Alba Margarita Reyes Leyva

Writing: a reference.

Workbook, exam task page 9.

You have been asked to provide a reference for a friend who has applied for a job as an
art instructor at Creative Camps for children between the ages of 6 and 10. The
successful candidate must be over 18, should be friendly and approachable, good with
children, enthusiastic and artistic, with good skills in drawing and pottery.

Include information about your friend’s character, skills, previous experience and reasons
why they should be considered for this job.

Write your reference in 220-260 words in an appropriate style.

To whom it may concern,

I am writing to recommend Antonio Marin for the position of art instructor at

Creative Camps. Antonio is now 22 years old and I have known him for over 5 years
during which time he has been working as one of the activity instructors and group leaders
at the Summer Art School where I am the supervisor.

Antonio is mature, reliable and extremely patience. He is totally involved with

children’s education in our school where his positive and friendly attitude make him
stablish strong relationships with people of all ages. His passion and commitment to our
values always stands up in every one of his actions.

In addition, Antonio is a skilled ceramic artist. This year he has just finished the
ceramic art program in the local Institute of Art. Last year he also took a teacher training
program in art education that allowed him to improve his teaching and communication
skills.

He has got plenty of experience in all the aspects of making ceramic, from the
drawing of the initial designs to the final piece. More important, year by year Antonio has
been working with children in our Summer Art School. There, he has helped young
students to develop their imagination, creativity and confidence.
 For these reasons, Antonio offer both qualifications and experience, making him an
ideal candidate for the position of art instructor.

In summary, I am confident that Antonio would be a great asset to Creative Camps

and I recommend him without reservation.

Yours faithfully,

Alba Reyes

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To whom it may concern,

I am writing to recommend Antonio Marin for the position of art instructor at
Creative Camps. Antonio is now twenty-two years old and I have known him for over five
years during which time he has been working as one of the activity instructors and group
leaders at the Summer Art School where I am the supervisor. 
Antonio is mature, reliable and extremely patient. More significantly, he is totally
involved with children’s education in our school where his positive and friendly attitude has
enabled him to build up strong relationships with people of all ages. His passion and
commitment to our values always stand up in each one of his actions.

(HAS ENABLED) make him (TO BUILD UP) stablish strong relationships with
people of all ages. His passion and commitment to our values always (STAND UP) stands
up in (EACH) every one of his actions. THIS PARAGRAPH NEEDS CONNECTORS TO
MAKE IT FLOW BETTER.
Antonio is mature, reliable and extremely (PATIENT) patience. He is totally
involved with children’s education in our school where his positive and friendly attitude
(HAS ENABLED) make him (TO BUILD UP) stablish strong relationships with people of all
ages. His passion and commitment to our values always (STAND UP) stands up in
(EACH) every one of his actions. THIS PARAGRAPH NEEDS CONNECTORS TO MAKE
IT FLOW BETTER.
In addition, Antonio is a skilled ceramic artist. (PROVIDE A SENTENCE TO
ILLUSTRATE THIS PREVIOUS SENTENCE) This year he has just finished the ceramic
art program in the local Institute of Art. (SIMILARLY) Last year he also took a teacher’S
training program in art education that (HAS ALLOWED) allowed him to improve his
teaching and communication skills.  I THINK IT IS POTTERY ART/ARTISTS
(ANTONIO) He has (GAINED) plenty of experience in all the aspects of
(POTTERY) making, from the drawing of the initial designs to the (CREATION OF THE)
final piece. More importantLY, year by year Antonio has been working with children in our
Summer Art School. There, he has helped young students to develop their imagination,
creativity and confidence.  REORGANIZE THIS PARAGRAPH AS IT CONTAINS TWO
MAIN IDEAS BUT THEY ARE NOT FULLY EXPLORED OR EXPANDED.
For these reasons, Antonio offer both qualifications and experience, making him an
ideal candidate for the position of art instructor. AVOID ONE-SENTENCE PARAGRAPHS.
In summary, I am confident that Antonio would be a great asset to Creative Camps
and I recommend him without reservation. EXPAND THIS FURTHER
Yours faithfully, 
Alba Reyes
254 words

To whom it may concern,

I am writing to recommend Antonio Marin for the position of art instructor at
Creative Camps. Antonio is now twenty-two years old and I have known him for over five
years during which time he has been working as one of the activity instructors at the
Summer Art School where I am the supervisor. 
Antonio is mature, reliable and extremely patient. More significantly, he is totally
involved with children’s education in our school where his positive and friendly attitude has
enabled him to build up strong relationships with people of all ages. His passion and
commitment to our values always stand up in each one of his actions.

