Letters of Recommendation

Teachers are often asked to write letters of recommendation for students applying for jobs or to college, or for co-teachers applying for other jobs or to graduate school. If you ever need to write a letter of recommendation (also called a reference letter), here are some tips to help you do that.

First, a general look at the purpose and style of a letter of recommendation.


And now some sample phrases for each section of the letter to help you get started.

Good luck!