Mladen Hanzir has worked for the past five months as a youth instructor at Thompson Island Outward Bound. He has developed strong instructional skills and has built rapport with students from a wide range of populations and age groups. Mladen fosters a fun yet disciplined learning environment and holds students to high standards. He also has strong technical skills in camping, kayaking, and navigation. Mladen is a dedicated team player with a positive attitude and passion for outdoor education.

1. September 24, 2014
To Whom it may concern,
I would like to offer this letter recommendation on behalf of Mladen Hanzir. I have had the pleasure of working with Mladen at Thompson Island Outward Bound as his direct supervisor for the past five months. Over the course of my time working with Mladen, he has continually impressed me with his well-developed instructional skills, hard work ethic and dedication to the youth that he serves.
In his time at Thompson Island Outward Bound, Mladen has developed into a skilled youth instructor, demonstrating the ability to work successfully with youth across a wide range of populations and age groups. Mladen has a natural ability to build rapport with youth, fostering a high degree of respect from his students. His instructional style is fair, patient and compassionate; he effortlessly structures a fun learning environment for his youth, all the while holding his students to high standards. Mladen has also developed strong technical skills in camp craft, kayaking and navigation.
Among his colleagues Mladen is highly regarded, bringing others up with his positive attitude and inspiring personality. Those who work closely with Mladen speak highly of his ability to communicate kindly and with respect. He is truly a team player, demonstrating a commitment to collaboration and willingness to do whatever is needed to support the team and get the job done. With his passion for outdoor education and commitment to excellence, Mladen is certain to powerfully impact the youth development field for years to come.
It is with great hope and high regard that I recommend Mladen to work at your organization.
Sincerely,
Louisa Bradberry
Discovery Program Manager