Brookside School ‘5504-143 Street, Edmonton, Alberta TSH 4ES. + Telephone (780) 434-0464/434-2811 + Fax (780) 439-6731 e-mail: brookside@epsb.ca A Caring School Creating the Future Letter of Reference for Lindsay Gustafson April 2008 It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of reference for Miss. Lindsay Gustafson. Lindsay has been an exceptional student teacher in my grade two classroom during her Elementary Advanced Professional Term, EDFX 425, during the winter 2008 term. Lindsay displays a wide repertoire of teaching skills. Her exemplary organizational skills allowed her to always be well prepared and planned for her lessons. She understands how to diversify her methods of instruction according to the needs of the students. Lindsay showed outstanding growth in learning how to reflect on her lessons not just at the completion of the lesson but while teaching the lesson. She is enthusiastic about learning, both for the students in her class and as a professional. Lindsay is both efficient and effective in her management of the classroom. Lindsay is well liked and respected by all those she encounters. She is flexible and she embraces the concept of working together in a school as a team. She is open to accepting responsibility in a collaborative leadership model and she is willing to be coached. Assessment and analysis of student work is another of Lindsay’s strengths. During her nine week practicum at Brookside school, she kept extensive, complete, and ongoing records of each student's work so that she was able to continue and modify her lessons to meet the needs of each student. Lindsay is an exemplary teacher whose attitude, skills, and practice make her a perfect fit for teaching elementary children. Her ability her engage with each student allowed her to take a personal interest in and responsibility for each child’s learning. Lindsay is a teacher who models integrity not only through his interactions with students, but also with parents and teaching staff as well. The students’ active participation and enthusiasm are a true reflection of the respect and admiration they had for Lindsay as a classroom teacher. Lindsay is a well-rounded person who would enrich any staffroom and any school. I highly recommend Lindsay Gustafson for employment. Her excellent skills, friendly personality, and outstanding character make her an ideal candidate. Any district and school would be incredibly fortunate to have her on staff. Thank you for your consideration on her behalf. Sincerely, peng Cheryl Pengelly Teacher