( DeWitt Public Schools POBOXeD0 = DEWITT, i48820. + 517.669.3000 + dewittechoosnet December 10, 2019 To Whom it May Concern: Itis a great pleasure to recommend Jennifer LeChard for this teaching position. | worked with Ms. LeChard as @ special education teacher at DeWitt High School from September to December 2019. During her internship, Ms. LeCharc's professionalism and work ethic impressed me immediately. Whether it be attending after school professional development meetings or asking for ways to assist, Ms. LeChard went above and beyond the expectations of an intem, She ‘worked well with itinerant staff and counselors updating them on student progress, as welll as collaborating with general and special education teachers, Ms. LeChatd also demonstrated her skills as a teacher through many different types of lessons, including reading and writing instruction and study skills. Additionally, she has a broad base of knowledge 'in all academic areas which is critical when helping students within the general curriculum. In-addition (0 small group instruction, Ms. LeChard effectively co-taught a general, physics class. Sharing her expertise with working with various learning styles, Ms. LeChard was successful with guiding students through the challenging curriculum. She gained valuable experience working with students with various disabilities, including emotional impairments, ‘Autism Spectrum Disorder, and leaming disabilities. Ms. LeChard was able to accurately monitor progress on the studlents’ goals and objectives of their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), write detailed progress reports, and coniribute specific feedback and observations curing IEPs. Hiring Ms. LeChard would only benefit any district. She puts in the extra time and care that is needed in this profession. She's willing to learn, ask questions, and be a part of a school community. Whether it be during an Open'House, Parent-Teacher conferences or IEPs, Ms. LeChard interacted with families and students showing the utmost care and compassion. Working with frustrated and struggling students is indeed challenging, and Ms. LeChard remained positive and patient in each unique situation. Ms. LeChard has the necessary foundational skills to becoming a highly effective special education teacher. Her sirong work ethic, professionalism, understanding of diverse leamers, attention to detail, compassion, and overall iove of teaching will bring her much success in this profession. Ms, LeChard has a very bright future ahead of her. Sincerely, Bonnie Rios Special Education Teacher DeWitt High School DeWitt Puiaic Schools are preparing students for the chaliengesand oppartunites afa global society.