May 13, 2016

To whom it may concern,

Cara Gulick has been a student teacher in my fourth grade class for eight weeks. She was part
of a four-teacher team which included switching classes for Science and Social Studies. The
population included regular and special education students some of whom have learning
disabilities and emotional support diagnosis. There are also ESL students and students with 504
contracts. In addition to teaching Science and Social Studies, Cara has been responsible for
teaching Language Arts and Math.
While Cara has had the experience of teaching the curriculum from district provided materials,
she also created her own lessons based on concepts and skills in the curriculum. She designed
a research and presentation project which included a rubric to replace the district curriculum
for Social Studies. Cara quickly became aware of the students strengths and weaknesses,
therefore being able to plan and group students accordingly.
Cara used direct instruction supported by centers to teach language arts. The students were
always engaged in the centers which included iPads, laptops, and a variety of online resources.
Ms. Gulick also spent eight weeks teaching math. Her lessons were planned with many
opportunities for interactive and small group instruction. She incorporated manipulatives and
other math resources into her lessons. Cara also created various review games using Kahoot.
Ms. Gulick demonstrated very effective classroom management from the beginning of her eight
week experience. She began using strategies already implemented in the classroom, and then
introduced some of her own. The students responded positively to her management style.
Cara maintained appropriate classroom control in all settings which included large group, small
group, partner and independent work.
Cara possesses a positive and enthusiastic personality. She had a great rapport with the
students and the staff she worked with. Cara always maintained a professional demeanor with
her ability to adapt to schedule changes that fit the needs of any situation, her participation in
staff meetings and IEP meetings, and her well planned lessons.
I am confident Ms. Gulick will be an asset to any school district. She is knowledgeable, a team
player, creative, and enthusiastic. I believe she has a strong foundation and will continue to
grow as she begins her teaching career. Please feel free to contact me for more information.
Sincerely,

Jane Holmes
Eagleville Elementary
610-489-5000 x41309
jholmes@methacton.org
 Thlrteenth & Bern Stees lephone 610-9212381

P0 Box 15234 Fax 61921-7530

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Primrose Schooof Royersford June ll, 2015

259 Royesford Road

Royersfod, PA 19468

RE: Letter of Recommendation for Cara Guick

hisetter offers my compete support of Caa Guick as a teacher. Cara was hired to wok

here patime inOctober 2013 as she competed her studies at Abrjght CQege._When_She

WaS hired, We had 25 chidren and six cassrooms open. Today, We have altweve

Cassrooms open and over 200 chidren here on a darty basis. As we have grown, Cara did

not aways know what to expect when she waked in the door, but she has taken a

assIgnmentS With a smie and confidendy projected he professionaism to other teachers,

ParentS and children aike.

Cara possesses exceptionastrengths in many areas. For one, Cara is aways punctua,

dependabe, and wng to do any job in any cassroom with any age group. Caa is very

PerSOnabe. She has made it a point to get to know the children and how best to bring out

THEIR strengths so that they ae successfin schoo. She has aso made it a point to get

to know aI of the paents. Cara greets aI parents by theirast names and an anecdote of

their child from the day. This puts the parent at ease and feeing reassured about thei

Chid in a care situation.

Cara is very energetic and mature. She is abe to keep aevehead in any situation that

may push other teachers beyond their =mit. She has patienty deat with biting todders,

PuShy preschoolers, and sassy elementary aged chidren and aof the tricks they may

PreSent tO any SeaSOned teacher. Cara has creatively outwitted them awith her patience,

COnfidence and pobem soving abes. This is a taent that wilserve her very we=n

Whatever professionasituation she is in.

i camot say enough about how highly I would recommend Cara for any professional

POSition. Her backgound and wok ethic are of the very highest leve. l respect what she

has done, and wdo as a teacher. l recommend her highy.

Diane Szamboski

Owner- Primrose Schooof Royersford

259 Poyersford Boad i Royersford, PA 1 9468 I (Ph) 61 0-792-3030 l www"PrimroseRoyersford.com

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