Dinia Conner

P.S. 971
6214 4th Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11220

July 1st, 2015

To Whom It May Concern:

Samantha DiBiase taught at P.S. 971 School of Math, Science and Healthy Living
in Brooklyn, New York. She was placed in my second grade classroom as a student
teacher. Samantha DiBiase showed an energetic attitude, and a true sense of
professionalism.
Samantha DiBiase was responsible for lessons across all academic subjects. She
took a special interest in developing a Realistic Fiction unit in writing. She followed the
Teachers College model to develop the writing unit. Her lessons were well thought out,
and showed a wide variety of child centered activities, to meet the many needs of
different learning styles within the classroom.
Samanthas lessons demonstrated confidence in her ability to have all students be
successful learners and participants, which promoted self confidence, and a higher level
of self esteem in her students. Her kind and gentle way with the students provided a safe
environment for all to learn. Samantha demonstrated outstanding fairness and consistency
in dealing with behavior management. The classroom climate was one of mutual respect,
friendship, and a sincere understanding of each students self esteem and ability level.
Samanthas communication skills, both with students, supervising teacher, staff
and parents were excellent. Lessons were delivered with directions being clear and
concise. She has a gift of questioning techniques, which elicited responses from all
children. Students were comfortable reaching out to her for additional help, which she
gave readily.
I felt Samantha was able to communicate with me on a professional level, which
made our professional relationship very comfortable. She would not hesitate to ask
questions and was very accepting of constructive feedback and applied suggestions
readily. I have truly enjoyed supervising and watching Samantha mature in her teaching
ability.
It is without hesitation, and my personal opinion, that Samantha DiBiase will be
an outstanding addition to your school faculty. Her dedication to the education field, her
outstanding organizational skills, and her exemplary teaching ability, leads me to believe
that she has the dedication and knowledge to be a successful teacher, and has a lot to
offer to the teaching profession. If you need further information, please do not hesitate to
contact me via email at diniaconner@gmail.com, or to the following phone number 347-
742-0194.

Sincerely,

Dinia Conner