NORTH PARK COLLEGIATE-VOCATIONAL SCHOOL 280 North Park Street, Brantford, Ontario N3R 4L1 Telephone: (519) 759-2560 Fax: (519) 756-8930 March 22, 2013 Tam pleased to provide Jordan Tamblyn with a letter of reference. [have had the pleasure of being Jordan's Associate Teacher at North park Collegiate & Vocational School in Brantford, Ontario this semester. Jordan's time spent with me as a teacher candidate was phenomenal. She took the responsibility and instruction of classes with ease and a strong sense of curricular expectations. She was always prepared for class, always willing to help students and with aplomb and a keen sense of fairness. Two of the classes Jordan was responsible for were two senior Drama classes (ADA3M and ADA4) which can present a myriad of obstacles given the innumerable academic needs of the students as they prepare for post-secondary education, Jordan met the individual needs of each student by familiarizing herself with IEPs and consulting with me on a number of occasions about the “best fit” for each student. She gained the trust and admiration of the students in the classes she taught, she was able to laugh with them and promoted a relaxed and inviting atmosphere, which are attributes that are the backbone of an exceptional teacher. Jordan's diligence and desire to help students are two of her best traits. She offers constructive and positive suggestions for improvement all the while reinforcing and supporting students’ creativity. Jordan's happy-go-lucky personality lends itself professionally, co- ‘operatively and emotionally to both the students who attend the classes she is involved with and. the staff of North Park Collegiate & Vocational School. Jordan engages with students and has the innate ability to inspire trust, mostly due to her compassionate and caring demeanor but also because of her wisdom and knowledge of curriculum and assessment strategies. Jordan is creative, clever and wise-beyond-her-years, She is able to tease out meaning in ‘everything she does because she possesses maturity and foresight. I believe in my heart of hearts that Jordan Tamblyn will be a valuable asset to any school environment. Thave the utmost belief that as Jordan enters the teaching community she will prove to be a bright light in every child’s learning. If I were ever in the position to hire a teacher, Jordan would be the first candidate I would consider. I highly recommend her for any teaching position she may apply for. Please feel free to contact me in the event you require Further information regarding this remarkable young woman. Sincerely, U We Sana Wendy Melsafc, B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed. wendy.mcisaac@ granderie.com GRAND ERIE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD. eS 349 Erie Avenue, Brantford, Ontario N3T 5V3 Telephone: (519) 756-6301