OCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL Nel Detuca May27, 2018, Pct ‘To Whomit May Concern: Courtney acabs was my stadent intern fr the entire 2018-2019 school year. casey West Soe und cerine to borne, terested nthe subject, and hy motte odo well Shewes puncte prepared and profesional every ay na put nay hus eson ahaa were Pianng nd tein fr or ude educatonabenet. When wes fore! take overTour hous of classes, we were both confident af he ablites and her pans. |As the year progressed, Courtney grew as an educator. she taught 2 sections of General Chemistry (10th, 13th, and 12th grade students} and one section of Block Stence Biology, hich is atwo hour freshman course. General Chemistry was anew class for me oI had ‘minimal resources to provide to Courtney. However, she consistently handled the workload with patience anda sense of purpose. She was organized and clear with her expectation for students and for herself, Courtney was able to move from asking for my assistance with planning to making and carrying out her own plans whe onty occasionally asking for my ‘pinion or advice, She was receptive to feedback and was able to make immediate changes ‘uring a esto in response to student needs. Asa member ofthe cohort model, Courtney ‘aso worked collaboratively with other interns to brainstorm pedagogy, lsson pan, and reflect onher teaching Lastly, want to make mention ofthe non-classroom activites and responsibilities in which Courtney partcpated. She attended staff meetings, professional development days, nd showed av interest in her students and colleagues. Courtney actively sought opportunities for collaboration and feedback from teachers and administrators at Rochester High School. Parent teacher conferences were also part of Courtneys responsibilities this spring ‘and she handled them with professionalism. Subsequently, many parents felt comfortable temaling her directly with their questions or concerns instead of contacting me), She also ‘worked wh our Academic Center to assist and understand the various needs of our student populatior Finaly, Courtney made herself readily availabe for students who needed extra help before and after schoo}, as wellas during lunch. Students felt comfortable coming to her for help with academic and socal needs, which speaks a great amount for her ability to relate tothem. ‘Any schoc! would be privileged to have Courtney as apart ofits staff. Please contact me with ‘any further questions. me ra Rosell Rochester High Science Teacher srosell@rochesterA12.mis 248-726-4037 100, teres Rate i Mbp 407 « 248.726400 «Fn 248.26SHES «meter.