Jacqueline Peterson Faculty Supervisor Jacquelineb.peterson@cms.k12.nc.

us Carrie Spinney student taught at Winget Park Elementary School, Charlotte, North Carolina for the spring semester 2014. Carrie was assigned a fourth grade classroom with a diverse group of students. I was her faculty supervisor and provided support visits as well as formal observations. Carrie has shown a true sense of professionalism. Punctuality, sincerity, and dedication were evident in her daily work. The same standard was evident throughout her experience. She showed an energetic attitude and maintained a professional appearance and a professional manner. Throughout their experience, Carries lessons continue to be well thought out and showed a wide variety of child centered activities to meet the many needs of different learning style within the classroom. The lessons demonstrated confidence in her ability to have all students be successful learners and participants, which promoted self-confidence and a higher level of self-esteem in her students. Her kind and gentle way with the students provided a safe environment for all to learn. (Student) demonstrated outstanding fairness and consistency in dealing with behavior management. The classroom climate was one of mutual respect, friendship, and a sincere understanding of each students self-esteem and ability level. In meetings with parents, Carrie displayed professionalism and often added valuable information for both parents and teachers. Carries communication skills, both with students, cooperating teacher, staff and parents were excellent. Lessons were delivered with directions being clear and concise. (Student) had a gift of questioning techniques which elicited responses from all children. Students were comfortable seeking out (Student) for additional help, which she gave readily. Written communication with parents was clear and accurate and sent home on a weekly basis. I felt Carrie was able to communicate with me on a professional level as well as a friendship level. This made our working relationship very comfortable. Carrie would not hesitate to ask questions and was very accepting of constructive feedback and applied suggestions readily. I have truly enjoyed supervising and watching her mature in her teaching ability. And so it is without hesitation, and my personal opinion, that Carrie will be an outstanding addition to any school faculty. Her dedication to the education field, her outstanding organizational skills, and her exemplary teaching ability, leads me to believe that Carrie has the dedication and knowledge to be a successful teacher and will have much to offer the teaching profession.

Sincerely,

Jacqueline Peterson Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools