1. June 22, 2015
To Whom It May Concern,
Meredith Swedlund student taught at Sparks Elementary School, in Frisco, Texas
from January 2015 through May 2015. Meredith was assigned to a self-contained
second grade class comprised of 21 students. Extra duties included weekly
collaborative planning sessions, supervision of students, attendance at staff and team
meetings, ARD and 504 meetings, and participation in a book study.
Meredith has shown a true sense of professionalism. Punctuality, sincerity, and
dedication were evident in her daily work. The same standard was evident throughout
her experience. Ms. Swedlund showed an energetic attitude and maintained a
professional appearance and a professional manner.
Throughout her experience, Meredith’s lessons continued to be well thought out
and showed a wide variety of child centered activities to meet the many needs of
different learning styles within the classroom. Her lessons demonstrated confidence in
her ability to have all students be successful learners and participants, which promoted
self confidence and a higher level of self esteem in her students. Her kind and gentle
way with the students provided a safe environment for all to learn. Ms. Swedlund
demonstrated outstanding fairness and consistency in dealing with behavior
management. The classroom climate was one of mutual respect and a sincere
understanding of each student’s self esteem and ability level. In meetings with parents,
Meredith displayed professionalism and often added valuable information for both
parents and teachers.
Meredith’s communication skills with students, staff, and parents were excellent.
Lessons were delivered with directions being clear and concise. She has a gift of higher
level questioning techniques, which elicit responses from all children. Students were
comfortable seeking out Ms. Swedlund for additional help, which she gave readily. I felt
Meredith was able to communicate with the second grade team on a professional level
as well as a friendship level. This made our working relationship very comfortable.
Meredith would not hesitate to ask questions and was very accepting of constructive
feedback and applied suggestions readily. I have truly enjoyed supervising and watching
Meredith mature in her teaching ability.
And so it is without hesitation, in my personal opinion, that Meredith Swedlund will be an
outstanding addition to any school faculty. Her dedication to the education field,
her outstanding organizational skills, and her exemplary teaching ability, leads me to
believe that Meredith has the dedication and knowledge to be a successful teacher and
will have much to offer the teaching profession.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Wattenbarger
Cooperating Teacher
Frisco Independent School District
Sparks Elementary School
Second Grade
469-633-3024