Grand Rapids January 23, 2017 ‘To Whom It May Concern: This letter is written in recommendation of Ms. Becca Hurth asa future teacher. Becca was employed as a teacher assistant with the Sound Reading Framework literacy program during the 2016 summer program and has continued her involvement with this program during the Fall, 2016 and Spring, 2017 semesters. ‘The Sound Reading Framework provides intensive phonics-based literacy instruction to Kindergarten-Third grade students at three Grand Rapids Public elementary schools. SRF student assistants work for two hours at least three days per week in one assigned K-3 classwork. Their primary focus is working individually and in small groups with students on specific literacy skills. Tasks include using observations and data to plan individualized lessons, assessing effectiveness and modifying instruction, conferencing regularly with the classroom teacher, and managing student behavior during teaching interactions. Becca continues to be an excellent addition to our team of student assistants. She is always communicative, punctual and well prepared. Becca has enhanced her knowledge and skills for planning and implementing instructional interactions for students. She has strong abilities for building effective relationships with students and displays mature abilities for utilizing management strategies enhance engagement and focus. Becca has developed positive working relationships with her supervising teacher, whose evaluation of Becca’s work is exceptional. Becca is a ‘truly outstanding student assistant and I have every confidence that she will continue to evolve into a very effective teacher. Please feel free to contact me at andrea smith@wmich.edu, or by phone at 616-771- 9913 to further discuss Beoca’s professional teaching qualifications. Sincerely, Anda sOregee Dr. Andrea B. Smith, Professor College of Education and Human Development Western Michigan University WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Downtown | Beliine 200 lonia Avenue SW, Grand Repids, Michigan 49503 | 2333 East Bettina Avenuo SE, Grand Rapids, tachgan 49546, ‘puonE: (616) 771-4100 Fax: (616) 772-4200 | prone: (616) 771-8470 FAX: (626) 771-9483