Gateway Mentor Case Study

A mentor is someone we all have whether it's your parents, friends, or even a total stranger! What makes them all the same? They all have great qualities. It could be that one of them happens to be an extraordinary listener or ]they might have great wisdom and patience. When you are looking for a great mentor, you are going to want someone with patience, determination, and listens

Mentors are the real gatekeepers to the career of your dream by providing invaluable feedback that you can use forever.

Looking back, I can remember my freshman self being ecstatic about finally being in high school with the older kids. I was eager to try new things and meet new people. In the first month of school, freshmen were introduced to their freshman mentors who taught advisement lessons and were meant to serve as guides to assist students in their first year of high school. I looked up to mentors; they were the first upperclassmen besides my relatives that I knew. However, my mentors failed to do their specified job. During lessons, they neglected to keep students engaged in the topic and did not show up prepared or with enthusiasm. They acted as if they were too cool and didn’t serve as a positive role model for freshman. My experience that year is

Throughout my high school years, and the past year especially, I feel that I’ve grown and matured while developing my skills in multiple areas. Through participation in community service events and employment, the experiences I’ve gained have caused me to want to continue expanding my knowledge in a university setting.

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

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The questions I ask are broad - and the gyst is that I am looking for you thoughts about mentors you have had - and of those you have mentored (or are currently mentoring). Based on your answers, I will follow up with additional questions in order to get a clear story.

Study focused on a conceptual model of the mentoring process, drawing from theory and research on child and adolescent development and close relationships. Youth mentoring is popular and widespread phenomenon that promotes and develops positive experiences with young people. Researchers argue this mentoring process discussed should be guided by solid conceptual models that incorporate relevant theoretical perspectives from the literature on child and adolescent development. Results concluded a conceptual framework that portrays a close mentoring relationships as the catalyst for three interviewed process: enhancement of social and emotional development, improvements in cognitive function thought conversation, joint activity, and guided instruction.

opportunities for growth. I appreciated my mentors’ ability to take the time to connect with me. I have identified being able to connect with people as a good skill to

Granted, I made the most of my adversities but, there were defining moments where I was encompassed, with self-doubt, depression and dubiety. The three being the: diagnosis of my disabilities; end of my athlete's life and the greatest and transition to college. I had no control over these events but my attitude has been preparing me to resilient, successful and to aid others, especially my mentee's.

A mentoring teacher is a professional who respects their mentee/student. They understand that showing respect is all about the small things. The teachers respect the ideas and space of their students. A mentoring teacher truly listens to their students and even makes a connection by recognizing nonverbal and verbal clues received by their students that could assist with coming to the student needs. The mentor challenges their students to think critically, press them to grow in some many new ways, and pushes them outside of their comfort zone. A mentor celebrates their students’ success – it could be a simple thank you or good job. The mentor understands that honesty is the foundation of any student/teacher relationship. They understand the

Mentors can be a very influential in someone’s life. A mentor can be a person that someone looks up to. Many people have had a mentor in their life and want to do the same for others. Because they know how beneficial it is. Mentors offer a presence of comfort and security to a child. They are to help through life’s daily challenges and can offer up advice on different situations.

Q2. An explanation of at least 3 different models of mentoring and at least 3 merits of each

Recently, Literacy Mid-South was just recognized in the Memphis Business Journal for our partnership with a company called MentorMe. MentorMe is a platform used generally for mentoring programs, however because of our decentralized adult program we were the first adult education organization to adapt it. MentorMe has allowed tutors, learners and staff to interface in a new way. Similar to facebook, however because it’s accessed by children is incredibly user friendly for low-literate adults. Tutors and now learners can report progress and give feedback on their sessions. We also received national recognition for the first ever adult tutor app. The app allows tutors to access information, report sessions, see events, contact staff, and

Identify and evaluate the key factors which influence the effectiveness and strength of a mentoring relationship.