May 31st, 2015

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

A letter of reference for Aaron Shaw:
As a B.Ed. Field Placement Supervisor for the St. Thomas University School
of Education, I had the opportunity to observe Aaron Shaw during the period of
November 3rd to December 19th, 2014. During this internship he taught Grade 6
Math and Social Studies at Nashwaaksis Middle School in Fredericton, New
Brunswick; his cooperating teacher was Corrine Gallagher.
The most impressive thing about Mr. Shaw is that he always put his
students first. This was evident in his planning and his approach in the classroom.
He had many students with weak academic skills; he was patient and encouraging
as he delivered the curriculum. He often checked to see if they were following his
teaching and explained further when necessary. He made effective use of the
Smart Board to support his teaching.
Mr. Shaw exhibited great respect for his students and he received their
respect in return. He communicated very well with his cooperating teacher and
was more than willing to observe her effective style and learn from her input.
He managed his classes very well. If there was any chatter, he would be
sure that it was dealt with so that all of his students would stay focused on the
task at hand. He moved around the classroom and gave one-on-one support
when necessary.
Mr. Shaw always conducted himself in a professional manner; he was
careful about his appearance and the way he related to his students. I feel that
he has the potential to be a very effective teacher and I have no hesitation in
recommending him. If you need any further information, please do not hesitate
to contact me. (aelias99@gmail.com)

Sincerely,
Alfred Paul-Elias
B.Ed. Field Placement Supervisor
School of Education
St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB