Letters of Recommendation
Below you will find five letters of recommendation from various professors, cooperating teachers, and supervisors that I have had during my time at Hope College. Each has worked with me closely and for an extended period of time, during which I have learned incredibly valuable lessons about being a teacher, a mentor, and a counselor in the education field.
GESENA GROENENDYKE
Professor Gesena Groenendyk was my supervisor for my elementary student teaching placement. She guided and aided me in the process of discovering who I am as a teacher. She observed me teaching on a variety of occasions.
(ATTACH LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION HERE)
LYNE BURKEY
Professor Lyne Burkey was my supervisor for my secondary student teaching placement. She helped me with the transition from elementary to secondary teaching and observed my teaching on various occasions.
(ATTACH LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION HERE)
LAURA ZONDERVAN
Mrs. Laura Zondervan was my cooperating teacher for my eight week student teaching placement at the elementary level. She taught me so much about self-reflection, organization, and giving 120% every day to your students. She was a phenomenal role model and I am so lucky to have had the privilege to work with her.
(ATTACH LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION HERE)
LISA ENGERS
Mrs. Lisa Engers was my copperating teacher for my eight week placement at the secondary level. MORE INFORMATION TO BE ADDED LATER.
(ATTACH LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION HERE)
JOHN YELDING
Professor John Yelding was one of my very first professors at Hope College for my freshman seminar class. He was also my academic advisor for a short while before I declared my major. I have recently had the privilege of having him as a professor once again. He has seen me grow as an individual and as an educator during my time at Hope College.
(ATTACH LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION HERE)
RENATA FERNANDEZ-DOMINGUEZ
Professor Renata Fernandez-Dominguez is the professor who I have had for the most consecutive courses during my time at Hope. She has aided my growth in the Spanish language and knowledge of the Hispanic and Latin cultures. Though one of the most vigorous professors I have ever had, she is also one of my favorite for the passion and energy she brings to her curriculum.
(ATTACH LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION HERE)
DAVE ROBERTS
Pastor Dave Roberts is not only my pastor but also my peer, as we have worked together, within a larger group, in mentoring and teaching middle schoolers and high schoolers. He has taught me a lot about balancing professionalism with personal relationships when it comes to interactions with students.(ATTACH LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION HERE)
GESENA GROENENDYKE
Professor Gesena Groenendyk was my supervisor for my elementary student teaching placement. She guided and aided me in the process of discovering who I am as a teacher. She observed me teaching on a variety of occasions.
(ATTACH LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION HERE)
LYNE BURKEY
Professor Lyne Burkey was my supervisor for my secondary student teaching placement. She helped me with the transition from elementary to secondary teaching and observed my teaching on various occasions.
(ATTACH LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION HERE)
LAURA ZONDERVAN
Mrs. Laura Zondervan was my cooperating teacher for my eight week student teaching placement at the elementary level. She taught me so much about self-reflection, organization, and giving 120% every day to your students. She was a phenomenal role model and I am so lucky to have had the privilege to work with her.
(ATTACH LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION HERE)
LISA ENGERS
Mrs. Lisa Engers was my copperating teacher for my eight week placement at the secondary level. MORE INFORMATION TO BE ADDED LATER.
(ATTACH LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION HERE)
JOHN YELDING
Professor John Yelding was one of my very first professors at Hope College for my freshman seminar class. He was also my academic advisor for a short while before I declared my major. I have recently had the privilege of having him as a professor once again. He has seen me grow as an individual and as an educator during my time at Hope College.
(ATTACH LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION HERE)
RENATA FERNANDEZ-DOMINGUEZ
Professor Renata Fernandez-Dominguez is the professor who I have had for the most consecutive courses during my time at Hope. She has aided my growth in the Spanish language and knowledge of the Hispanic and Latin cultures. Though one of the most vigorous professors I have ever had, she is also one of my favorite for the passion and energy she brings to her curriculum.
(ATTACH LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION HERE)
DAVE ROBERTS
Pastor Dave Roberts is not only my pastor but also my peer, as we have worked together, within a larger group, in mentoring and teaching middle schoolers and high schoolers. He has taught me a lot about balancing professionalism with personal relationships when it comes to interactions with students.(ATTACH LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION HERE)
