6. Don’t be afraid be afraid to put in the time. Don’t be afraid to give a “Don’t piece of yourself to the kids and just be there for them, not just academics, but as a support system.” 7. Believe in them high Expectations. Don’t back down on them just “Hold because they are your mentee student. Make sure that you realize that these students can be successful.” 8. Empower them kids build the skills that they need to succeed later in “Help life. Don’t just be a crutch to them. Help them figure out the answers, but teach them ways that will carry on longer than you are their mentor.” 9. Be positive and be there matter what, even though it’s frustrating or they’re not “No responding…Be available and be patient.” 10. Celebrate the small if one day you see a change, consider the little “Even successes triumphs, those little things that just make the world go round. It can be chaotic for 10 minutes and then, all of a sudden, you look and they are working and you’re like, sweet!” Augustine, K., (2014). Teacher mentors: Lived experiences mentoring at-risk middle school students. (Doctoral dissertation). Escholarshare/drake.edu.(dd2014KAA.pdf). Kay’s Baker’s Dozen of Tidbits for Mentors 1. Show that you authentically believe in the potential of all 2. Fear is real, and vicious 3. They can’t do what they don’t know 4. Don’t do for students anything which they are able to do for themselves--but remember #3 5. Listen into voice with more than your ears –listen 6. Modeling speaks louder than words—and they will be watching you a hawk” “like 7. Highlight the small successes not only for your student(s) but for yourself and other mentors 8. Hold all student to high expectations 9. Know your biases and how to monitor if they are impacting your work with your student(s) 10. Respect and follow rules & policies 11. Teach your student(s) how to ask effective questions & probe more deeply 12. Don’t pass your stress on to your student(s)
6. Don’t be afraid “Don’t be afraid to put in the time. Don’t be afraid to give a piece of yourself to the kids and just be there for them, not just academics, but as a support system.” 7. Believe in them “Hold high Expectations. Don’t back down on them just because they are your mentee student. Make sure that you realize that these students can be successful.” 8. Empower them “Help kids build the skills that they need to succeed later in life. Don’t just be a crutch to them. Help them figure out the answers, but teach them ways that will carry on longer than you are their mentor.” 9. Be positive and be there “No matter what, even though it’s frustrating or they’re not responding…Be available and be patient.” 10. Celebrate the small successes “Even if one day you see a change, consider the little triumphs, those little things that just make the world go round. It can be chaotic for 10 minutes and then, all of a sudden, you look and they are working and you’re like, sweet!” Augustine, K., (2014). Teacher mentors: Lived experiences mentoring at-risk middle school students. (Doctoral dissertation). Escholarshare/drake.edu.(dd2014KAA.pdf). Kay’s Baker’s Dozen of Tidbits for Mentors 1. Show that you authentically believe in the potential of all 2. Fear is real, and vicious 3. They can’t do what they don’t know 4. Don’t do for students anything which they are able to do for themselves--but remember #3 5. Listen into voice –listen with more than your ears 6. Modeling speaks louder than words—and they will be watching you “like a hawk” 7. Highlight the small successes not only for your student(s) but for yourself and other mentors 8. Hold all student to high expectations 9. Know your biases and how to monitor if they are impacting your work with your student(s) 10. Respect and follow rules & policies 11. Teach your student(s) how to ask effective questions & probe more deeply 12. Don’t pass your stress on to your student(s)
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