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April  20,  2022  
 
Ms.  Taylor  Garber  has  asked  me  to  write  a  letter  of  recommendation  and  I  am  
happy  to  do  so.  Taylor  has  served  as  a  Michigan  State  University  Intern  
Teacher  at  Pleasantview  Elementary  School  in  Eastpointe,  Michigan,  from  
August  2021  through  April  2022.    During  that  time  she  has  worked  in  in  
planning,  instruction,  and  student  management  in  a  lively  third  grade  
classroom  under  the  mentorship  of  Mrs.  Tricia  Dickens.    Her  lesson  
development,  positive  and  productive  teaching  style  have  proven  a  good  fit  for  
the  school  community.    She  has  learned  to  customize  instructional  plans  to  
meet  the  needs  of  diverse  students,  analyze  assessment  data  to  drive  
instruction,  communicate  with  parents  and  stakeholders,  and  collaborate  with  
teacher  teams  in  Professional  Learning  Communities.    She  continues  to  learn  
best  practices.    
Some  of  Taylor’s  strengths  include:    
• supplementing  lessons  and  activities  tailored  to  her  classroom  and  to  
individual  students  
• building  relationships  with  students  and  customizing  lessons  to  meet  
student  interests  and  needs  
• collaborating  with  teacher  groups  in  Professional  Learning  Communities  
for  data  dialogues.    
During  her  Internship,  she  and  her  teaching  peers  organized  an  after  school  
Book  Club  for  third  graders  with  a  social  justice  theme  employing  Read-­‐Alouds  
and  Writers  Workshop.  The  Third  Grade  Book  Club  was  a  HUGE  success,  and  
80%  of  the  entire  third  grade  population  at  the  school  took  part  in  this  after  
school  activity,  which  spanned12  weeks,  culminating  in  a  Program  performed  
by  the  students  for  the  Eastpointe  Community.    This  high  engagement  project  

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RELIGION,  HEIGHT,  WEIGHT  OR  MARITAL  STATUS  IN  ITS  PROGRAMS,  SERVICES,  EMPLOYMENT  OR  ANY  OTHER  ACTIVITIES.  FOR  MORE  INFORMATION,  PLEASE  CONTACT  THE  
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showcased  Taylor’s  ability  to  work  with  students,  staff,  parents,  and  all  
stakeholders.  
Some  of  Taylor’s  trainings  include:  Literacy  Footprints,  Capturing  Kids  Hearts,  
Class  DOJO,  PBIS,  School  Safety  Training,  MSTEP  Compliance,  NWEA  Learning  
Continuum,  and  Early  Literacy.  
 
I  am  confident  Taylor  will  give  full  measure  in  any  teaching  capacity.  
 
Sincerely,  
Fran  Hobbs  
School  Improvement  Facilitator  
Eastpointe  Community  Schools  

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IT  IS  THE  POLICY  OF  EAST  DETROIT  PUBLIC  SCHOOLS  NOT  TO  DISCRIMINATE  AGAINST  ANY  PERSON  ON  THE  BASIS  OF  RACE,  COLOR,  NATIONAL  ORIGIN,  GENDER,  AGE,  DISABILITY,  
RELIGION,  HEIGHT,  WEIGHT  OR  MARITAL  STATUS  IN  ITS  PROGRAMS,  SERVICES,  EMPLOYMENT  OR  ANY  OTHER  ACTIVITIES.  FOR  MORE  INFORMATION,  PLEASE  CONTACT  THE  
SUPERINTENDENT  OF  EAST  DETROIT  PUBLIC  SCHOOLS.