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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

Twin Cities
Campus

Department of Curriculum and


Instruction
College of Education and Human
Development

125 Peik Hall


159 Pillsbury Drive
Minneapolis, MN
55455
Office: 612-6254006
Fax: 612-624-8277

April 6, 2016

To Whom It May Concern:


It is a pleasure for me to write a letter of recommendation for Taylor Mantz. As a Clinical
Supervisor at the University of Minnesota, I have had the opportunity to observe Ms. Mantz
weekly during the full school year, 2015-2016. Ms. Mantz is currently in the Teacher Education
Redesign Initiative(TERI) at the University of Minnesota. This program places Teacher
Candidates directly in schools for a full year experience during their fifth year of teacher
education. She is currently a First Grade Teacher Candidate at Lincoln Elementary in the White
Bear Lake School District. She has done an outstanding job working with a dynamic First Grade
teacher in a co-teaching model and collaborative team in her school.
Right from the start it was evident that Ms. Mantz is unique in her preparation to be a teacher.
Her previous degree in Child Psychology gives her perspective to individual student needs. She
also has a natural approach to group dynamics and is able to perceive the needs of a classroom
as well. She is naturally gifted to lead children to achieve their goals. She works very hard to
organize her lesson plans thoroughly so she is able to adjust them according to the needs of her
students. She is very versed in a Balanced Literacy approach and uses the Daily 5 format in her
classroom. Her lesson designs are complete from target objective to closure. Truly, students are
motivated to learn in her classroom.
Taylor is a true member of her First Grade level team. Her grade level team plans lessons and
units together each week. Taylor was a key part of these planning meetings. She has gained
experience teaching interventions in reading and math within multiple classroom student
configurations. Her team relies on her to co-teach differentiated groups. They have complete
confidence in her abilities to teach the standards necessary for her students. She attends all
grade level meetings and has worked closely with her Cooperating Teacher.
In conclusion, I would highly recommend Taylor Mantz for any position for which she may apply.
You will find that Taylor will enhance your building with her teamwork capabilities and her students
will excel in her classroom. If you desire more information about this excellent candidate, do not
hesitate to call at (651) 210-8207.
Sincerely,
Max D. DeRaad
Clinical Supervisor
University of Minnesota

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