Pauba Valley Slementary Schoo To Whom It May Concern, It is my absolute pleasure to recommend to you Calah Ayer for serious consideration as an employee of your district. [have known Ms. Ayer for the past year and have served. as her principal and evaluator. Without any hesitation, I can truly say that Calah is one of the best and most natural teachers I have ever observed, and | would hire her for any position, in an instant Ms. Ayer is an instinctive and outstanding teacher. She is always well-prepared and plans clear, concise standards-based lessons, While she has been trained in the Essential Components of Instruction, I believe that her ability to deliver these teaching strateg: during instruction is innate. I's a pleasure to watch her captivate students and engage them in every part of each lesson. In addition, Calah understands how to use all forms of assessment to drive her instruction, and differentiates for students continuously, throughout the day Calah has high expectations and holds her students accountable, while at the same time displaying her caring nature and making students feel safe and loved. Her students, take risks because they trust her. Ms. Ayer's classroom management skills are absolutely stellar and provide a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, (One would think that Calah is a seasoned veteran teacher, simply by skill in her lesson, planning and precision in delivery of instruction. She has already gained quite a reputation within our school for being a model teacher. She is the first teacher on our pus to implement Google Classroom, and has served as a tremendous resource for her colleagues, Ms. Ayer is an integral part of her gracle level teams. She is focused on students and meets regularly with her Professional Learning Community to ensure their achievement. give Calah Ayer my highest recommendation. She is extremely creative, dedicated, and has an abundance of energy. Your students, staff, and families would be so very fortunate to have her asa member of your team. I welcome any calls on her behalf, Sincerely, Per Gun der Kelli Sunderland Principal PAUBA VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL S135 Ropm Doves Teme C0392 8 NBSKevin Hu ‘United Schoo! istrict —~ 9 Bond of Eden Gee th sie Farbach TEMECULA VALLEY NF Sandra Hinksoo Dr. Alen Puts Dr. Kee Rute Robbins SUPERINTENDENT Tenothy February 19, 2016 To Whom It May Concern, My name is Kathleen Papadopoulos, and I am the Grade Level Team Leader for second grade at Pauba Valley Elementary School, in Temecula, California. It is my pleasure to write a letter of recommendation on the behalf of my professional teaching colleague, Miss Calah Ayer. | currently work with Miss Ayer during the present school year 2015-2016. Miss Ayer is a second and third grade combination teacher. She exemplifies excellence in her character through her professionalism, and her innate compassion for children. She is an ardent learner who is constantly working on her eraft through teacher collaboration and district trainings such as Infinite Campus, Google Classrooms, Julie Dixon Training. Go Math, NGSS, ‘Thinking Maps, and Unit Planning Organizing (unwrapping the new standards and creating lesson plans in English Language Arts and in mathematics). ‘Asa 21" century teacher, she excels with the implementation of the CCSS. She incorporates the 4“C’s": collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity. in her classroom. Thave observed her teaching, and she not only has the natural ability to teach children, but to nurture their individual needs as well. Through our U.P.O. and Professional Learning ‘Community meetings, Miss Ayer contributes in all facets. She shares with our grade level team samples of lessons she has created, and she brings her extensive background in technology to share and teach us veteran teachers. She is a natural leader who possesses the ability to be a vital contributor to our team. She is highly respected by her peers, parents, and students at Pauba Valley Elementary School. She has strong communication skills which she uses daily with her student interactions, as well as, connecting with parents, In addition, she shares in her student successes and embraces their individual needs. Miss Ayer is an asset to our profession, and it is my privilege to give her my highest Sincerely, Kathleen Papadopoulos Second Grade Teacher Grade Level LeaderBonito Education lie Farnbach TEMECULA VALLEY Kevin Hat ed Schoo! Dlstriet ‘Sasa Halaen Dr. Aten Pulsipher Or. Krist Rutz Robbing /ERINTEN ‘Tt Ret February 18, 2016 To Whom It May Concern: 't is my sincere pleasure to write this letter recommending Calah Ayer for elementary teaching Positions. Miss Ayer is currently teaching a second and third grade combination class at the school that [teach at. She is also one of the teachers that I support in the Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment program. I can confidently