LM Reference - Literacy Lab

Leading Men Fellowship Reference

The applicant

has indicated that you are able to provide a reference to support an application to work with The Literacy Lab's Leading Men Fellowship.

The Fellowship is designed to create opportunities and diversify the teacher pipeline by hiring recent high school graduates to participate in a year-long, residency-style program. Fellows explore a career in education while earning a living wage and dramatically increasing literacy skills for young children. If you would like more information on the Fellowship, please visit https://theliteracylab.org/our-work/leadingmen/

Please candidly reflect on the candidate’s qualifications and your past experiences with them. Your input is greatly appreciated! This reference should take only 5-10 minutes to complete.

Reference Contact Details

First Name

Last Name

Position / Title

Organization

City

State

Email Address

Phone Number

Relationship to Applicant

How long have you known the applicant?

In what capacity have you known the applicant?

Please describe the situation in which you know the applicant.

Review of Applicant

Please rate the applicant in the following areas on a scale from 7 (excellent) to 1 (poor).

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Works well as part of a team
Works well with diverse populations
Has good rapport with children / youth
Shows up on time
Follows through on assigned tasks
Demonstrates growth mindset
Takes constructive feedback well

Please describe the applicant’s flexibility and humility in stressful or challenging situations.

Please explain any reservations you may have about the applicant’s professionalism and/or ability to consistently serve Monday-Friday for 10 months with The Literacy Lab.

If you have no reservations, please indicate that here.

What is your overall recommendation?

Do you authorize The Literacy Lab to identify you as the source of this reference AND to release a copy of this reference in its entirety upon request to the applicant?

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Contact Information

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Reliability
Organization Skills
Follows Directions
Takes Initiative