As an educator, teachers are often in a unique position to write letters of recommendation for students and staff members. This can be for many reasons. A scholarship, a new job, a position in a club or even admission to a college. Whatever the reason, learning how to properly construct a recommendation letter is a skill that will come in handy time and time again during a career. These
. guidelines to samples of recommendation letters for teachers will help construct the right letter.When asked to write a letter of recommendation, the first question a teacher must ask is "Does this person deserve it?" It can be difficult to turn a student down when they ask for a letter, but if teachers just gave recommendation letters when students wanted them, the letters would mean nothing. If a student honestly does not deserve a recommendation letter, they should not get one. It may anger them, but at least the teacher stands his or her moral ground. After determining a student DOES deserve one, it is important to get all the needed information. To whom is the letter being addressed? What is the specific position? What qualities does this position look for? What qualities of the student qualify him or her for this position?Another piece of information to know is deadline. If a student asks for a recommendation and gives the teacher a day or two to produce it, then that teacher should refuse outright (unless there are special circumstances). Students should give teachers a week or two to produce a quality letter of recommendation. Any less is a rush job. When writing the letter, be sure to summarize your experience with the student, including relationship, and be very clear on what aspects of the student's work ethic or personality suits the position.