tell you that Miss Ayer will be a valuable addition to your staff, She i an outstanding candidate for elementary teaching positions. ‘An important quality in a teacher is his or her ability to form relationships. Miss Ayer is a team Player. She works collaboratively in Professional Learning Committees with two grade levels. Even though itis just her first year teaching, | have seen her asa leader in these meetings. She is respected by her peers who have decades of experience. In addition, her students adore her and the level of effort in their work demonstrates their desire to please her. Miss Ayer’s classroom runs like a fine. oiled machine, She moves seamlessly through lessons and provides intentional instruction to both second and third graders without missing a beat. It is hard to believe she hasn't been teaching for years. Her classroom management is consistent and efficient. Expectations are clear and students respond to her positive reinforcement. Miss Ayer’s lesson plans are detailed and reflect the ongoing assessment of her students” needs. Her organizational abilities are impressive. Within the professional development school context, Miss Ayer has panicipated in various trainings ‘sith the goals of improving instruction and developing a deeper understanding of curriculum. She started the year off by attending an in-service onthe implementation of Thinking Maps. Throughout the year, I have observed her using these maps in all curricular areas, In the area of mathematics, she has attended Go Math and Julie Dixon trainings. Within the focus of science, Miss Ayer has benefited from NGSS training concentrating on using inquiry based learning and science notebooks in her classroom. In the area of technology, she has attended trainings on Google Does, Google Classroom, and Infinite Campus. All of these are being utilized to support student learning. Miss Ayer is a dedicated professional, Her relationships with students, staff, and community and her ability to create a student-centered classroom environment where active learning takes place are only ‘so of the many reasons | would encourage you to meet her. If I can provide additional information 10 support Miss Ayer's application for a position in your district, please contact me at (951) 764-2618 or at skale@tvusd k12.ca.us.g “Seren ‘TEMECULA VALLEY ner Heseon| ‘ale Sev Datet ieranteninr May 12,2015 ‘To Whom It May Concern: Itis with great pleasure that I write ths leter of recommendation for Calah Ayer: Ms. Ayer has been my student teacher at Temecula Elementary School for the last 8 weeks. During that time, Ms, Ayer taught multiple subjects with great confidence to 29 Ath ‘rade students. She is confident, punctual, dependable and well organized. During Ms. Ayer’s student teaching experience, she wes highly motivated to learn, resourceful and adaptive, She developed impeccable Common Core lesson plans for all subject areas with the course material presented in a variety of styles so all students had a chance to be successful. She constantly presented course content in innovative ways to keep all students engaged and excited about learning. Ms. Ayer also adapted well to repeated schedule changes; all our pull-outs and push-ins,and class rotations. ‘She has a great rapport with the students and they look to her for approval and ‘guidance. She participated in our Number Talk staff development and implemented in ‘dass the very next day. She has also attended numerous staff meetings that covered Common Core Math focusing on Standards of Math Practice. Calah has many strengths but the one that stands outthe most is her ability to motivate students. Whenever she is asked to teacha lesson, alah first seeks to determine how to make it more engaging for the students so they will have fun while they are learning. ‘She is constantly coming up with new ideas ané strategies that have the students, ‘excited about learning, Ms. Ayer, without a doubt, will be an assct to any staff that she works with. She is confident, knowledgeable and creative. Herability te connect with the students, staff and parents are just a few ofthe reason she will make an amazing teacher. | highly. recommend Calah Ayer for a teaching position in your district. Sincerely,9 on ECULA WALLEY ‘Sorcen Henson ‘ald Sebo Dirt a S\BESNTENDENT March 9, 2015, Tay Rae To Whom It May Concern: Thave been asked to write ths letter of recommendation for Calah Ayer and I am pleased to do so. I currently teach second grade at Temecula Elementary School. Ms. Ayer was my student teacher and she did an outstanding job. Any school district would bbe extremely fortunate to hire Calah Ayer for a teaching position. Ms. Ayer has warm and friendly personality and she bas « wonderful rapport with the students and families, She is confident, projects a strong professional image, and assumes responsibility easily. Ms. Ayer also demonstrates many teaching strengths. She uses a variety of materials, techniques