December 10, 2014

To Whom It May Concern:

Shelby Gruber (a student from Mount Union) completed her preclinical experience in my
second grade classroom during the months of September, October, and November 2014. She
was part of a two-teacher team (a regular classroom teacher and an intervention specialist)
with 23 students (including several students with learning disabilities).
While in my classroom, Ms. Gruber observed my teachings, assisted in daily tasks, and cotaught with me. She also planned and implemented several math and reading lessons that
involved her working with students in whole group, small group, and individual settings. During
this time, she demonstrated a great awareness of students different abilities and learning
needs; she was able to effectively plan and teach learning activities that were differentiated in
order to meet the varied needs of the students. Her lessons were very thoroughly prepared and
implemented. She was successful in monitoring student progress and adjusting plans
accordingly.
Overall, Ms. Gruber possesses a very positive and enthusiastic personality that allows her to
easily collaborate and build great rapport with both students and school staff. She is very
professional in the school setting and eagerly accepts teaching responsibilities. She was a huge
asset to my classroom the past few months, and I look forward to working with her during her
student teaching experience for the second half of the school year!
Sincerely,
Kelsie Markijohn

Buckeye Elementary
Second Grade Teacher
(330) 332-8917
markijohnk@salem.k12.oh.us