Rebecca Guss Case Study

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It is without reservation that I recommend Rebecca Guss as an exceedingly qualified candidate for any position she seeks as a reading specialist. Having had the opportunity to work with Rebecca, I know first- hand as the principal at Meramec Elementary School with the School District of Clayton, how remarkable Rebecca is in working on behalf of the students in her charge. At Meramec, Rebecca is responsible for creating and delivering small group and 1 to 1 instruction in reading for students in grades three through five, making cross curricular connections to writing as well as supporting other academic areas with a focus on reading as it serves as the foundation for learning in all other academic areas. In the two years that Rebecca has

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