mM MIAMI UNIVERSITY SCHOOLOF EDUCATION, HEALTH SOCIETY Offee of Student Teaching and Field Experionces OXFORD, OH + EST. 1809 202 MoGUFFEY HALL 210 E Spring Sect (OXFORD, OF a056:5405, (sis) 529.7245 (613) 520.1763 tox MemOH eas December 18, 2015 ‘To Whom It May Concern: Itis with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Katlyn Bare, a Miami University student teacher under my supervision for the 2015 fall semester. Ms. Bare is one of the best pre-service teachers I have ever mentored, Katlyn interned for 16 weeks at Loveland Middle School in Loveland, Ohio with Lauren Cripe, teaching seventh grade language arts. I knew from my initial observation that Ms. Bare possessed an intrinsic ability to relate to young people. She quickly established a close rapport with her students due to her genuine interest in their lives inside and outside of the classroom. Katlyn possesses a passion for learning that she easily transfers to her students. She also has a pleasant personality and healthy sense of humor, which I believe are vital assets in this profession. Ms. Bare is a natural in the classroom. She prepared detailed lesson plans well in advance of their presentation. Her activity-packed lessons proved she used the educational knowledge gained from her methods classes at Miami in aligning appropriate content standards with carefully chosen, engaging activities. Katlyn created learning situations in which students worked independently, collaboratively, and as a whole class. Ms. Bare ‘communicated clearly and effectively. Each day she wrote the class goals and agenda on the board for all to see, and discussed the goals and agenda with the students when class began. Katlyn also excelled in using technology to create high-interest, innovative activities for her students. Her classroom management skills could be characterized as those of a seasoned teacher. Although her demeanor was easy-going, Katlyn demanded respect for authority and disciplined her students with a gentle, but firm hand. Professionally, Katlyn took her job as student teacher very seriously. She arrived early and stayed late if needed. Katlyn consistently treated all her students fairly and established a classroom environment that was respectful, supportive, and caring. She collaborated with the faculty, which earned her high praise from her colleagues and the administration. As a capstone of her experience, Katlyn helped write a grant for stand-up desks for the school Our young people need committed, enthusiastic, and dedicated teachers. Katlyn Bare will be an outstanding addition to your school’s faculty. Therefore, | highly recommend Ms. Katlyn Bare for a secondary English/Language Arts teaching position. Sincerely, Nancy L. Jhékson Prokeon— Miami University Student Teacher Supervisor