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PROFESSIONALISM
Brendan is a conscientious teacher who comes to school early everyday to plan and prepare with me. He was
eager to support any after school tasks that needed to be accomplished. Additionally, he was always dressed
professionally. Brendan was invited to sit in on parent teacher interviews and was an attentive listener during the
interview process. He added his thoughts in an appropriate and timely manner to parents. His conduct in the
staff room during breaks, lunches and preps was always courteous and professional. Brendan is a person who
can join in on any number of conversations with ease, which speaks to his collegiality.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Brendan has a natural ability to read the climate in a classroom and adjust his teaching accordingly. He
approaches classroom management in a preventative stance and that allows for minimal management issues.
Brendan supervises students during transition time and pays particular attention to grouping students according
to ability and according to potential personality clashes.
When Brendan disciplines students he always reminds them of the expectations and why they are learning what
they are learning. He uses the tone of his voice in a very effective manner to let students know that it is time to
refocus and get the job done. This resulted in a mutual respect that was evident in his relationships with the
students.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
It has been an absolute privilege to work with Brendan. He has embraced every opportunity that has been
presented.
I would love the opportunity to work with Brendan again. My teaching assignment for next year will be in the
junior division and I believe Brendan would benefit in continuing his learning in a different grade with a similar
cohort of students. He could continue the inquiry model with different curriculum.