Becoming A Mentor Means For Mentoring

This project is aimed at participants who have an understanding of youths within in the care services and may know if mentoring is effective, with three aim’s being identified by the researcher that were important. taking an interpretive approach as it seeks to explore beliefs and values of participants Ritchie(2013), purposive sampling has been selected as the researcher was looking for professionals opinions as this has made the findings more reliable this is because the participants are aware of this topic they know the youths and weather mentoring is effective making it valid and reliable as the participants are professionals and work with the youths directly having an understanding of the youth’s needs, although it would of made the project

Criminologist James Fox of Northeastern University predicts that murders committed by teens will skyrocket as the population of kids 10 and under is higher than population of 21st century teens by 20%. (Stephens) Mentoring is the act of helping out someone that isn't as knowledgeable or experienced in different areas. The goal is to make them leaders. (Patterson)

One thing I believe is a necessity in growing up is having a mentor. Having a mentor is, not only, beneficial for the mentee but also the mentor. Being a mentor is a learning experience for everyone participating, it helps people grow as a person and friendships are created when a bond if formed. Some people might think it's a waste of time for a child or that it'll never work out for a troubled delinquent but based on the research I've done, I have proven them wrong. Through-out this paper I will provide the pros and cons of mentoring and how they affect both mentor and mentee. To back up my proposal that mentoring is supporting, I will supply examples to answer the question: Is mentoring really important?

For this reason clear terms and boundaries must be set and adhered to prior and throughout the mentoring process.

Successful teaching occurs when the teacher is able to select the most efficient method for reaching out to each student’s individual style of learning and inspire students to rise to their highest potential. While the responsibilities of a teacher are extensive (as one can serve as a teacher, a friend, a counselor, a disciplinarian, an entertainer, a facilitator), I believe that students should play a big part in shaping own education as well.

The concept of how to encourage all students to gain fully from the education system has always been a personal philosophy of mine and since gaining at least a C grade in maths has become a given, for most employment and further education, I wanted to research how mentoring intervention could assist in this goal.

Formal mentoring programs are ubiquitous on college campuses and yet there is a lack of high quality training for mentoring participants online. The Entering Mentoring training is a notable exception (more here). However, this training is in person. More here about lack of inclusive mentoring / cultural intelligence.

Being a mentor has a special meaning for me. Ten years ago I was sitting outside my high school principal’s office having given up convinced that I would never graduate. There were a lot of factors that led up to that, but two were not having a place to live and having a learning disability. Someone with a Cream Cheese bagel covered in Hot Cheetos was in the office that day and asked me if I wanted some. That started a series of conversations that changed my life. Honestly, it probably saved my life. Being a mentor gives me an opportunity to pay that forward. Recently, a student shared with me his story and conviction about attending college. Aspects of his story were very similar to mine, including protecting and setting an example for his

In this article, Eugene C. Roehlkepartain talks about how important relationships in regards to mentoring. He talks about how relationships can help improve a mentee’s education level as well as build a sense of self. Relationships need to always be evolving as the mentor and mentee evolve. There should also be different relationships for different things. Then, he mentions the Institute’s Developmental Relationships Framework in which five elements are present. They are: express care, challenge growth, provide support, share power, and expand possibilities. In which, he adds actions that relate to that element and what does actions really mean. These five elements need to go in order. He also reveals how parents typically have the strongest

Now that I am one year wiser, my biography has grown due to new experiences and opportunities. For instance, last semester I had to the opportunity to be a peer mentor where I transitioned the incoming students in their first semester of college. My partner and I hosted monthly meetings and events such as a frisbee competition, ‘uno and chat,’ and midterm study sessions. My experience as a peer mentor allowed me to be another resource for my group and it was extremely rewarding. I remember one of my mentee was freaking out about registration so I went through the process with her and I could physically see her nerves starting to wash away. That was a great moment for me because I could directly see the difference that I was making. Also, this

Mentoring is influencing somebody by virtue of one’s manners and expertise. Mentoring involves the influence of a person in terms of his character and knowledge on the life of another person. Mentoring is permanent. Each and every member of the team can have a separate mentor. Coaching is teaching somebody by virtue of one’s experience. A’ becomes the coach of another person ‘B’ when he teaches the nuances of an art or science to ‘B’. Coaching is not permanent. Coaching is normally given to teams as well such as sporting teams. If I were to set up a coaching program, I would advise the CEO to make sure that all mentors are at least two levels above the employee; have a broader experience in the company and the ability to place them into assignments

Several strengths that I feel I would bring to the position as a Peer Mentor is that I am a warm- hearted person and have a friendly personality. This makes people feel comfortable around me and are easily able to open to me. I always carry a smile with me and people tend to view me as someone they can rely on since I’m not a judgmental person. For example, a kindergarten at Image elementary once insisted that I sat next to him during reading group, so I could help. After class was over, the teacher was impressed since that was the first time he was focused, sat the whole time, and did his work. I also, have several students who want to work with me, each time I volunteer and one student calls me mom. I notice that these students see more

For example, I have been afforded the opportunity to conduct weekly intervention sessions with students who are meeting or exceeding their target grades and students who are currently working below expectations. Despite numerous difficulties in engaging low-achieving students with the subject, my determination and creativity has helped student progress from U to C grades. Reflecting on this highly rewarding experience, with such a wide variety of students, has not only provided optimal personal growth but has vastly impacted my approach to teaching. For example, classroom differentiation was imperative to ensure that the interventions stretched and challenged over-achieving students, but also enabled guidance for those who required extra support. I therefore aim to continue this practice within my teaching career to ensure every student can reach their full

Students do not all learn the same, some students learn by seeing, others by hearing, and others through hands on experiences. As a future educator, it is important that I have flexibility in my teaching methods to ensure that I am able to accommodate unique learning styles of my students. I also feel that I need to remember how I was as a young student and the difficulties I experienced trying to understand simple math and reading simple passages. Additionally, I need to remember how my adolescent patients at the hospital described their experiences with teachers and school counselors and their lack of understanding of their mental health issues they were facing at the time. I feel that as a future educator, I need to inspire, encourage, and promote the healthy development in the personal/social, career, and educational domains of my students through enthusiasm, advocacy, and collaboration. I believe that all students are capable of being successful through appropriate support and differentiated instruction.

When you’re a teenager, you need someone to look up to, you need a mentor. You need an inspiration. This person can be anyone. It could be a teacher, a friend, a sibling, a parent, an aunt or uncle, a grandparent, anyone. For me, this person is my dance teacher Erica Ireland. Webster 's Dictionary defines a mentor as “someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person.” Erica fits into that definition. Not only is she my mentor, but she is also my inspiration. Webster’s Dictionary defines an inspiration as “something that makes someone want to do something or that gives someone an idea about what to do or create”, or “a force or influence that inspires someone”, as well as “a person, place,