(ly % 5B international Letter of Reference for Ms. Jaimi Litus School 09.05.2017 Stuttgart Ms. Litus joined the Language A department at the International School of Stuttgart in 2016 to teach both MYP grades 7,8,9 and 10 in addition to Diploma Language B English. She engaged well with her MYP colleagues to prepare for the self-study visit by the IBO in the fall by updating the units of study as well as collaborating in committee to complete reflection on our program delivery. As part of my job, I visited her classroom to observe lessons and interaction with students. Ms, Litus demonstrated an impressive relationship with her students during class discussion. The interactions indicate a mutual respect and shared interest in the learning outcomes. Lessons observed demonstrate a clear structure using a variety of approaches using a range of both static and interactive media, Written instructions are clearly explained prior to assigning a task. Any follow-up detail- and reinforcing-questions are answered in concise language with examples provided. Once students begin the assignment Ms, Litus circulates throughout the class to ensure that the weaker students are all on task and to challenge the stronger students to extend their thinking beyond basic expectations of the criteria sheet. Formative and summative assignments containing Ms. Litus’ supportive and instructive comments are returned to students in a timely manner. Bulletin boards are updated in a timely manner to demonstrate learning during the unit of study to highlight the learning objectives and summative assessment expectations, Ms, Litus continually updates the displays with current student work, additional visual discussion prompts, sample discussion questions and theme-related decorations to provide an attractive display. ‘When not teaching in the classroom Ms. Litus is readily available both electronically and in person for any student questions, problems and assistance. She appears to be very comfortable working with high school students and enjoys a mutually communicative relationship with parents. Ms. Litus enjoys a positive relationship with her line manager and director as well as a collegial relationship with her peers in the school. She has become a valued member of the department and she will be missed. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me, With best wishes, Head of Language A Bepartment Upper School English Teacher mefl@issev.de Intemational School Stuttgart eV, isiBssevee ~ wwwintemationalschoo-stutgaride Sigmaringer Strasse 257, 70597 Stuttgart, Germary . Telephone 49(0) 711 76 96 000 Fax 49(0) 711 76 96 0010