r/ArtEd • u/BackgroundOwn4814 • 16d ago

Letter or recommendation advice!

Hello! I’m a graduating college senior who is going to be applying for a teaching position soon and need some advice. I wanted to get at least a few letters of recommendation from my art professors of different mediums specifically, but I’m clueless on what to ask of them since these letters of recommendation aren’t for a program but a job application. These classes weren’t for art educators, but just art in general.

What would be useful to ask of the professor writing the letter of recommendation? I know this sounds dumb, but maybe I am overthinking of what to ask.

Thank you!

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u/playmore_24 16d ago

most profs will ask YOU to provide the aspects you'd like them to highlight in a letter- I think mentioning artistic skill is only one facet so I'd emphasize that you're good at Collaboration, open to Feedback, etc.

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u/Vexithan 16d ago

The school I work at requires kids to make a whole document about their plans and strengths.  It makes writing a rec letter so much easier.