Andrea McKichan

5th Grade Math Teacher

IJ Holton Intermediate School
1800 4th Ave. SE
Austin, MN 55912

March 23, 2024

To whom it may concern:

I am pleased to write this letter of recommendation for Madison Bartlett. I had the immense
pleasure of mentoring Madison as her cooperating teacher during her student-teaching
experience. She is skilled at dealing with students of all abilities, and especially with
differentiating the needs of all her students. She is a highly creative teacher, finding ways to
reach every student.

Madison is a true team player. Her flexibility and ability to hold students accountable are
commendable. She is dedicated to her work and a joy to be around. We frequently discussed
team issues, and Madison's collaborative approach was instrumental in resolving these
problems.

Madison has consistently demonstrated her understanding of what it takes to be a successful

teacher. Her dedication to her students is unwavering. She is meticulously organized, always
putting the needs of her students first. She has shown compassion and understanding in various
situations while maintaining exceptional classroom discipline. Her clear and concise lessons
have helped significantly improve the quality of student work. She challenged her students to do
their best, resulting in noticeable improvements.

Madison is a proactive individual. She doesn't wait for things to happen; she takes the initiative
to make them happen. She immediately jumps into action if she identifies an area that can be
improved or a task that needs to be done. Her proactive nature ensures that she does everything
well. She was able to start teaching lessons on her second day of student teaching. She asked
deep questions about approaching specific students and state standards and was eager to learn
and improve. She thoughtfully implemented every suggestion I gave her.

In closing, I have no hesitation in recommending Madison Bartlett for this teaching position. I
feel confident she would be an asset to any school.

Sincerely,

Andrea McKichan
IJ Holton Intermediate School