May 4, 2016

Recommendation: Faith Robin Buchin

To Whom It May Concern:
This is my sixth year teaching and my second year at Cholla High
Magnet School. Prior to this I worked outside of the teaching
profession as a business executive. I have been a colleague of Ms.
Buchin for the 2015-2016 school year and have had the opportunity to
work directly with her during Professional Learning Community (PLC)
meeting during this time. PLC meeting run 50 minutes, three times per
week.
Ms. Buchin has been directly involved in our PLC meetings this term.
The purpose of the PLC meetings is to create cohesion in the teaching
and teaching strategies within the science department. Her role during
these meetings includes monitoring what the other three members of
the PLC group are discussing as well as providing input on her progress
and teaching experiences. Ms. Buchin listens well, takes notes,
considers what is being said, asks relevant questions and provides
useful input.
Outside of the PLC meeting we have had occasion to converse about
teaching theories, strategies, and teaching in general. I have not had
the opportunity to observe Ms. Buchin teach, however I do have
occasion to pass the classroom in which she is teaching.
The experiences I have had with Ms. Buchin allows me to recommend
her as a teacher. She is dedicated to teaching and has the tools
necessary to be a successful classroom teacher. She has
demonstrated an understanding of teaching theories and is able to
discuss teaching strategies with an open mind. I find her inquisitive
and eager to be part of the teaching community.
Please feel free to contact me regarding this recommendation.

Jonathan Babb
IB Prep Biology Teacher
Cholla High Magnet School
520-404-1274
jonathan.babb@tusd1.org