Mary Rose Cardinal Early Childhood Teacher Elmhurst Academy of Early Learning 212 W. Lake Street Elmhurst, IL 60126 July 27, 2017 To Whom It May Concern, Ihave worked directly with Kerri Ronda for the past year at Elmhurst Academy. Kerri is the assistant teacher in the infant classroom, where | am a teacher. In addition to her assistant teacher duties, Kerri has other responsibilities at Elmhurst Academy. Kerri has strong work ethics, which qualify her for the assistant teacher position at your school. Kerri always arrives to work on time, ready to start her day. She is flexible with her hours as needed. Kerri is able to work with all the staff in the school. Kerri has formed a strong bond with the children she works with. She is nurturing and caring with the infants in our classroom. Kerri’s interactions with the children foster their development. She knows the infant’s individual schedules and follows through in caring for their daily needs. Kerri has good communication skills with parents; being professional as she talks with them about their child’s day. While working in the classroom, Kerri is able to prepare materials for activities, assist with putting together documentation boards and leading projects with the children. Kerri plans ahead and will have materials ready for activities without direction. She naturally knows what needs to happen next in the classroom and follows through without direction. Kerri is able to multi-task and stays calm during busy times. | believe Kerri is qualified for the Assistant Teacher position in your early childhood school. if you have additional questions, please feel free to contact me. Mary Rose Cardinal 630-464-6895