Applicant: I understand that my signature below waives my access to this recommendation.
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Name: Elementary Secondary
Writer of Recommendation: This recommendation should be completed by someone who has directly observed the applicant’s performance
while working with students in a classroom setting. This information is vital to the review process and your time is greatly appreciated. Your
recommendation is very important in making our admissions decisions. We ask that you complete this form, you ask yourself the following
question: “Would I want this applicant to teach my child?” Please submit this form directly to the Graduate Division in a sealed envelope or by
email attachment to hilograd@hawaii.edu.
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UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT HILO
Master of Arts in Teaching Program
Recommendation Form
Early Bird Application Deadline:
December 15
Submit directly to the
Graduate Division
1. In what capacity and for how long have you known the applicant? Describe the specific contact time relevant to your
knowledge of the applicant. (e.g. “The applicant volunteered for two hours each week for a total of twenty-two hours in
the Fall of 2016.”)
2. Please provide any other commentary related to questions below, or about the applicant’s interpersonal skills,
experience with children and/or adolescents, and potential as a teacher.
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Applicant:___________________________________
PROFESSIONAL POTENTIAL
Below is the Professional Attributes Scale utilized by the Master of Arts in Teaching Program. Please rate the applicant by checking the appropriate boxes and
providing commentary. Write your comments on additional pages as needed.
1) Attendance: Demonstrates responsibility and dependability.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
2) Punctuality: Arrives at or before designated starting time.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
3) Oral Expression: Communicates and uses grammatically correct English.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
4) Written Expression: Models effective writing; writes in a clear, organized
manner.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
5) Tact, Judgment: Demonstrates diplomacy, sensitivity, and
professionalism.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
6) Reliability/Dependability: Completes assigned tasks and duties; provides
prompt feedback.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
7) Self-Initiative/Independence: Demonstrates creativity, resourcefulness,
and self-initiative.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
8) Collegiality: Develops supportive relationships, shares ideas, listens
empathically, and offers assistance.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
9) Interaction With Students: Establishes positive rapport with students.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
10) Response To Feedback: Responds to suggestions for improvement and
adjusts performance accordingly.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
11) Desire To Improve Teaching Performance: Reflects on practice and
seeks suggestions for improvement.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
12) Commitment to Student Learning: Demonstrates a belief that all students
can learn by adjusting instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
13) Professional Ethics: Demonstrates ethical behavior, maintains student
privacy and confidentiality.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
14) Professional Demeanor: Behaves in a professional manner in accord with
school policy; contributes positively to school and community relations.
Consistently
Generally
Sometimes
Rarely
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