NAME:____________________________________

COUNTRY:____________________________________

Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement

Program (Fulbright TEA)
A program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
(ECA), with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by IREX

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT AND REFERENCE FORM

This institutional support and reference form is to be completed by your supervisor at the school where you
are currently employed.

An English translation should be provided if the form and reference letter are not written in English.

To be completed by the applicant:

Name of Applicant:
Name of Supervisor:
Job Title of Supervisor:
Name of School:
City of School:
Telephone of Supervisor:
E-mail of Supervisor:

The Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (Fulbright TEA) will bring approximately 168
international secondary-level teachers of English, English as a Foreign Language, math, science, foreign
languages, and social studies, including special education teachers in those subjects, to the United States for
a six-week program to take academic seminars for professional development at a host university and to
observe and share their expertise with teachers and students at the host university and at local secondary
schools. The international participants will travel to the United States for one of two six-week professional
development programs in either January 2024 or September 2024.

Fulbright TEA provides general academic seminars focusing on new teaching methodologies, student-centered
learning, content-based instruction, lesson planning, and instructional technology training for teachers. Intensive
English language instruction will be offered to teachers who need additional practice. The program will also
include a practicum of at least 40 hours with a U.S. partner teacher in a secondary school near the host university
to actively engage participants in the U.S. classroom environment. Cultural enrichment, mentoring, and support
will be provided to participants throughout the program. The program will provide participants with practical
resources they can use in their teaching, as well as skills to train trainers. 
 Yasmine Samir
NAME:____________________________________

Egypt
COUNTRY:____________________________________

To be completed by the supervisor:

1. Please check the top 3 qualities that your teacher demonstrates:

□ Tolerance □ Passion for teaching
□ Respect □ Teamwork
□ Openness □ Leadership
□ Care for students □ Flexibility
□ Promotion of ideas to improve the school □ Positive reputation
□ Gender equity □ Communication skills

2. In the space provided below, please write or type a recommendation letter expressing why this teacher
should participate in the Fulbright TEA Program and how you think both the teacher and your school would
benefit. What teaching skills and professional characteristics distinguish this teacher from other teachers in
your school?

Dear Sir/Madam ,
My name is Yasmine Samir, and I am the head of English language department at Neue
Deutsche Schule Alexandria - NDSA. I am writing this recommendation letter on behalf of
Mrs. Ola Amr, who is an instructor of English language at the lower secondary stage - NDSA.
I have worked with Mrs. Ola for 4 years till now. Over these years, I worked closely with Ola
and I also observed her classroom on different occasions, to provide a written review and
feedback for improvement. Based on my observations and experience working with Ola, I am
confident that she is a qualified candidate for Fulbright TFA Program.
Ola is an exemplary teacher, who has managed to make herself an integral member of the
school community. In her role as a teacher, she demonstrates passion for teachin , flexibility
to learn, dedication and she accepts guidance. She is showing continuous growth as an
educator.
Ola is capable of achieving great success in her classroom and is an asset to any
committees and school where she participates .
With no hesitation, I recommend Mrs. Ola Amr for the scholarship. If you have further
questions, please contact me yasminsamir@gmail.com .

I hereby confirm that the answers on this form are my own and represent my professional opinion of this
teacher.

Signature of Supervisor ____________________________________________

Yasmine Samir

Date 27.3.2023