April

15, 2015

To Whom It May Concern:

RE: Recommendation for Maria Camarena

It is with pleasure that I recommend Ms. Camarena for a position of responsibility
within the Salt Lake School District. I served as Marias practicum mentor for two
semesters during her in-service at Jackson Elementary in the Salt Lake District. Ms.
Camarena taught lessons on all subjects. I found her knowledge of planning to be
excellent. She understood the components of a lesson plan and the reasons for
progress monitoring. All lessons observed were well prepared, effectively executed,
and carried out meaningful assessment. Her rapport with the students and home
culture was also very effective. While she worked to understand each students
needs, she also worked to adjust her teaching to meet those needs. Her latest goals
of implementing team-building skills have shown to be a productive tool as her
students applied these new skills.

I believe that Ms. Camarena has the knowledge, skills, and desire to be an
outstanding teacher in the Salt Lake School District. Her enthusiasm in the field of
teaching carries over to the students. At this point of her professional career, Ms.
Camarena has demonstrated that she is a competent beginning teacher. She will be
missed at both the University of Utah and Jackson Elementary, but I am confident
that she will be an exemplary educator. Please contact me if you feel that I might be
of further assistance to you.


Sincerely,

Adeli Ynostroza
University of Utah PhD Student
Education, Culture & Society
Practicum Mentor
(512) -202-8126
adelmiraynostroza@gmail.com