Lori Johnson reference letter.2017
- 1. January 14, 2017 I am writing this letter in support of Ms. Lori Johnson’s application for the Instructor/Assistant Professor with Ithaca College, Department of Writing, position number CN000015471. Ms.Johnson has been employed at Rappahannock Community College (RCC) asa parttime adjunct faculty member of the English department. As campus dean and academic dean for the English department, I am her direct supervisor and frequently interact with Ms. Johnson. She has been employed with the college as an adjunct instructor since the spring of 2013. She has taught a variety of English classes which include developmental reading/writing, college composition and literature courses. In addition to teaching on campus, she has taught at severaloff campus locations, including teaching college English courses in a local high school which supported the college’s dual enrollment program. She completed a series of online/distance education trainer courses,including the effective use of our learning management system (blackboard), to qualify as an online and hybrid course instructor for the RCC. During the spring 2017 semester,she will be teaching in-person and hybrid college composition and literature courses. Ms. Johnson works closely with the full time English faculty in her current role, and though not required, attends most of the departmental meetings, and actively participates in quality assurance/assessment activities. She is organized, thoughtful and detail oriented. She has consistently demonstrated her commitment to student success.Ms.Johnson is frequently found meeting with her students outside of class, tutoring or mentoring students, providing words of encouragement, seeking assistance additional resources for students, and generally bringing cheer to all those around her. She has had very good student evaluation. She has consistently demonstrated a commitment to student success and providing a quality educational experience for her students. One of the many advantages in working at a smaller college, is that as a dean, I have the opportunity to work closely with our adjunct faculty. It is why I can say without reservation, that I enthusiastically recommend Ms. Lori Johnson for Ithaca College’s full time English faculty position. I think you will find that she is an intelligent and gifted teacher. Her experience in teaching a variety of students, including high school and non-traditional students through various delivery modalities, would be an asset to the Department of Writing at Ithaca College. If you should have any questions, please contact me at 804-333- 6771. Sincerely, PatriciaMullins Patricia Mullins Dean Warsaw Campus