_

Southeast Missouri State University, International Programs Academic Reference Form

STUD*:T: 7lease complete this portion of the recommendation form and give it to a Southeast Missouri State University faculty member "ho has agreed to "rite a reference for you. :ame of Student: *li;abeth Sterr S9 number: S51.-14.4 )ell phone: 31-2<.024<=. S* e2mail: emsterr1s>semo.edu 7rogram for "hich you are applying: Tan;ania& !frica Semester you plan to spend abroad: Spring 3514 :ame of faculty member completing this form: ?ate 7alisch 22222222222222222222222222222222222222?ate 7alisch22222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222 # hereby authori;e the above faculty member to complete this form. # "aive my right to access this recommendation and understand that the information provided "ill be used only for the purpose for "hich it "as prepared. Signature of student *li;abeth M. Sterr Date -2102351.

Dear Faculty Member: Thank you for agreeing to complete this reference form. The student named above has applied for a Southeast Missouri State University international student teaching program and or scholarship. !cceptance into this program is based on academic ability as "ell as maturity. #t is important to the student and to the University that "e select only those students "ho are most likely to succeed in and benefit from this program. $e appreciate your candid opinions as you ans"er the follo"ing %uestions. !s you "ill note above& the candidate has "aived right of access to this reference. #f you have %uestions regarding this procedure& please contact Dr. 'ean (enton& )oordinator of #nternational Student Teaching& )ollege of *ducation at +,-./0,123445. #f you "ould rather "rite a letter of reference& please use this form as a guide in providing the information "e feel necessary in helping us make admission decisions. The student6s application cannot be processed until the references are received. $e "ould appreciate receiving your response as soon as possible. 7lease do not return the form to the student& but mail it to: Dr. 'ean (enton Director of #nternational Student Teaching )ollege of *ducation Scully 345& MS,0-, Southeast Missouri State University )ape 8irardeau& M9 0.-51

Southeast Missouri State University, International Programs

1. @o" long and in "hat capacity have you kno"n the applicantA Miss Sterr "as a block ## student in my ,th grade classroom in the fall of 3513.

3. $hat is your assessment of this student6s ability& academic motivation and past performanceA Miss Sterr did an eBcellent Cob "orking "ith the students in my class. She "as punctual "ell organi;ed& and al"ays "ent above and beyond my eBpectations. @er lessons "ere eBciting and engaging to all students. # kno" that Miss Sterr strives for success in everything she does& especially "ithin her academics.

.. 7lease indicate the applicant6s ability and competence in the follo"ing areas in comparison "ith other individuals "hom you have kno"n at similar ages in their academic careers. (elo" !verage ?no"ledge in area of speciali;ation !ble to plan and carry out research independent study student teaching !ble to eBpress thoughts in speech and "riting Self2assured and independent *motionally mature Socially mature )ooperative $ell2mannered Eesponsible #nitiative +pro2active in classroom/ $orks cooperatively "ith peers !verage !bove !verage B B B B B B B B B B B Dery 8ood 9ut2 standing #nade%uate 9pportunity To 9bserve

Southeast Missouri State University, International Programs

4. #f selected& this student "ill be re%uired to make an adCustment to a challenging living and "orking environment as a student teacher. The student6s success in this program "ill be strongly affected by his her ability to adCust

to this foreign culture. (ased on your kno"ledge of the student& please give us your opinion of her his ability to make such adCustments. Miss Sterr is a very adaptive student and has eBperience "orking "ithin different settings. She "as able to build relationships "ith the diverse group of students "ithin my class and adapt to the ever changing situations "ithin the classroom. Furthermore& Miss Sterr has shared "ith me her success of "orking "ith students in FiCi. # have no doubts that Miss Sterr can easily adCust to any environment she is in.

,. @o" "ould you describe the candidate in terms of his her maturity& sense of responsibility& reliability& honesty& and characterA !gain& Miss Sterr sho"ed a great amount of maturity and responsibility during her "ork in my classroom. She "as al"ays on time and held herself in a professional manor. She "as "ell like by the students& teachers& staff and her peers. She "as both reliable and honest. She took the initiative in my classroom to learn as much as possible& build positive relationships and "as al"ays very appreciative. Miss Sterr "as a very positive role model for the students in my class. She has a strong character that is enthusiastic& dedicated& and compassionate.

0. 7lease use this space to make any additional comments related to the applicant6s %ualifications for the program. Fou may attach an additional sheet if necessary. # feel that Miss Sterr is an eBemplary candidate for this opportunity. She is passionate about teaching and it sho"s through her hard "ork& dedication to the students& and her drive to succeed and learn. She is friendly& outgoing& and& above all& ready to accept any challenge that comes her "ay.

Southeast Missouri State University, International Programs

-. 7lease check the statement that most accurately reflects your opinion regarding this applicant. __B__The student has my strong recommendation _____ # cannot recommend this student for the program _____ # have minor reservations& but # am "illing to recommend this student "ith the follo"ing reservations.

7lease print the follo"ing information: _______?ate 7alisch___________________________ :ame _____________,th 8rade Teacher________________ Title position ____________- 1 1.___________________ Date ___0.020.420514_______________________ Telephone

____________'ackson E3 School District___________________ #nstitution University ____1.11 )o Ed 014______________________ !ddress ___'ackson& M9. 0.-,,______________________ )ity& State& Gip _____kharke>Cackson.k13.mo.us_________ *2mail ___________________________________ Signature

______________________________________________________________________________________________ HH :9T*: #f kno"ledge of a foreign language is re%uired for the program participation& and you have kno"ledge of the student6s capabilities& please ans"er the follo"ing: <. 7lease indicate your opinion of the applicant6s present language ability in each of the follo"ing categories: :9:* Iistening ability Speaking ability Eeading ability $riting ability =. $hat is your opinion of the applicant6s ability to pursue university2level course"ork in this languageA ______ Should have no difficulty ______ Should be able to manage ade%uately after a short period of adCustment abroad. ______ $ill re%uire additional training before beginning the program ______ $ill re%uire considerable training before necessary competence can be attained Iimited (asic !bility #ntermediate& some consistency !dvance& can use compleB structures