CAMARENA

ELEMENTARY

1650 Exploration Falls

Chula Vista, CA
91915
619.591.5500
daniel.winters@cvesd.org
camarenaelementary.com

November 16, 2015

To Whom it May Concern:
Ms. Joana Ruiz has served Camarena Elementary as a student teacher during the
2014-15 school year (5th grade) and as a long term sub first semester of 2015-16
(1st grade). In both these assignments, Ms. Ruiz has demonstrated an eagerness
and ability to learn from her colleagues, maturing pedagogical techniques, and developed high quality professional relationships with students, staff, and parents.
Ms. Ruiz has been equally adept at connecting with students in grades 1 and 5. She
has soaked up the lessons of her master teacher and through practical experience
learned to manage her classroom with skill and intentionality. Her classroom is
characterized by purposeful work and her students engage in high levels of thinking
and learning because of the thoughtful planning and careful implementation of
lessons. She utilizes technology throughout her lessons to deliver engaging and
high interest content, allow her students to practice the skills and strategies to improve their learning, and for students to demonstrate what they are learning through
writing and multimedia.
Colleagues and parents alike have benefited from Ms. Ruizs genuine concern for
students and quality instruction. She contributes to her grade level team effectively
by participating in collaborative discussions and sharing her ideas to improve units of
study. She is also learning to communicate regularly and proactively with parents to
foster a partnership in the learning experience of every student. The end result is
that her students are thriving academically, socially, and emotionally under her careful guidance and motivation. I confidently give my strongest recommendation to this
outstanding young educator who will positively impact her classroom and school
community.

Sincerely,

Dan Winters
Principal