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Your NameRowan Schwartz
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Your TitleCollege Student
Company NameIndependent Contractor (Private Employer)
Type of ReferencePersonal Reference
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Personal Reference Information
Name of person you are referringLydia
Your relationship to this personCoworker
Key descriptorsEasygoing, dependable, patient, engaging, inclusive, passionate, great with kids
How would you rate your experience with this person?5-excellent
Comments regarding your experience with this person (not required)

I worked with Lydia this summer in Scotland, leading activities and outdoor trips for a school group. She was amazing with the kids and made them feel comfortable, included, and excited to be there. She has a great balance of responsibility and easygoing energy, and was someone the kids naturally gravitated towards. She was positive and patient, and has a genuine love for the outdoors.

Please rate this person's ability to handle conflict with others?5-excellent
Comments regarding handling conflict (not required)

I saw Lydia handle a few situations where students disagreed or got frustrated, and she approached them with a calm and level head. She listened to both sides and kept the tone positive. She was great at helping things move forward without things escalating. Kids always seemed to feel heard and respected by her.

Please rate this person's dedication or engagement to their work or studies5-excellent
Comments about dedication or engagement (not required)

Lydia holds herself to a high standard. Whatever she does, she wants to do to the best of her abilities. I got to know Lydia pretty well on a personal level, and can honestly say that whether it's work or studies, she's a 100% in kind of person.

Please rate this person's willingness or desire to improve their performance5-excellent
Comments regarding willingness or desire to improve performance (not required)

Like I said above, Lydia is always looking to improve herself and whatever it is she's doing.

What would you consider this person’s strengths and/or weaknesses?

Strengths: Very levelheaded and personable and enthusiastic. She's also really good at handling stressful situations.
Weaknesses: She holds herself to a high standard, to her own fault at times.

Is there anything else you feel would be important for us to know, and if so, please describe?

Lydia would be a strong asset to your team, both on and off the slopes. She's just a really wonderful person, and I honestly enjoyed working with her and getting to know her as a friend and coworker!