Jennifer Henard is a highly effective teacher who collaborates well with colleagues, uses data to tailor instruction to student needs, and builds strong relationships with students. She sets high expectations and motivates students to succeed. Her teaching strategies keep students engaged and reflected in above average assessment scores. She readily tries new approaches to accommodate different learning styles. Jennifer cares deeply about her students and ensures none fall behind. Her classroom management and relationships create a safe environment where students feel comfortable taking risks. Many former students return to visit, showing how much they care about her. The letter writer highly recommends Jennifer for a teaching position.

1. April 24, 2016
To Whom It May Concern,
I am pleasedtowrite thisletterof recommendationforMrs. JenniferHenard,whomIworkedclosely
withduringthe 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 school years. JenniferandIwere secondgrade Language Arts
and Social StudiesteacherstogetheratDoddElementaryinWylie from2014-2015.
Each weekJenniferandIcollaboratedanddiscussedcurriculum,teachingstrategies, assessmentdata,
and studentinterventions. Jenniferhashigh,butreasonable,expectationsforherstudents,andthen
she providesthemwith the toolstosucceed. Herteachingtechniqueskeepherstudentsmotivatedand
engaged,whichisreflectedinherstudents’assessmentscores.
Jenniferreadilytriesnewteachingstrategiestoaccommodate the varietyof studentlearningneedsin
herclassroom. She recognizesearlywhenastudentisstrugglingandtakesstepstoprovide needed
intervention. Jennifercaresdeeplyabouteachof herstudentsandworkshard to ensure none are left
behind.
One of Jennifer’sgreateststrengthsasateacheris buildingrelationshipswithherstudents. Her
effectiveclassroommanagementandstrongrelationshipscreate asafe environmentwhere students
feel confidentabouttryingnewthingsandtakingrisks. Itisobviousthatherstudentsknow how much
Jennifercaresaboutthemasmany of her previousstudentsreturntovisitwithher.
In summary,Jenniferdisplaysthe qualitiesof asuccessful teacher. She isdependable,motivated,
flexible,andworkswell withcolleagues. Ihighlyrecommendherforateachingpositionandknowshe
wouldbe a positive additiontoyourschool.
Please feelfree tocontactme shouldyourequire more information.
Sincerely,
Jodi Thomas
Dodd Elementary
1500 Park Blvd.
Wylie,TX75098
(972)839-7652
Jodi.thomas@wylieisd.net