In addition, Antonio is a skilled ceramic artist. (PROVIDE A SENTENCE TO

ILLUSTRATE THIS PREVIOUS SENTENCE) This year he has just finished the ceramic
art program in the local Institute of Art. (SIMILARLY) Similarly, last year he also took a
teacher’S training program in art education that (HAS ALLOWED) allowed him to improve
his teaching and communication skills.  I THINK IT IS POTTERY ART/ARTISTS
Antonio has gained plenty of experience in all the aspects
 (ANTONIO) He has (GAINED) plenty of experience in all the aspects of
(POTTERY) making, from the drawing of the initial designs to the (CREATION OF THE)
final piece. More importantLY, year by year Antonio has been working with children in our
Summer Art School. There, he has helped young students to develop their imagination,
creativity and confidence.  REORGANIZE THIS PARAGRAPH AS IT CONTAINS TWO
MAIN IDEAS BUT THEY ARE NOT FULLY EXPLORED OR EXPANDED.
For these reasons, Antonio offer both qualifications and experience, making him an
ideal candidate for the position of art instructor. AVOID ONE-SENTENCE PARAGRAPHS.
In summary, I am confident that Antonio would be a great asset to Creative Camps
and I recommend him without reservation. EXPAND THIS FURTHER
Yours faithfully, 
Alba Reyes
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Greeting To whom it may concern,

Introduction. I am writing to recommend Antonio Marin for the position of

art instructor at Creative Camps. Antonio is now twenty-two years
Explain who you
old and I have known him for over five years during which time he
are and how you has been working as an activity instructor at the Summer Art School
where I am the supervisor. 
know the person

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1. friend Antonio is mature, reliable and extremely patient. More
significantly, he is totally involved with children’s education in our
character and
school where his positive and friendly attitude has enabled him to
personal build up strong relationships with people of all ages.
qualities

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2. describe your In addition, Antonio is a skilled ceramic artist. This year he has just
friend’s skills finished with honors the ceramic art program in the local Institute of
Art. In consequence, ha has been involved in all the aspects of
68 POTTERY, from the drawing of the initial designs to the CREATION
OF THE final piece.
3. discuss your Furthermore, Antonio has plenty of experience in art
education. He has not only taken part in a teacher’s training program
friends previous
to impreove his teaching, but he also has been working with children
relevant for years. In our Summer Art School, he has helped young students
to develop their imagination, creativity and confidence. 
experience

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4. give reasons For these reasons, Antonio offer both qualifications and
experience, making him an ideal candidate for the position of art
why your frien
instructor. AVOID ONE-SENTENCE PARAGRAPHS.
should be
selected
Conclusion. In summary, I am confident that Antonio would be a great
asset to Creative Camps and I recommend him without reservation.
Repeat your
EXPAND THIS FURTHER
recommendation
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phrase
 To whom it may concern,

I am writing to recommend Antonio Marin for the position of art instructor at

Creative Camps. Antonio is now twenty-two years old and I have known him for over five
years during which time he has been working as an activity instructor at the Summer Art
School where I am the supervisor.

Antonio is mature, reliable and extremely patient. More significantly, he is totally

involved with children’s education in our school. There, his positive and friendly attitude
has enabled him to build up strong relationships with people of all ages.

In addition, Antonio is a skilled ceramic artist. this year he has just finished with
honours the ceramic art program in the local institute of art. in consequence, he has been
involved in all the aspects of pottery, from the drawing of the initial designs to the creation
of the final piece.

Furthermore, Antonio has plenty of experience in art education. He has not only
taken part in a teacher’s training program to improve his teaching, but he also has been
working with children for years. In our Summer Art School, he has helped young students
to develop their imagination, creativity and confidence.

Antonio’s passion and commitment to quality arts education always stand up in

each one of his actions. He would be ideal for any position where a cordial, enthusiastic
manner combined with proficient artistic skills are valued.

In summary, I am confident that Antonio would be a great asset to Creative Camps.

I have no hesitation in recommending him for the position of art instructor.

Yours faithfully, 

Alba Reyes

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and I recommend him without reservation. From my perspective, he offers both
qualifications and experience, making him an ideal candidate for the position of art
instructor.