A reflective letter acts as a cover letter to a portfolio of academic work. Most commonly, the collection includes composition or creative writing samples gathered for purposes of assessment. The reflective letter not only introduces the work but also expresses the student's perceived accomplishments and challenges. Letters are usually submitted to a teacher or admissions office. However, a tutor may request the materials for his own personal assessment or as a "dress rehearsal" for the student to prepare the information for a professor or teacher. Because of the more informal relationship, the form of address for a tutor is not always obvious.
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Address your tutor by title and last name if there is no peer relationship. For example, a child opens a letter to an adult with "Dear Miss Harper" or "Dear Mr. Jones."
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Start the letter with "Dear Dr." instead of Ms. or Mr. if the tutor holds a doctoral degree.
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Forgo titles and address the tutor by first name if you and the tutor have a peer relationship. For example, if a college freshman tutors a high school senior, titles are unlikely. Begin the salutation with "Dear Nancy."