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March 22, 2016

To Whom It May Concern,


It is with tremendous enthusiasm that I recommend Ms. Amanda Goldstein for
future teaching positions. I have had the distinct pleasure of both supporting
and collaborating with Amanda over the course of the 2015-2016 academic
year at Freedom Prep Charter Middle School located in Camden, NJ. Amanda
serves as the 7th grade ACT (special education) Math teacher a position that
requires she both modify materials to suit the varying needs of her students,
as well as to effectively differentiate the delivery of her instruction so as to
target, and ultimately grow, scholars that are presenting at vastly different
levels. As you can imagine, the aforementioned can prove a daunting task,
but Amandas commitment to impeccable planning (as evidenced by her
extensive scripting), weekly conferencing and practice alongside her
instructional leader and determination to utilize both formal and informal
data sources to inform her decision-making, has rendered improved
outcomes for ACT students!
In addition to the integral role that Amanda plays as ACT teacher at Freedom
Prep, she is also dedicated to life-long learning. Amanda participates in
weekly professional development sessions as afforded by the administration
at Freedom Prep team building on Monday afternoons from 4:00-5:00 and
whole group PD founded in Doug Lemovs Teach Like a Champion V 2.0 each
Friday from 1:30-5:15. She is an active participant in said sessions, eager to
hone her skills, dive into practice with colleagues, and is extraordinarily
receptive to high-leverage feedback critical to improving her craft.
I believe Amanda would agree that her approach to classroom management
has improved dramatically over the course of the year, as Ms. Goldstein has
adopted what can be described as a positive and progressive approach to
motivating the scholars. As Im sure you would agree, classroom
management is among the most imperative best practices. I am certain
that Amanda will be successful in adapting and applying what she has
learned this year so as to continue her work with the diverse population(s) of
students to whom she has dedicated her career!
In summation, I am confident that the skills and abilities that Ms. Amanda
Goldstein has demonstrated will enable her to not only excel within the
desired position, but also enrich it in ways that your organization has not yet
anticipated. I recommend Amanda without reservation. Should you have any
further questions about Amandas background or qualifications, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
Best,
Kelly Gray
Instructional Coach, Freedom Prep Middle School
215-840-7398

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