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Letteref Recommendation for Alison Fudge
Aprils, 2016
Dear Hiring Manager:
‘eis with greet pleasure that write a letter of recommendation for Alison Fudge. Asa clinical
assistant professor atthe Universit of Florida and university supervisor, Ihave had the privilege
to watch llson develop into a strong novice English teacher. strongly recommend Alison
Fudge fer a poston in your district.
Allison Fudge served as a ninth grade English teacher at PK. Yonge Developmental Research
Schoo! is Gainesville, Focda, as part of her student teaching inemship during the Spring 2016
semester She built great rapport with her students and made it a point to get to know exch
student on a personal level As ar inter at a school with a one-to-one Google Chromebock
initiative Allison learned how to develop assignments and assess students in an eectonic space.
Creative assignments that allow stadent choice and require complex thought and applicton of
key concepts are comersones of allson’s lessons. She designed ute on the graph novel
Persp and the young adult novel Manster and created student book cubs on wat Weretare
daring her student teaching experience
(One ofthe aspects of Alsons teaching about which Iam most proud is that she modeled and
Provided time for independent reading in her dassroom on 8 daily basis, Allison alo had the
‘opportunity to differentiate instruction to meet students various academic ad emotional needs
Demonstrating the utmost professionalism, Allen presented with her cooperating teacher et
two statelevel conferences. Tam confident Alison will contine to grow as teacher leader in
Your district. Aside from Allison's ability to design student-centered lessons and build
‘elationships with her students, she has aso proven herself ata teacher who reflects on her
practice. Alison understands the importance of thinking about what aspects went well and what
‘specs shouldbe tweaked ina lesson. This commitment to reflection wil ake her fr.
| wish Alison all the Best as she continues to develop as an English Language Ars teacher, ad |
‘know she will be a strong new teacher in your district, Because I saw Alsons leadership skis
and strengths early on inthe program, I atked Alison to serve asa student ambassador for ou
English Education Proteach program. She has spoken to several prospective students and spoke
bout the program at a campus English Society meeting. 1 could not have selected better
program ambassedor. I am confident in Alison Fudge’ ability to be an aset fo her English
students and your school. Lam proud to call Alison a colleague,
Please let me know if you need anything alse from me, You can reach me via email at
‘keaprinoteoe fled or phone at (757) 78-0250,
Sincerely,
Yirrcdypewa
Kathryn Caprino
‘Clinical Assistant Professor