Downey Unified School District

Ward Elementary School

8851 Adoree Street, Downey, California 90242
(562) 904-3591, FAX: (562) 469-7220

Board of Education

President April 6, 2023

Giovanna Perez-Saab

Vice President
Nancy A. Swenson To Whom It May Concern:

Clerk It is with great honor that I write a letter of recommendation for Marissa Soriano. I
Linda Salomon Saldaña
am fortunate to have known her since August of 2019. I worked with her at Lewis
Members Elementary School. She was a kindergarten interventionist inside of my classroom.
Tyrone Conde
D. Mark Morris Marissa and I collaborated closely as she worked in my classroom daily. Marissa
Jose J. Rodriguez
planned, prepared, and instructed multiple guided reading groups. The students
Barbara R. Samperi
were highly engaged during her lessons. Also, she evaluated students using running
Superintendent records and other teacher made assessments to guide her instruction.
John A. Garcia, Jr., Ph.D.
Marissa successfully managed students’ behaviors both in and out of the classroom.
She supervised students inside of the cafeteria before school began as well as
volunteered her time after school supporting students in the robotics club. Marissa
is eager to improve as a professional by attending trainings offered by the district
and school site.

Marissa is punctual, professional, hard-working, prepared, organized, adaptable,

creative, and a quick learner. She is willing to do whatever it takes to complete a
task. Marissa has a positive attitude and gets along well with all staff members,
parents and students. I am continuously impressed with the knowledge she brings to
the grade level data meetings and her dedication to ensure all students as successful.

I highly recommend Marissa Soriano for a teaching position She would be a huge
asset to any school. Please feel free to contact me by phone at (714) 330-6530 or
by email at koverturf@dusd.net for any questions.

Sincerely,

Kristy Overturf

Mrs. Kristy Overturf

Categorical Resource Teacher, Ward Elementary School