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Mater Dei High School

1202 West Edinger Avenue


Santa Ana, California 92707-2191
714 / 754-7711

October 2018

To Whom It May Concern,

It is my pleasure to recommend Leanne Castillo for a teaching position. Leanne has served as a
long-term substitute teacher for Physics and AP Physics 1 at Mater Dei High School. Leanne is a
skilled educator who uses educational technology and effective collaboration with other teachers to
ensure a holistic learning experience for her students.

Leanne uses research-based instructional methodologies to deliver solid lessons for her students.
Leanne’s lessons include a good balance of direct instruction, guided practice, and checks for
understanding, as well as lab/inquiry-based lessons, and project-based lessons. For example,
Leanne ’s students will be designing rockets, launching them, then reflecting on their results and
refining their designs. Leanne also does a great job of incorporating re-teaching. Leanne takes
the time to go through each problem with her students to help them learn how to correct any
misconceptions.

Leanne is skilled in using 1:1 technology to augment the learning experience for her students and in
using learning management systems and student management systems. Our students have iPads to
use in the classroom and Leanne utilizes these for all student assignments and assessments.
Leanne has also used the Canvas learning management system to post all assignments for her
students. Leanne also does a great job of using Aeries to ensure that students and parents are aware
of their grades.

In addition to being a strong classroom teacher, Leanne is a valuable team player and works well with
all other teachers. Leanne meets with our Science Department and the Physics course team several
times each month as part of Professional Learning Communities. Leanne also analyzes assessment
data frequently with her course team and helps to plan adjustments to the curriculum, student
interventions, and/or re-teaching.

I would be happy to answer any of your questions about Leanne and can be reached at (714) 754-
7711 ext. 528 or klawrence@materdei.org.

Thank you for your time and consideration,

Kimberly Lawrence
Summer School Principal
Science Department Chair
Honors & AP Biology Teacher
Mater Dei High School

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