USC SCHOOL. Gi RDUGATION Rossier School of Education MAT@USC Program University of Southern Caltorna ‘ate Brie ta Suite 1004 Les Angeles Galtorava 80089-4023, Teh 213 7403471 Fx: 213 740 3671 reser asceds March 19, 2016 ‘To Whom It May Concern 1 write this letter of recommendation for Karen Gallegos with great pride. She ‘was an exemplary student in my class and met in an extraordinary manner all of the requirements of the course. She worked closely with her colleagues in groups and her work can be termed extraordinary. As @ graduate student in a master's program, she demonstrated quality and tenacious efficiency. In my course, “Instruction for English as a New Language,” she underwent a systematic study of effective ways to structure leamting opportunities for student populations. An understanding of the instructional needs of English leamer populations was developed and she leamed an awareness of the appropriate programs and services to meet those specific needs that challenge English Language Learners. She also has knowledge about parental engagement, common core standards, authentic caring, teacher identity, safe classtoom environment, curricula, culturally responsive pedagogy and policy. | firmly believe that Ms. Gallegos will be an asset to your school or district as, a classroom teacher. | believe that as a student, she has compiled a strong record of multiple contributions throughout her distinct experiences that make her a teacher with a firm sense of vision, innovation, and excellent interpersonal skills. Besides, she is dependable and organized in all her work. She most definitely would bring to any independent school district an impressive professional profile, You will find her to be a relentless advocate for underserved students, community activism, and colleagues. She is an innovative professional who explores innovative teaching skills and resources. She investigates important problems with steadfastness and respected skills. Further, she is an inspiring teacher who models best practices to her students ‘and inspires others to be theie best. 1 am pleased to submit this letter of recommendation because Karen is one of the best students that I have had at USC. Respectfully yours, bres Bas Alma S. Pérez PhD. Adjunet Professor almapere@usc.edu 210-254-2462