Corinne M. Salada
The Graduate Center,
CUNY
365 5th Ave
New York, NY 10016
corinne.salada@gmail.com
(518) 727-4334
Dear Search Committee:
I am pleased to recommend Sarah Mauro for a position at your school. I worked with Sarah at
the University of Massachusetts Amherst for two years, and during that time Sarah demonstrated
several qualities that make her highly qualified for a music teacher position position.
I was able to observe these characteristics through our experience as co-teachers of “Music 100:
Music Appreciation.” Not only did Sarah lecture and teach discussion sections regularly, but she
also played a vital role in the development of the course curriculum and materials. Sarah
continually went above and beyond what was expected of her by offering creative ideas for
teaching various classical music concepts and by being conscientious of her students’ learning
needs.
One of Sarah’s strongest assets is cultivating an appreciation of the arts in her students. She is
dedicated to helping her students make connections between the arts and their own lives. I
witnessed this particularly in how Sarah often posed questions in lectures that not only addressed
a specific concept, composer, or musical work but also opened up a broader discussion about the
role of the arts in today’s society.
Sarah has held other positions that also demonstrate her creative and open-minded approaches to
teaching and curriculum development. She designed and taught a songwriting course at the
Warner Theatre’s Summer Arts Program in Torrington, CT and programmed and taught
children’s activities as an intern in the Education and Community Programs department at The
Hartford Symphony Orchestra in 2009.
Sarah’s diverse experiences in teaching and community outreach make her a versatile educator.
Her planning skills, ability to communicate and work well with others, and enthusiasm make her
delightful to work with.
Overall, Sarah Mauro is an excellent candidate for a music teacher position. Based on her
curriculum development skills, passion for teaching, and exceptional character, I strongly and
without hesitation recommend her for this position.
Sincerely,
Corinne M. Salada