a. Department of Special Education 250 Second Strect, Lapeer, VIL 48446 (G10) 667-2401 Fax (B10) 529-1654 ‘ww laoeerscheals.ora Ttageer Cofnmunkiy Schuoks May 30, 2012 To whom it may concem: | would fike to take this opportunity to recommend Chaz Motter for a position with your schoo! district. Chaz has worked as a District Paraprofessional this school year directly reporting to me. inthis position, he essentially works with students whose primary need is that of immediate behavior support. Chaz has worked exceptionally well with several of our adolescent males as ‘well as early elementary-age students. The students with whom he has worked most successfully have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and/or emotional impairments. Chaz is excellent in following established behavior plans, and he has been instrumental in helping to develop workable behavior plans by understanding the role of A-B-C charting of behavior. He is skilled at using an iPad to track behaviors, moods, and finding specific apps to support his work with students. He needs minimal supervision and I trust him to make good decisions and judgments with regard to student welfare and school equipment. Everything he does for and with students is always centered on the safety of students and staff. Chaz demonstrates a tremendous amount of initiative and creativity. My favorite part of meetings that are centered on problem-solving for students is when he begins a sentence with, “What if we...” He works well with parents, staff, and other administrators—the students enjoy his help in the tutoring fab that was set up at one of our middle schools. In fact, he is responsible for spreading the use of Khan Academy throughout our district and in all of our fearing centers. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 810-538-1630 if you need further information or have any additional questions. Lapeer Community Schools is a dynamic community organization embracing our students with a quality learning environment, developing independent and confident learners for the future,August 3, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: in for Chaz Motter. am writing this asa letter of recommend: I met Chaz when he was working at Staples and repaired my computer. | was extremely Impressed with his professionalism. After taking his real estate exam, Chaz contacted me and | made sure he was given 2 position with my company, Changingstreets.com, where | worked as an associate broker. During the time with Changingstreets.com Chaz went above and beyond his normal duties in arder to lear all aspects of the real estate business. He is a hard working, energetic person with a desire to do the best job possible no matter the position he holds. Chaz was an excellent team player, reaching out to anyone in the office who was in need of assistance. have stayed in constant contact with Chaz even after both of us left Changingstreets.com, He has done ‘computer repairs on my personal computer. Whenever | have a technology question, | can call Chaz because of his great ability to walk me through any issue and explain it in a way anyone could understand, | highly recommend Chaz for any open position with your company. He will be an asset for years to Luann DeFouw Associate Broker REIMAX Advantage (269) 323-3900Barbara Bennett 4325 Country Lane North Branch, MI 48461 June 3, 2012 To whom it may concen: Itis with great pleasure that I recommend Chaz, Motter. I have had the pleasure of working with him at Lapeer Community Schools. Chaz has always displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and ambition. He continuously demonstrates professional qualities and interpersonal skills. In addition to his excellent professional accomplishments, he has proven his leadership ability by organizing a staff development presentation and by developing a comprehensive educational plan that integrates technology and social skills awareness. Chaz is a dependable team player. His good judgment and positive outlook ensure a logical and practical approach to his endeavors. Chaz has worked tirelessly to build strong relationships with other staff members as well as with parents and communi service providers, Chaz would be an asset to your organization, and I am happy to give him my wholehearted endorsement, Please feel free to contact me at 810-538-2334 ext 3335 or at bbennett@lapeerschools.org for further information. Sincerely, Barbara ~BonnZb- Barbara Bennett Special Education Teacher Lapeer Community SchoolsMCC ‘MOTT COMMUNITY CouESE August 3, 2011 To Whom It May Cancer: | am delighted to write this letter of character reforonce and recommendation on behalf of Chaz Motter for the positian of tutor and support services technician, I have known Chaz for almost one year through his service in the MCC Gardening Association, While Chaz has not assumed an officer role he is «a leader among his peers. Chaz is one of our most active members volunteering at both college and ‘community functions. Chaz worked on all of our projects this past year including Flint River Watershed Clean up, ‘maintenance of the Kearsley Park Cultivating Our Community Garden, Annual Earth Day Celebration, Food Film Series, and Food Justice Forum. Chaz took the initiative to lead the conversation at the Food Justice Forum by'speaking first and giving input. He is always on time and prepared for the work at hand, ‘While he is a novice gardening, Chaz is more knowledgeable than a number of our members and has ‘extended his service and instruction to other members of the club on their gardening projects. Chaz has also attended special trainings that have been offered to continue to learn about new methods of gardening through the Farm Bureau. Chaz demonstrates high intelligence, and is curisity is @ good sign ofa leamer and a teacher. Chaz was among a handful of Mott College students that were interviewed! and chosen to work with edible flint to do a comer store food assessmentin the north end of Flin. “Edbfe Flint is a collaboration of individuals, community groups, institutions and organizations that work together to support Flint residents in growing and accessing healtiy food in order to reconnect with the land and cach other.” Throughout this process issues of socio-economic and racial justice were brought to bear and Chaz showed incredible sensitivity and commitment to this process. He was well liked by the other participants and worked well with his assigned group, Chaz represented Mott College with digeity and professionalism and | am proud of his service in this endeaver, in all my dealings with Chaz he has been open, honest and respeciful of others opinions. He has the potential to be more than an excellent tutor. | wholeheartedly recammend him forthe position he is, seeking and any for which he meets the minimum qualifications. | believe Chaz willbe an employes who stands out from the crowed and goes above and beyond normal expectations. Rebecca Gale-Gonzalez Rebecca Gale-Gonzalez, Advisor MCC Gardening Association Marketing AssistantWeb Content Manager 1401 East Court Street Flint Mi 48507 MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE + 140i East Court St + Flint, MI 48503 + (810)762-0455, werw.mec.edu + gardening mes.eds