10

Lafayette Circle
Downingtown, PA 19335

April 18, 2016

To Whom It May Concern:

It is with pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Madison Orendorf. Madison was a
teacher candidate under my supervision during one half of the 2016 Spring semester at West Chester
University of Pennsylvania. During this period, she taught Third Grade students at East Ward
Elementary School in Downingtown, PA. Madison is a dual major (Early Grade Prep and Special Ed) and
is completing the second half of her student teaching in a Learning Support Classroom at East Ward
Elementary.

Madison came to her student teaching experience with a rich and varied background. Prior to student
teaching, she had many opportunities to work with and teach students during field study experiences.
She applied the information she learned during classes at West Chester University, her field study and
various other preparatory experiences to make her student teaching experience a positive and
beneficial one to both herself and the students with whom she worked.

During my observations of Madison and through her participation in student teaching seminars, she
demonstrated a passion for the profession and a sincere interest in and concern for her students. She
approached any and all aspects of the work involved in teaching with eager anticipation and a
willingness to try new ideas.

Madison demonstrates the following on a consistent basis;

Planning and Preparation:
Lesson plans were well written, linked to standards and prepared ahead.
Exhibited knowledge and understanding of subject matter, curriculum and student
needs.
Developed lessons that held student focus and interest, engaged all students and made
the learning experience a positive one.

Classroom Environment / Instructional Delivery:
Differentiated instruction
Identified clear expectations
Constructed creative materials and activities that met student needs and learning styles
Was respected as an authority figure by her students
Exhibited successful classroom and time management strategies
Integrated technology to engage students, to support and enhance lessons and to adjust
instruction for the whole class or individual students

 Her students demonstrated excitement about learning and were actively engaged
Professionalism:
Worked well with both students and staff
Searched for ways to inspire students and improve her own practices
Always sought feedback and incorporated suggestions from supervisors
Is confident, flexible, set goals for herself and her students and was always well
prepared

After evaluating her work, observing her performance in the classroom and supervising her teaching, I
am confident that Madison will do an outstanding job as an educator and become an asset to both you
and your students.

Should you desire further information, you may contact me in the following ways:

Home address: 10 Lafayette Circle
Downingtown, PA 19335

Cell Phone: 484-354-2011
Email: g2mzgriz@aol.com

Respectfully submitted,

Donna

K. Griswold

Donna K. Griswold, MEd

Student Teaching Supervisor
West Chester University of Pennsylvania