Recommendation Letter Template for Teachers
Professional teacher recommendation letter template for principals, administrators, and colleagues writing strong academic and professional references for teachers.
This recommendation letter template helps school administrators, colleagues, and mentors provide strong references for teachers applying to new positions, promotions, grants, fellowships, or leadership opportunities. It emphasizes teaching excellence, student impact, professional strengths, and contributions to the school community.
When To Use
Use this template when recommending a teacher for a new job, promotion, grant, fellowship, leadership role, or professional development opportunity.
Template
Example
To Whom It May Concern, I am pleased to recommend Megan Davis for the Instructional Coach position. Megan has excelled as a 3rd grade teacher at Pine Grove Elementary for 6 years, and I have had the pleasure of working closely with her as a colleague and administrator. Megan consistently delivers engaging, research-based lessons and demonstrates exceptional skill in differentiated instruction. Specifically, she implemented data-driven reading interventions that improved student reading proficiency by 28% over one academic year. Additionally, she volunteered to lead our school's Professional Learning Community on literacy instruction, coaching colleagues and contributing to improved outcomes across our grade level. Her strengths include student-centered instruction, collaborative leadership, and strong data analysis. I have found her to be innovative, dedicated, and genuinely invested in student learning. She consistently goes above and beyond to support student success and our school community. I strongly endorse her candidacy for this position. Sincerely, Carol Kim Assistant Principal Pine Grove Elementary (555) 555-6666 carol.kim@pinegrove.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a teacher recommendation letter mention?
Include specific classroom teaching strengths, student achievement data or impact, school community contributions, professional growth, and reasons you endorse them.
Should I include student test scores or achievement data?
Yes, if relevant and positive. Data about student progress, test improvements, or learning outcomes strengthens the recommendation significantly.
Can principals write teacher recommendations?
Absolutely. Principals and administrators often write strong recommendations. Peer recommendations from grade-level colleagues can also be valuable.
What if the teacher is new to my school?
You can still write a positive recommendation based on what you've observed. Be honest about the timeframe and focus on specific strengths you've documented.
Should I mention classroom management?
Yes, if it's a strength. Mention specific approaches to creating positive learning environments or handling challenging behaviors.
Can I mention the teacher's collaboration with colleagues?
Absolutely. Leadership, mentoring others, and school-wide contributions strengthen recommendations significantly.
How long should a teacher recommendation be?
One page is standard. Include enough specific examples and student impact data to be compelling and credible.
Is it appropriate to mention grants or fellowships the teacher received?
Yes, if relevant. Any recognition or awards the teacher has earned strengthens the recommendation.
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