onl UNIVERSITY oF UTAH March 1, 2015 Re: Steven Thomas To Whom It May Concer: Steven Thomas was a student in the Teacher Preparation program at the Urban Institute for Teacher Education (UITE), at the University of Utah. | was Steven's supervisor for his student teaching experience, as well as his instructor for several courses during his college experience. Steven did a wonderful job during his student teaching experience. He was assigned to a third grade classroom in an at-risk school in Granite School District. From the very beginning, Mr. Thomas took advantage of every teaching opportunity and continued to improve his skills during the eight-month experience. | was very impressed with the skills that Steven developed as a teacher. Of particular note, was the establishment of Mr. Thomas’s consistent classroom management skills. In fact, he displayed many skills that you would see in an effective seasoned teacher. He was pleasant, consistent, and organized, creating a nurturing third grade atmosphere. Steven displayed solid lesson planning skills. He was very thorough and creative during all lessons | observed He developed a wonderful rapport with the students and established consistent procedures. Steven completed all assignments in a timely manner, even with the busy schedule of a student teacher. His confidence level is high and he puts in all the necessary work to develop his teaching skills, always wanting to improve I highly recommend that Steven Thomas be hired as an elementary school teacher. | would have no hesitation in placing Steven in charge of a classroom. He will meet every challenge because he is already a wonderful teacher. Sincerel hn H. Funk Clinical Instructor 801-556-4982 URBAN INSTITUTE FOR TEACHER EDUCATION ‘allege of veation, 1731 Campus Center Dive Rn 2266 Sal ake iy, tah 94112 801 5817758 TAKGOTSET 2509 trnmciteutonedy