SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HEALTH & SOCIETY Office of Student Teaching and Field Experiences

202 McGUFFEY HALL 210 E. Spring Street OXFORD, OH 45056-3493 (513) 529-7245 (513) 529-1763 fax MiamiOH.edu

To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing this letter in support of Abigail Coleman. I supervised Abby during her student teaching experience in the fall of 2013 for Miami University. She studenttaught in a first grade classroom at Highland Elementary School in Hamilton, Ohio. Ms. Coleman quickly developed rapport with her students and provided an environment that was safe, supportive, and caring. Ms. Coleman was highly motivated and planned lessons that were developmentally appropriate, creative and engaging. Abby, knew the content and used clear and coherent connections with students prior knowledge to deliver her instruction. Ms. Coleman was very organized and was an excellent communicator. One of her greatest assets was her natural ability to connect with her students. Abby also used technology to enhance her instruction and exhibited behavior management skills which created more time on task. Examples of Ms. Colemans strengths are listed below: She established a focus for student learning by implementing appropriate learning objectives for all students and communicating the expectation that all students will learn. She created learning objectives that were aligned to the Common Core state standards. She utilized assessment for various purposes including progress monitoring and differentiating instruction. She used content specific instructional strategies that reflected an understanding of the prerequisite relationships among important content and concepts. She recognized characteristics of gifted students, students with disabilities, and at-risk students in order to assist in appropriate identification, instruction and intervention. She expected all students to achieve to their full potential. She treated all students fairly and established an environment that was respectful, supportive, and caring. She evaluated and supported student learning through the use of a variety of assessments. She employed a variety of formal and informal assessment techniques to collect evidence of students knowledge and skills and analyzed data efficiently to inform instruction. She used specific instructional strategies to effectively teach the central concepts of the curriculum.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HEALTH & SOCIETY Office of Student Teaching and Field Experiences
202 McGUFFEY HALL 210 E. Spring Street OXFORD, OH 45056-3493 (513) 529-7245 (513) 529-1763 fax MiamiOH.edu

She analyzed data and progress- monitored student learning in order to plan, differentiate, and modify instruction. I would highly recommend Ms. Coleman for a teaching position. Any school district would be fortunate to acquire a teacher of her caliber. Please feel free to contact me if you would like further information about Ms. Colemans student teaching performance. I can be reached at 513-907-4146. Sincerely,

Dr. B. Gayle Niehaus Student Teacher Supervisor Miami University