Robert Bateman High School 5151 New Street, Burlington Ontario L7L 1V3 Tel: 905-632-5151 » Fax: 9 841» http:/ /rbh.hdsb.ca November 28, 2016 To whom it may concern: Re: Jacqueline Samuels Jacqueline spent part of her internship in my classroom. She demonstrated an art project for her smart goal to the students in the CPP Art Class. She demonstrated creatively how to use felt to make cup cakes for display, her strategies were clear and precise. The students were fully engaged and enjoyed the lessons. Jacqueline displays many attributes —a caring attitude, eagerness to learn, leadership and a responsible approach — which are important in this position. Jacqueline worked one on one or with a group of students. She has shown flexibility by adjusting to their individual daily needs and had a great rapport with the students, She has always been pleasant, punctual and precise in her task completions. Jacqueline is well liked by both staff and students. Jacqueline would be an asset in any job situation. If you wish to contact me, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, Debbie Trimble Community Pathways Program Teacher Self Contained Classroom Robert Bateman H.S. irimbled@hdsb.ca Cell 905-699-1272HALTON Cathet lementry Schoo CATHOLIC | [gp Burington ON (905) 637-3810 schools.hedsb.org/raph March 9, 2017 ‘To Whom it May Concern: Ihave had the pleasure of working with Ms. Samuels from January until March. As a Special Education Resource Teacher at St. Raphael School, I was responsible for scheduling, overseeing and evaluating Ms, Samuels student placement at the school. During this time, she was extremely professional and demonstrated genuine concern and care for the students with whom she worked. During her time at St. Raphael School, Ms. Samuels gained experience working with students who had a range of disabilities. Throughout this experience, Ms. Samuels demonstrated increased confidence in her abilities. She demonstrated a wonderful rapport with staff and students, Ms. Samuels is eager to lear and is not hesitant to seek clarification and ask questions to ensure understanding, She is interested in working independently with students and earning more about the various technologies that she can use when working with students in her care. Ms, Samuels takes direction well and demonstrates a commitment to the role of Educational Assistant I would recommend Ms, Samuels for the position of Educational Assistant, If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Melanie Toews Special Education Resource Teacher St. Raphael Catholic School 905-637-1873 www.hedsb.org. Achieving Believing BelongingRobert Bateman High School 5151 New Street, Burlington Ontario L7L1V3 Tel: 905-632-5151 + Fax: 905-333-5841 * http:/ /rbh.hdsb.ca December /2016 To Whom it May Concern: Thave had the pleasure of working with Jacqueline Samuels for a period of time in the Bateman CPP program as part of her placement through Sheridan College. I have found her to, be a most valuable staff member. She is a very supportive team player and asks many relevant questions of those in the various areas of the CPP program. Jacqueline is prepared to work with all students in all areas taking on every task assigned and fulfilling it with dignity and respect for our students. She has taken on interesting initiatives building upon the needs of our students. Her serious interest and investment in getting to know challenged students is commendable. Jacqueline is an excellent candidate for the EA positions in the Board as she is flexible, punctual, dependable and very interested in assisting and supporting the special needs population. I believe that she would fit into any situation with any student. recommend her highly and would hire her here at Bateman if given the opportunity. Sincerely, Ne any : Ingrid Hearn Principal’s Assistant Robert Bateman Secondary CPP program hearni@hdsb.caGhint Board of Teacher Edueation Faculty of | Humanities and Education The “Unicersity of the West Indies Diploma in Teaching This ts to certify that JACQUELINE SIMONE SADDLER-MCQUEEN. Raseiccea/ lly ies pleted eee Programme in Teacher Education in: HUMAN ECOLOGY SHORTWOOD TEACHERS' COLLEGE approved by The Zfoint Board of Teacher Education and is awarded this ______creit_ Diploma (Chairman, Joint Board of Teacher Education ‘Permanent Secretary, Minisry of Education Y what tee. Principal MAY, 2011