| University GY” oWindsor March 1, 2017 Reference letter for Ms. Taylor Masse It is with great pleasure that | forward to you this letter of reference in support of Ms. Taylor Masse. I have known Taylor since September 2015 as her instructor in the Education Foundations, Law and Ethics three courses for pre-service teacher candidates in the new two-year Bachelor of Education program at the University of Windsor. Taylor made an appointment to see me and all her other professors before she started. the program. She wanted to ensure that she had all the materials well in advance so that she could be fully prepared for the start of classes in September of that year, | was impressed with her diligence, dedication and determination, She displayed a genuine interest in learning and shifting her thinking, while accepting dissonance and ambiguity ‘as part of the transformation inherent in the learning process. She set high standards for herself that were reflected in the quality of her preparation, participation and assignments in these courses. Taylor is resourceful, tenacious, a self-starter, and has strong analytical and written skills, She also possesses excellent interpersonal skills that she uses effectively to develop solid relationships with her peers and faculty members. Moreover, she displays an easy-going, positive and respectful attitude, and a wonderful sense of humor, Her peers frequently solicit her advice regarding issues they encounter in their own work, and Taylor, wholeheartedly and without hesitation attempts to offer her assistance, while always maintaining an optimistic disposition I truly believe that future opportunities will enable Taylor to build on the skills and competencies that she has acquired during her education thus far and her academic ancl professional experiences. She has the potential to hone the leadership and management skills necessary to achieve her professional goals of becoming a leader in the systemShe is an individual with passion and resilience who demonstrates a strong commitment to rigor and excellence. Taylor is a dedicated educator who has a proxtuctive future ead of her. I fully and without hesitation recommend her for any teaching position because I believe she will excel at anything she undertakes, and will be an ayset to the institution where she is employed. Please feel free to contact me for further email:ydaniel @uwindsor.ca, nformation or comments via Sincerely Educational Administration, Leadership and Policy Studies Faculty of Education, University of Windsor Windsor, ON.