Recommendation

for: Hannah Metcalf, Iowa State University, May, 2015 graduate

To whom it may concern:
I am very please to write a letter of recommendation for Hannah Metcalf. I was Hannah’s
Field Experience Supervisor at Iowa State University. I observed her during her second
eight week teaching experience in a Third grade class at Hillis Elementary in the Des Moines
Public School District. It was a privilege and pleasure to observe Hannah interacting and
applying her skills with the students.

Hannah was very positive, complimenting the students and encouraging them to do their
best at all times. I observed a guided reading group the concentrated on a non- fiction book.
Some of the students struggled with the book and Hannah continuously encouraged them.
She did a great job of concentrating on the small group buy also scanning he whole class as
they worked.

Hannah Did a great job of aligning her lessons with district standards. Her lesson plans were
precise and she reflected on the lessons to make sure the next one would be that much
better.

I also observed a lesson in Math. The lesson was on telling time. It included using a clock on
the interactive board and involving various students to explain their work to the class. The
lesson was review for a chapter test and was very well done. The students that needed help
reading the test pulled up in a small group.

Hannah also made great connections with the students. She has a very enthusiastic way of
teaching, combining professionalism and a great sense of humor.

Hannah has an excellent work ethic and worked well with the other staff members at HIllis
Elementary. She communicated well with parents, students, and other teachers. She was
professional at all times.

Hannah’s cooperating teacher stated that, “Hannah showed great enthusiasm, flexibility,
and was eager to learn.” She also stated that, “Hannah thoroughly thinks through lessons
and is well planned and organized.”

Hannah would be a great hire for any elementary school teaching position. She would be a
great asset to the faculty. She has a very natural ability to be a great teacher. Hannah is
excited about growing as a teacher.

Is you wish, I can provide additional information to support Hannah’s application for a
position in your district, please contact me at Rowland.margie@gmail.com or 515-225-0459


Sincerely,



Margie Rowland