Emily Borden is being recommended for an English language teacher position. As her former program director, the author supervised Emily for a year at APU International School. Although new to teaching, Emily quickly learned techniques and was receptive to feedback. She was well-liked by students and staff and was able to teach all levels of English while maintaining classroom control. Emily supplemented lessons to meet student needs and interests while remaining organized amid changes. The director highly recommends Emily and is available for any additional questions.

1. APU International High School ESL Department
August 26, 2010
To whom it may concern,
I am writing in support of Emily Borden as a candidate for an English language teacher position.
As Program Director at APU International School, I managed Emily for 1 year.
Emily is an enthusiastic and caring teacher. Although she had no teaching experience when she
arrived at APU, she quickly learned techniques that would help her become a good teacher. She
was extremely receptive to suggestions and criticism, and she took it upon herself to observe
experienced teachers during her open period.
At APU Emily had the opportunity to teach all levels of English language learners, from
beginners to advanced. Students ranged from middle to high school. She had a great relationship
with the students, and was well liked, but at the same time she was able to keep good classroom
control.
Although the ESL curriculum is in place at APU, Emily always supplemented the course books
in response to student needs, and she often personalized the lessons to make them relate to
student interests. She was also flexible, and organized. She remained unruffled at last-minute
changes, and always kept her paperwork in order.
Emily was also well liked by other staff members at APU, and developed good working
relationships, as well as friendships, with other teachers and staff members.
I highly recommend Emily for any position she seeks. If you have any further questions, please
feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Leah Roy, MA
Program Director, ELD Program
APU International School, Ho Chi Minh City, VN
leahmr@apu.edu.vn
(08) 3962 4897 ext. 126