A. Diaz reference ltr

A. Diaz reference ltr

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  The Foundation forThe Gator Nation An Equal Opportunity Institution South Florida Extension District 3200 East Palm Beach Rd. Belle Glade, FL 33430 561-993-1280 561-992-1303 Fax July 6, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: This is my letter of reference for Alex Diaz who joined the Florida Extension Service in May, 2007 as a 4-H Youth Development Agent. I have served as Alex’s District Extension Director during this time. Mr. Diaz has shown that he knows how to plan, deliver, and evaluate successful Extension curricula. He responded to input from his advisory committee, to assure that his programs addressed significant issues of great importance for residents of Miami-Dade County. His objectives are client-based, measurable and focus on desired impacts of his educational activities. Alex’s educational methods have been varied, extensive and directly related to his objectives. He has a pleasant and enthusiastic teaching style that truly engages his audience. He has an excellent track record of taking advantage of professional development offerings to achieve the highest level of competency possible. Alex has produced a good number and variety of quality written and creative educational materials to support his programs. Notable accomplishments in this area were his development and maintenance of the 4-H Geography Program and Money Matters websites, and the Miami-Dade County’s 4-H Facebook site. One of his strengths is an excellent ability to use information technologies in ways that enhance his programs. His online webinars have been very successful. The amount of financial support he has obtained for his programs is very impressive. His impact statements illustrate that his educational efforts were successful in accomplishing his objectives and have resulted in significant positive improvements on the lives of his audiences. His news-media coverage, newsletters and attendance at many clientele meetings indicate that he has also been accountable to stakeholders and interest groups. Illustrations of his effective working relationship with other Extension personnel include contributions to several interdisciplinary projects, assistance with other 4-H educational events that he did not lead, and participation in training activities with other instructors. He has also participated through volunteering and accepting invitations to serve on and to lead several University and professional association committees.
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  The Foundation forThe Gator Nation An Equal Opportunity Institution Alex Diaz Reference Letter July 6, 2010 Page 2 Mr. Diaz has made great progress in obtaining his Masters degree in public administration. His various honors, invited presentations at professional conferences/meetings, international activities, and service in professional associations demonstrate that he has developed a very positive reputation in his field. I highly recommend Alex Diaz for any position that requires the skills that I have mentioned in this letter. Sincerely, Joseph M. Schaefer Professor and South Florida District Extension Director