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Letter of Recommendation Guidelines

It is recommended that you have three letters of recommendation in your Teaching Credential File. Letters of recommendation should be written by individuals that know your potential as a teacher (Professors, Supervisor/Advisor), what kind of worker you are (Cooperating teachers, other teachers, Principles), and direct supervisors that have seen you working with students in teaching-related activities such as coaching, camp counseling, or other comparable work or volunteer experience. Avoid straight character references.

Remember to keep your letters of recommendation current. When you change schools or a new principal is assigned to your school, ask your current principal to write you a letter of recommendation. Don't wait until you're ready to switch schools to request recommendations from administrators.

Letters of recommendation should be on the employer's official letterhead stationery, and should be addressed "To Whom It May Concern." They must be dated and signed by the writer.

Requesting a Letter of Recommendation

Community College Candidates

Counselors and School Psychologists

Administrators

Stellar Letters of Recommendation