Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center

225 SE Third Avenue

Aberdeen, SD 57401
May 6, 2015
To whom it may Concern:
This letter of recommendation is for Amber Couch, who is applying for a teaching position at your
school.
Amber began her employment at our Center during the summer of 2014, as an instructor for our PreDiscovery Program. This program introduces new concepts through arts-based lessons that revolve
around weekly themes for Children in preschool through Kindergarten. She was reliable, inventive with
her plans and showed a great deal of flexibility with planning and execution of her daily lessons. She
was a key influence on other instructors within the program. She effortlessly led children into new areas
of thought and knowledge. Her flexibility in teaching and her ability to work in team situations was
outstanding, no matter what curves each day might bring to existing daily plans.
During the school year of 2014-15, she led a variety of themed visual art classes at our Center for
youth who are 4-12 years of age. In each instance, she was fully prepared with lesson plans,
examples, materials and media references to explain processes and concepts. After class sessions
were completed, our organization requires participants to fill out evaluations of the classes they
participate in. In each case, Amber was rated outstanding with a majority of evaluations requesting that
she teach other classes.
Ambers most notable characteristic is her interactions with students. She always takes the time to
listen to each and every student who has something to say, yet can move along with her lesson in a
timely manner. The children receive instruction with a nurturing attitude to guide them to the next skill
level. She maintains a calm demeanor in chaotic situations, which models self-control for her students
to mimic.
I would highly recommend Amber for any teaching position within your school district. Judging from her
employment with our organization, she promises to be a positive and outstanding member of your
faculty.
If you have any further questions concerning Amber and her employment with our department, please
feel free to call me at 605-626-7081.
Very Truly Yours,
Lois J. Beckner
Cultural Arts Program Coordinator
Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department
Aberdeen, SD 57401