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Teacher Name
Teacher Name
October 15, 2016 Math/Science Department
High School
City, State 12345
Phone: (555) 555-5555
E-mail: teacher@school.edu
Dear Members of the Search Committee:
It is a real pleasure to write this letter of recommendation in support of [female student]. I
have known her [for 5 years] as a student in the Molecular and Cellular Biology elective course
I teach at the [science & technology magnet school]. She is presently enrolled in my Microbes
and Disease course. In my classes I establish an atmosphere of collegiality and collaboration. I
value students ability to demonstrate their understanding of the concepts in an academic forum.
We debate the science and construct models consistent with data. Students must participate in t
heir learning and express their understanding to do well. In class [female student] has been an
eager participant where her strong academic capacity is obvious. Everything about her tells me
that she is passionate in her work and diligently applies herself to the pursuit of an education.
Furthermore, she is simple a joy to work with.
[female student] has been a full participant in the class discussions. It is obvious that before
[female student] comes to class she has worked on the lessons diligently. She is comfortable
with the give and take of debate where she brings an appropriate mix of humor and seriousness.
Despite her effort not every topic comes easily to [female student]. In particular, the more
intricate details of signal transduction pathways stand out as a difficult area for her. To her credit
though, [female student] never lets difficult concepts dampen her enthusiasm. [female student]
comes to see me regularly out of class for discussions. Through these discussions it has become
clear to me that [female student] is grasping major ideas. Her attitude remains positive as she
looks to learn all that she can. She seems to love learning. Her eagerness to participate and
her tenacity in learning will bring her benefits. She is a joy to have in class where her drive to
understand seems contagious.
I have to think back quite a few years before I remember a student who enjoys working for
her education as much as [female student]. [female students] love of learning becomes most
evident when she is in the laboratory. She relished lab experiences in Molecular and Cellular
Biology and continues to do so now in Microbes and Disease. She is engaged in doing science
Jonathan D. Schwarz
that she considers valuable. I try to leave the students in the lab to their own initiative, giving Text as Data 13/ 14
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Thank You!
jschwar1@nd.edu
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