April 24, 2017

To Whom It May Concern:

It is with great pleasure to recommend Jessica Ackley for a teaching position. She is
an exceptionally well-qualified candidate. I worked with Jessica during her yearlong
internship in Forest Hills Public Schools as her field instructor.
I have observed Jessica teach in both special education and general education
settings. First semester, Jessica worked in a small group setting with kindergarten -
fifth grade students with Individualized Education Plans in the areas of ASD, EI, OHI,
and LD, focusing on reading, writing, and math. Second semester, Jessica worked
with a diverse group of 24 second grade students, lead teaching all subject areas.
Jessica actively participated in several IEPs, created classroom positive behavior
systems, co-led parent/teacher conferences, and attended building professional
development and in-services. In addition to teaching, Jessica also managed to
complete graduate level courses as well. Dedication and a commitment to
excellence accurately describe Jessicas character.

Jessica is a highly professional and conscientious individual. She demonstrates a

real passion for teaching and, because of her enthusiasm, is able to develop a
wonderful rapport with students, staff, and parents. Jessica demonstrates a high
level of preparedness, positive energy, and flexibility. She is reflective about her
teaching and is eager to further strengthen her instructional skills.
Jessicas joy in teaching has been evident in every lesson I have observed. She plans
varied and interesting lessons that are based on grade level curriculum and include
College of several learning styles. Jessica incorporates each childs strengths and areas of
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challenge which allows her to differentiate curriculum to meet individual needs and
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Educational I strongly recommend Jessica for a teaching position. She possesses a strong work
Psychology, and ethic and the professional traits necessary for assisting students to be confident,
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620 Farm Ln Rm 337
East Lansing, MI Please do not hesitate to contact me at 517-204-4083 or nmarshal@msu.edu if you
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have any questions regarding Jessica.
517-355-1837
Fax: 517-353-6393 Enthusiastically,

Nancy Marshall
Field Instructor, College of Education
Michigan State University