Wai`alae SchooI

Celebrg ChZldhood
SARAH YEE
4th Grade Teacher
Waialae Elementary Public Charter Schoo1
1045 19th Avenue Honolulu, Hawai`i 96816
Phone: (808) 733-4880 Fax: (808 733-4886
Twer / lnstagram / Facebook: @Waialae

December l, 2016

To Whom It May Concern:

It is with great pleasure that I am writing this letter ofrecommendation for Nicole
Yamada I have had the privilege ofworkingwith Nicole from the beginning ofthis 2016
SChool year as she completed her field experience in our inclusive, CO-taught cIassroom.

Nicole is a dedicated teacher who has worked well with our 4th grade team. She
COnSistently collaborates with us, COntributes ideas, and supports student needs. Nicole
has taken initiative to coordinate schedules and lessons with me, aS I am her co-teaCher in
the double classroom" She demonstrates flexibility and persistency as we work through
Our SChedules for both cIasses and with school events. As she has attended a11 facuItyand
grade level meetings, Nicole has aIso given input to our work ofcreating integrated
thematic units at our school.

Nicole continues to exemplify professionalism in the field ofteaching as she works with
Students and creates a safe classroom environment. She engages students through
Planned, meaningful experiences in her lessons" When co-teaChing together and through
Observation, Nicole uses a variety ofteaching strategies such as whole brain teaching and
Call-and-reSPOnSe tO maintain student engagement. She recognizes and offers students
instructional support by providing resource materials such as tip sheets or checklists and
Often makes a conscious effort to check-in with students during workshops for one-On-One
SuPPOrt"

I am confident that Nicole would contribute effectively and be a positive addition to your
school.

Best Regards,

SarahYee
4th Grade Teacher
Syee@waialae,edu