7/21/2019 Sarah Kaminski Recommendation Letter
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To whom it may concern,
It is with great enthusiasm that I submit this reference letter
for Hector Solis-Ortizs e-portfolio.
As Hectors current supervisor in his position as an Assistant
Resident Director within the Department of
Residence Life I have seen him flourish into a professional with
a deep care for students and their experiencecampus. Not only is
Hector dependable in providing quality work in his position, but he
has a unique ability
gauge what students and student staff need to be successful. An
example of this is how Hector has adapted to
his role as the advisor for the de Nobili Hall Council. While
learning to adapt his supervisory style to the nee
of an advising position Hector was able to get first year
students excited to join the organization by discussinthe impact
they could have on their community. Hectors energy working with
this group of student leaders
was infectious which allowed the group to bond quickly and
advocate for the needs of the de Nobili communas well as adapt when
there have been changes within the executive team of the hall
council. Even though
Hector did not have any prior advising experience he was eager
to take on this responsibility. He looked fordirection and advice,
and I am sure Hector will continue to look for opportunities to
learn and grow through
future new experiences.
What is unique about Hector and his potential to be successful
in the field of Student Affairs is the deep care
puts into student interactions. Throughout this year I have
watched him grow personally and professionally
through dealing with challenging student and student staff
situations. Hector has been able to separate situatiand behaviors
from who students are, therefore showing students care and
understanding that they deserve. T
will serve Hector well as he moves on into his professional
career in the field. Hector puts students at the ce
of his work, even with multiple conflicting priorities that come
from any administrative campus position.
Finally, Hectors ability to maintain his personality and
approach to relationships is not lost within his
professional identity. His authenticity is seen because of this,
allowing for relationships that are genuine with
both staff and students he works with. As with any new
professional Hector will have areas to grow in, but hattitude and
approach to student interactions will suit him well as he maneuvers
into the realm of a full-time
position in Student Affairs. Wherever Hector ends up at after he
departs from Loyola, he will bring an energ
his future department that is unmatched.
Sincerely,
Sarah Kaminski, M.Ed.Resident Director- de Nobili HallLoyola
University Chicago Department of Residence Life
[email protected]
(773) 508-8826
Department of Residence Life1032 Sheridan Rd | Chicago, Illinois
60660p (773) 508-8826 | f [email protected]
