Shauna Abiva 91-1128 Waipubia Street Ewa Beach, Hi 96706 Email: shaunana_11@yahoo.com Business Phone: (80862-6366 April 17, 2017 To the Members of the Selection Committee, 1am writing a leter of recommendation for Ms, Jaydeen Yonekura, who is applying for a teaching position at your school Ms. Yonekura has shown effective teaching throughout her student teaching semester in my fourth grade classroom. at Ka'ala Elementary in Wahiawa, Hawaii, Ms. Yonekura was always well prepared, professional and enthusiastic about teaching, which I believe are all qualities suitable for a highly qualified teaching position. Within her semester of student teaching, Ms. Yonekura had to complete a four week solo period of teaching my students, in which she was able to plan reading, writing, math, social studies, science, at, character education and physical education lessons. She was able to follow the pacing of each lesson with ease and made sure she differentiated for student needs of different levels. She also collected evidence for a culminating portfolio in which she demonstrated proficiency of mecting the Hawaii INTASC standards for teaching, Ms. Yonekura was always eager to learn new strategies from me and would often ask me how to improve her teaching. She would also take the time to look over and reflect on each day's observations and summarize her teaching through a weekly meeting form. ‘The students really enjoyed having Ms. Yonekuta as a student teacher, She was able to build a trusting relationship with each child. Ms. Yonckura treated each student with genuine care and always motivated the students to do their best work, [am highly recommending that Ms. Yonekura be a top candidate for a teaching position at your school. Tam confident that she will strive to continue her passion of teaching Hawaii’ children and she will do her best to fulfill your school’s vision and mission, In my time working with Ms, Yonekura, I believe that she would be a great asset tw any school Sincerely, bana Cdr Mee ecole 4" Grade Teacher Kavala Elementary School