To whom it may concern:

Scott Trujillo is an outstanding science teacher who I hired five years ago at Johnson

Junior High School. For the past couple years, he has been the seventh grade science

department chair. He also taught eighth grade physical science and assisted his

department at all times. During this time, he worked with the seventh and eighth

grade science department and compiled common assessments and lesson plans.

Scott incorporates many fun and interesting activities into his curriculum to hook

students into science, some of these activities included; 2liter bottle rockets

showing Newton’s laws of motion, build your own instruments showing wave

fundamentals, a project based learning module called Fraud which taught students

to use forensics as a science tool, and the student’s favorite, and the car push race to

investigate motion.

Scott also volunteered to assist the school in several ways by allowing us to move

him from eighth grade to seventh grade thus having to learn a new curriculum. He

worked with the administration in assisting a new science teacher and took on

several professional developments while working on his Master’s degree which he

finished in 2011.

Scott enjoys teaching. He relates well with his students and implemented the

ski/snowboard club when students showed him the interest. He assisted with the

Jazz band after school, the eighth grade talent show, quarterly dances, and yearbook

signing activities.

Scott is an excellent candidate for an international teaching position as he is a

professional teacher with in-depth knowledge of science and has an enthusiastic

personality. He will be missed. I would not hesitate to hire him again if he wished to

return to Clark County School District. If you have any questions, please contact me

at 702-799-4480.

Sincerely,

Terry Ann Sobrero

Johnson Junior High School Principal

To whom it may concern:

I've worked as Scott Trujillo's administrator for 3 years at Walter Johnson Middle School. I am over his department and have evaluated his performance many times. He is a terrific teacher who shows exceptional rapport with his students. Wile observing his class, I have been impressed with his knowledge of science and his ability to develop lessons which engage students. He has shown flexibility in being able to successfully change grades throughout his tenure here. He is also a hard worker who has shown great professionalism, especially for being a young teacher. He often goes above and beyond his required duties by organizing clubs, field trips and participating in school activities. He has approached me with his eagerness to further his career through a teach abroad program. I fully support his endeavors and recommend him as a strong candidate for your school. I know we here at Walter Johnson Middle School would be more than willing to rehire him upon his completion.

James Tousignant Dean of StudentsJohnson Middle School

November 21, 2011

To whom it may concern:

It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Mr. Scott Trujillo, who was an outstanding science teacher. I have known Scott for three school years. He was a science teacher at Johnson Junior High School. Scott is an excellent team player and he works well with administration, parents, and students.

He is a wonderful teacher and demonstrates outstanding people skills. Scott is efficient, self-motivated, charismatic, and willingly gives of his time. His easy-going manner and genuine concern for others make Scott a favorite among staff and students alike. He effectively communicates with students, staff, and parents.

I am convinced that Mr. Scott Trujillo will be an asset to your program. If I can be of any assistance, please feel free to call me.

Sincerely,

Dr. Maria Olivia EgembaAssistant PrincipalJohnson Junior High School(702) 799-4480 x4200