe environment for all ~ not just students but also for teachers who need someone to give support and to iisten. Professional Development is very Important for Pascale, She seeks out opportunities to extend her skills and gain new approaches to her work. Attending training to learn new approaches and programmes to eliminate bullying is very important to Pascale and she has invested significant time in learning and implementing new approaches. On a personal level, Pascale is deeply committed to her husband and family. She is a true partner both emotionally and professionally to her husband — Kevin - and is a very committed responsible mother who will do everything she can to give her children the best of family life. As a well rounded personality she has a number of outside interests in sporting and other lelsure areas and is able to discuss a wide range of topics and interests. Pascale actively maintains a wide circle of friends and extended family. She has a great sense of humour and because of her good personal adjustment is able to offer support in many ways through the school community. Lam very happy to have this opportunity to share some of Pascale’s attributes and would highly recommend her to any school. I know that she Is very well equipped to work at any level of International school life and wish her the very best wherever her travels may take her to next. Any school will benefit greatly from her participation in the faculty and school life. PCL nah. MP. (Tricia) Lambert Registered Psychologist Special Education Ministry of Education 1 Elizabeth Street Tauranga 3110 New Zealand