Northbrook High School-Principal

Rainard School-Parent Recommendation

March 28, 2013

To Whom It May Concern:

 My son had the privilege of being in Ms. Rubio’s class at The Rainard School for Gifted Students. Ms. Rubio’s enthusiasm and strong classroom management skills have made her classroom an ideal learning environment for my child. By combining compassion with clear expectations and procedures, Ms. Rubio allowed my son to mature and learn responsibility in a positive way.

Ms. Rubio’s creative way of approaching the curriculum ignited the curiosity in my son. Listening to him regale me at the dinner table with stories and information about satirism and comparative theology is a joy. Knowing that he enjoyed what he was doing in the classroom while learning is priceless for a parent. Ms. Rubio had a knack for fostering a child’s creativity and individuality to keep that love of learning alive.

As a parent, it was wonderful working with Ms. Rubio. She was always available to discuss a question about an assignment or a concern about my son. Ms. Rubio always made me feel as though my concern was a priority to her. Ms. Rubio celebrated a child’s strengths, but, more importantly, made it clear to each child that she was there to help them. She did not treat mistakes as tragedies but as learning experiences. When my son did not live up to expectations, Ms. Rubio talked calmly with him and helped my son create a plan for future success.

My son enjoyed going to school each morning because Ms. Rubio created an environment which challenged him academically and encouraged his individuality and uniqueness. Ms. Rubio is one of those people born to teach and work with children. I’m saddened that my son will not have her for a teacher in the future, but I know that Ms. Rubio will have a profound impact on the children in her future classes.

Sincerely,

Trina Steffes

15215 Shapiro Springs Lane

Houston, TX 77095

713-412-9005

trina.steffes@att.net

Rainard School-Fox Tracks Spring 2012

American Community School at Beirut-Principal

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American Community School at Beirut-Colleague

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Universal College of Aley-Principal

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Cambridge Ringe and Latin School-Parent

January 25, 2004

Recommendation on behalf of Jane Rubio

Jane Rubio has been the teacher of my daughter’s Advanced Placement History course at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School this school year. I’ve gotten to know Jane directly through several face-to-face meetings and indirectly through conversations with my daughter about the class. I’ve come away extremely impressed with Jane—she’s a very gifted young teacher.

I first became acquainted with Jane early in the school year, on the evening when parents were invited to CRLS to meet with their children’s teachers. In Jane’s classroom, some parents expressed concern about low scores on the first AP history tests—several of these parents were, I felt, disrespectful and overly aggressive. Yet Jane was able to handle their inquiries with poise and aplomb. She did not get flustered, which could easily have happened to a young teacher in such a situation. Instead, she stayed calm, explaining the high standard students would be held to and noting that they were dictated by the demands of the AP test. She never waffled about the course’s demands, yet managed to explain them in a jovial, disarming way. I was struck by how well she defused what could have been a tense incident.

I made a point of speaking with Jane after this meeting to thank her for her work in the class, which was already my daughter’s favorite. In this conversation and subsequent ones, I’ve been struck by her intelligence and diligence. Jane is a graduate of the Social Studies program at Harvard College. I know from attending graduate school there that this is among the most demanding and thorough undergraduate programs at Harvard; anyone who completes it comes away with an excellent grounding in modern history and the social sciences. In talking with Jane about her prior teaching experience, at a Catholic high school in East Boston, I learned about her social conscience and dedication. And in speaking with my daughter about the class, I’ve come to see how well Jane is running the course. She’s provided a solid combination of lectures and class discussion, and has given insightful and helpful comments on my daughter’s work.

During my daughter’s three years at CRLS, I’ve had dealings with nearly two dozen teachers. With her combination of intelligence, diligence and personal charisma, Jane is matched by only one other teacher—an outstanding member of English department who had more than a decade of experience. I believe Jane has the potential to be a truly special teacher. Any school that has the opportunity to hire her will be quite fortunate.

If you have any additional questions about Jane or about my daughter’s experience in her class, feel free to contact me by email at rjl@mit.edu or to call me in my office at 617 253 0526.

Sincerely,


Robert Laubacher
Research Scientist

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School-Student note

UMass Boston-Professor

Savio Preparatory High School-Principal

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Savio Preparatory High School-Asst. Principal

Savio Preparatory High School-Student e-mail

Sat, 7 Sep 2002 03:04:52 -0400

De:
vl2025@columbia.edu

Para:
janerubio@yahoo.com, jrubio@yahoo.com, jane_rubio@yahoo.com, j_rubio@yahoo.com

Asunto:
Hello!

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hi Ms. Rubio,
I'm not quite sure if this is even going to reach you. I know
that you are going to some country in South America (brazil
perhaps?), and I don't even know if this is the correct email
address, but I wanted to at least give it a shot.
I hope that you are doing well and having a good time.
I wanted to let you know that I am also doing very well here in
New York City. I absolutely LOVE Columbia so far, and I have a
feeling that I will only grow to like it even more as time goes
on. You were right; the atmosphere is definitely set by the
students on campus. Everyone is so intellectually stimulating- I
definitely have been learning as much outside the classroom as
inside! My classes are challenging-- much much more than Savio,
but I really enjoy the feeling, and I love the subjects I am
studying, which makes it all the better. I wanted in closing to
thank you for all your support and guidance since sophomore year.
You really inspired me to go ahead and apply to all the great
schools I applied to, and you gave me confidence that I would get
in and succeed! I honestly would not be here if not for your
encouragement. Thank you!
Email me back if you get this!

My mailing address is :
Viviana Lopez
4006 Lerner Hall
New York NY 10027-8337

Savio Preparatory High School-Dept. Head

Harvard-Thesis Advisor