and strategies when planning common core standards-based lessons.. She ‘resents her lessons in 2 way thats easily understood and includes active participation rom all students, She has positive classroom management skills, which are eff firm, consistent, and fair. Ms. Ayer shows a genuine enthusiasm for teaching, jon. Her instructional 11am pleased to highly recommend Calah Ayer fora teaching posi te. Any school would be skills and natural intinets make ber, I believe, a strong candi lucky to have such a wonderful teacher. Lisa TennantMarch 10, 2015 ‘To Whom This May Concern: alah Ayers was assigned to Temecula Elementary School during the spring semester for Cinical Practice |. She wasin a special integrated Credential Program, Multiple Subject, through California State University San Marcos. 1am her University Advisor for both Clinical Practice experiences from January through May, 2015. Her frst assignment was in a second grade classroom from January through March. Her second assignment willbe in a fifth grade class- room from March through the end of May. The first time | observed her teaching, | could quickly see she had the students and lesson well in hand. When we debriofed, she told me that her Cooperating Tezcher made sure she knew that this was the toughest class she had ever had, Their test scores were low and their behavior challenging. Calah was determined to rise to the challenge in spite of this warning. Not only did she do just that, it was more than magic what she was able to do with this class. She had fun and highly interesting lessons with lets of student engagement. There were two notable incidents of unacceptable behavior. One boy stabbed a classmate with a push pin and \was prohibited from going on field trip. He had already beon suspended numerous times. “Always keeping this student away from positive situations will not allow this student to change,” she reflected. Another student who had had many ‘melt downs’ (throwing things, stealing, disrupting others) has been referred toa Student Study Tear. Calah satin on a meeting with a Behavior Specialist tohear the suggested strategies. During the potentially stressful situation of taking 9 test, she took the student out to the hall At fist, the student was acting cut, and then Calah showered her with encouragement. The student ended up completing a math and spelling test. This began a connection between the two. Based on Calah’s wonderful lessons and her efforts above and beyond requirements, it is my ‘opinion that she will bean asset to any school who values these attributes. Mos srry, jo ekg san Gat. cere CSUSM AdvisorBOARD OF LoLeATION TEMECULA VALLEY Unified School District March 11, 2015 ‘To Whom It May Concer: Ms. Calah Ayer successfully completed her practicum experience at Susan LaVorgna Elementary School, in Winchester, California. She spent approximately 16 weeks observing, assisting, and teachng in my 4" grade classroom. Ihave a diverse classroom with a majorty of my students in our GATE program. Mss. Ayer’s warm personality and rappor with the students was excellent. Her knowledge of the 4” grade subject materall and her daily preparation was even noticed by othor fourth grade staff. Her willingness to take suggestions, modify lessons, and ‘experiment with now strategies demonstrated her metivation and reflection ebout teaching and leaming. She was able to communicate efactively and she displayed many fine personal and professional quaities normaly attrbuted to outstanding teachers. She cairied out her responsbilies in a responsible and dependable manner and consistentyy asked to participate in any event thet offered her a better understanding of the teaching profession During the semester, Ms. Ayer took responsiblity for planning, creating, and implementing lessons based on Common Core Standards using hands on activities, technology, and interactive journals. Because of her creativity and enthusiasm for the lessons she taught, students respowded positively not only to her lessons, but the manner in which they were delivered. Ms. Ayer used English-Language Development Standards to cifferentiate math and language ert CCSS lessons. She Implemented SDAIE/SIOP strategies to meet the needs of ELLs including: visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile (VAKT) responses. In my opinion as a classroom teacher for 22 years who has prepared more than five student teachers, Ms. Ayer is an excellent candidate for any school. She has tremendous intiatve, a desire to continue to learn, and a reflective practitioner outlook ‘Along with her hard work, effective teaching strategies with students, she is a model of an excellent teacher. | would strongly encourage you to interview and to give serious Consideration to this prospecive teacher. She would be an asset to any grace level Sincerely, Mike Brower’ 4” Grade Teacher LaVorgna Elementary School 31380 Rancto Vita Fon Teen. CA 62502 (951) 376-103