August 18, 2014

Re: Recommendation for Jessica Katz

To Whom It May Concern:
I am privileged to write this letter of recommendation in support of Ms. Jessica Katz. I have
worked with Ms. Katz during the Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG) at Fairfield University as
her supervisor and I am quite impressed with her abilities.
Jessica gives 100% as a teacher, colleague and peer. She has been an instrumental part of the SIG
program, and demonstrates excellent content knowledge in in all subject areas, especially the
arts.
When spending time observing Ms. Katz, it is immediately evident to me that she has a love for
the profession and a sincere interest and concern for all her students. Further, Ms. Katz has a
keen understanding of school-aged children and their needs.
Ms. Katz is a self-starter and will investigate concepts and initiatives to better her effectiveness
as a teacher and teaching assistant in the classroom. Unsolicited, Ms. Katz frequently
volunteered to support student instruction at a moments notice doubling her teaching assistant
duties.
Ms. Katz is also a caring and dedicated professional for all children during her duties as Program
Assistant for SIG. I know she supported many classrooms throughout the program and has
received numerous, unsolicited, high praises for her dedication to our students. What impresses
me most about Jessica is she makes herself available to assist everyone.
Ms. Jessica Katz is a highly qualified instructor and should be given every consideration for the
opportunity for any position she applies herself too. It would be wonderful to see such a bright
young woman enter the teaching ranks. If you need further assistance, I would be more than
happy to furnish you with additional information.
Respectfully,

Peter S. Carlson
Academic Dean
Summer Institute for the Gifted
Fairfield University