March 13, 2016

To Whom It May Concern:

RE: Reference for Drew Anderson
I had the privilege of having Drew Anderson as a student teacher at Hill
Spring School for the spring of 2015 in my PE classes. I have had the chance
of working with student teachers for the past few years, and was very
impressed with Drew. I noticed that he had an easy going nature, and
demeanor, that worked in his favour as he taught junior high aged students.
With his easy going nature, he was able to build strong a rapport with many
of the students which helped to solidify his standing as a teacher for them.
Drew was asked to teach the badminton unit in my junior high PE classes.
Although this was not an area of strength for him, he was able to teach the
unit confidently and help the student to achieve the goals laid out in his
lesson plans. Drew was organized, and his classes flowed in a nature that
was easy to follow. The students were assessed fairly and accurately and was
able to develop an appropriate voice needed to teach in a PE class.
As is the case with junior high aged students, Drew was able to deal with
different situations and circumstances in areas of discipline. He handled
himself professionally, and was able to work with the students without losing
class time or the attention of the other students.
I believe that Drew will be a fantastic teacher, and am pleased that I had the
opportunity to have him work at our school as a student teacher.
Sincerely,

Tom Bennett
Spring Glen Junior High