Capistrano Unified School District Excellence in Education Arroyo Vista School 23371 Araya Vata Rancho Sana Marga Clforia $2688 (oss) 234-5051 = FAX (Oa 5.6004 June 8, 2016 ‘To Whom It May Concern 1 am pleased to have this opportunity to recommend Mechacla Vardoulakis for an elementary teaching position. Over the last six months Mechaela has distinguished herself as an outstanding teacher. She as hired to a temporary contract to acta the teacher for a fist grade class here at Aroyo Vista and transformed the classroom into a model instructional envionment. Mechaela his gained the respect of students, staff and parents, and has distinguished herself as an oustanding teacher. During her assignment at Arroyo Vista, Mechaela has not only been a dedicated. hard-working teacher, she has also worked closely with staf and administrator to prepare systematic intervention strategies to help below grade level lamers increase ther skills. She has collaborated closely with er first grade team to help ensure her students sucseed. Mechaela continues to conduct assesments and adjuster teaching based on the results. Ifyou seek a highly capable and motivated individual who has the ability and desire to make a eal Aitorence in your school distri, | encourage you to give Mechaela Vardoulakis serious consideration. ‘She is truly passionate about the education of children and willbe a tremendous teacher for years 0 yn Sincerely, Joe McGann Principal, Armoyo Vista K-8