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Northwood High School

TimberWolves “A Plan for the Future”


4515 Portola Parkway Irvine, CA 92620 Phone (949) 936-7200
Office FAX: (949) 936-7209 Student Services/Athletics Office FAX: 936-7219

April 14, 2024

To Whom It May Concern,

I am very pleased to write a letter of recommendation for Tuong La. I


have been fortunate enough to be the mentor teacher for Mr. La this year and have
had the opportunity to become acquainted with his teaching abilities. His teaching
assignment has been our 11th grade Embedded Honors Integrated Science course.
Mr. La continually fosters a classroom environment that is student
centered. He strives to engage students in both problem solving, and critical
thinking in order to make the subject matter meaningful. He makes use of various
strategies to connect the learning goals to the students’ prior knowledge, life
experiences and interests. He has implemented numerous activities in order to
incorporate common core learning objectives into his 5E lesson plans. He asks
probing questions that require students to examine their understanding and defend
their position.
Mr. La exhibits excellent knowledge of the subject matter and he
organizes the curriculum to support student understanding. What I find most
impressive is his ability to create opportunities that allow all learners to engage
with the science curriculum. When presenting new material to students, Mr. La
incorporates engaging visuals that help convey an appreciation of science.
His classroom management is excellent. He consistently maintains
standards for student behavior thereby creating a classroom climate that promotes
fairness and respect. He plans and implements classroom procedures and routines
that support student learning. His rapport with students is evident. The students
appreciate his friendly demeanor and respect his guidance in the classroom. The
ease with which he has taken the lead for the Spring semester is unparalleled. He
demonstrates characteristics of a veteran teacher.
Mr. La is a promising young teacher who conveys an excitement for
learning. I am confident he will make an excellent contribution to your science
department.

Sincerely,

James Dickson
Science Department Chair

Irvine Unified School District 5050 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA 92604 Phone: (949) 936-5000
Northwood High School website: www.iusd.k12.ca.us/nhs/

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