Essay on My Mentoring Program for Deprived Girls

The aim of this assignment is to critically reflect on the experience of mentoring and assessing a student in clinical practice. As the student was on a four week placement the assessment process will be discussed incorporating the qualities of the mentor and the effect it can have on the mentor/student relationship. In turn evaluating the learning environment and teaching strategies used including learning styles, reflecting on how they were applied to help the student. Finally, the evaluation of overall performance as a mentor. For the purpose of this work a pseudonym will be used to maintain confidentiality hence the student will be known as ’A’. ( NMC Code of Conduct 2007)

Arriving at the Fresno Convention Center a day ahead of schedule, I was shocked to see people preparing to wait in line overnight, mimicking the pre-Black Friday shoppers frenzy. However instead of shopping for fashionable apparel or discounted electronics, these people were seeking affordable dental care. The people were so desperate that they traveled from all parts of California, sacrificing a few days of warmth, sleep, or work for the prospect of relief. After having spent the previous 3 months fundraising money to attend the California Dental Association Cares Fresno event in order to learn more about dental care in the underserved community, I immediately knew that this event would expose a side of dental health care that I have never

I practiced for many hours for jazz band so I we could be good at state jazz. State jazz ment a lot to me because I love jazz band; it was time state jazz and I had never played as good as I did that day. We took home second place in state jazz, it was a hard contest that year. With jazz band coming to an end and concert band coming to an end it was time to start planning the band banquet. The band banquet is a banquet at the end of the year to celebrate the entire year in a dressy fashion. It took a few months to plan everything out and get the funding together. My family and I made all the decorations for the banquet, it took about two weeks to make everything and we still where making stuff on the day of the banquet. After getting everything up it was time for me to get ready. I bought a new dress shirt and a new suit jacket and tie I was looking fly. We made a photo booth for the banquet and that was a huge success with everyone, they loved it. The banquet was very nice and I got lots of compliments on everything. My band directors said it was the best banquet in 7 years. I was very happy with how everything turned out; it was a great end to my senior

One of my biggest projects the past two years was serving a committee member with the Soroptimist Club of Madera, California to help create the event “Dream it, Be it” This event has touched my heart because it shows girls that no matter your race, religion, or current financial status you can achieve your dreams. Many girls in my small town do not have people in their lives that support or motivate them. It was extremely important to me that these girls realize that they are more than statistics, that they have powerful hungry brains that are willing to take them to the next level with hard work. I wanted these girls to know that I believe in them and I am willing to put my time and energy in for them. Being a first generation college student myself, I knew that I needed to use my voice to help girls to go after their dreams, no matter how far off they may seem. I have been a key member in making this event come to life and through this event I have been able to speak to girls and motivate them. I have found inspiration through community service and I want to spread this fire in my heart. I have been able to use leadership as a powerful tool for growth in my community. In hopes that one day everyone will go after their dreams and desires and use these skills to benefit

Students in impoverished communities feel as if they cannot reach their dreams because of the conditions in which they are raised.Some students feel as though they are unable to over poverty. I know from experience that all it takes to motivate children is exposure to their possibilities. This will motivate them to go out and make their dreams realities. I learned this from the person that inspires me, my mentor, Anita Johnson. She is the coordinator of Health Professions Affinity Community (HPAC), a program that allows students to focus on medical disparities within their community. The students develop a project and implement a plan to alleviate these disparities. It is her job to help us succeed in our groups, but what inspires me most

I got one response back. Alexis said she could come as soon as she got off of work, but she would probably be late. At this point I didn't care how late, she was going to be, I was desperate. I even thought that I may need to borrow someone from a different team, anyone can stand with a smile on their face and greet guest right? I arrived at 3:30 to set up carts and check bathrooms, cause I knew our time was limited. We held our huddle in the eHQ hallway, we helped break down the child dedication and was in position by 5:30 to greet our guest, we were able to prep guides for Sunday WE and folded 2 boxes of shirts for resources. I have amazing team. They are dependable and have huge hearts. My team worked diligently to accomplish what we had to get done with what little resources we had. This experience was a great lesson for me and my team. It helped me realize that I can find a way, no matter the circumstances. Even though the odds were against us, we brought our A game and accomplished what we were set out to do, which is to help provide a welcoming atmosphere to all our

We showed how western music affects our music and changed our culture. We believe the best way to interact with an audience was the music and dance. Becuase talking for more than 15 minutes about different cultures can be boring for other students. Although I was not in any of the dances, I had to help behind the scene. I was helping the dancers to get ready for their parts and also I was in charge of making sure everything in the show goes as plan. After the show ended we start serving food. Thanks to Associate Students we had a good budget for the show and majority of the money went towards the food. As we know there are no Iranian restaurants around Santa Barbara so we had to get the food from LA. Before and after the show I had the responsibility to make sure food is ready and all audiences can at least taste the food. Luckily we had more than enough food on the table for everyone. We served different types of Kababs and stows. In addition, we had Chelow and Pillow as well. We had beef and two type of chicken kababs that went with BBQ tomato and with rice. We had gheymeh stew and karafs stew that went with Pollow. After dinner was served friends and families gather

Jamian would be the perfect model for this program. He is a diverse individual that was also born and raise within a low income family. His desire for a better life manifested and he created a successful young man that wanted to not only conquer the world, but also to help shape this imperfect world. After graduation, Jamian accepted a full-time job with JP Morgan and started getting involved within the community as promised to himself. His goal has and will remain the same but his journey to give back and help shape the next generation has just started.

During the first week we asked the clients what type of music they enjoyed, and what artists they listened to. I was accountable for the music, speakers and candy, while my partner put together a current playlist and purchased candy as well. My partner and I obtained permission from the director to give out treats to the winners, and we purchased sugar free chocolates since most of the clients are diabetic. The other students decided to put together a brief presentation on music, and discuss the purpose of the activity. I compiled a playlist of number one hits of every year beginning with the 1940’s to today, because I wanted the clients to be reminded of different times in their lives through music. Although in my mind the activity was a great idea, my biggest fear was that the clients would be reluctant to participate, or dislike the song choices. I was hoping that the activity would elicit fond memories, and the clients would sing and dance and enjoy themselves. The clients seemed excited when they heard of the day’s activity and were eager to help “grade” our assignment. It took some time to get them involved, however after a couple of songs the majority of

Poverty is the United States is a major issue and continues to worsen as housing is becoming less affordable for many people across the nation. People that do find housing are often restricted to low-income areas that have few opportunities. In the low income areas there are few jobs and the quality of schools are poor and keep the people in the cycle. To offset this cycle money needs to be put into the education system in these lower income areas to offset this cycle. Education allows for people to have more opportunities and would increase the incentive to live in low-income areas. With a quality education that is equal to the suburbs it would give the children much more opportunities to improve themselves and exit the cycle. This cycle is living in low-income areas gives children a poor education due to the schools lacking money and resources; without the needed education the student is not able to get a good job. Without the well paying job that person is not able to afford housing and has to living in affordable housing that is located in the low-income areas. By breaking this cycle with increased education it is possible for people to get out the cycle that ties them to that area. Education is the foundation to success and it very important that is equal and everyone receives similar opportunities through that education.

The aim of this essay is to discuss on how the reflection on mentorship will be undertaken, how and why the model of reflection will be used and the importance of confidentiality. I will reflect the mentorship by ensuring that the mentee during clinical practice is put at ease throughout the learning experience of four weeks (Quinn, and Hughes 2007, p. 29). Also, I will use the principle of Kolb’s learning cycle as my model of reflection because reflecting is an essential element of learning. As I am the mentor, I will follow this cycle in a clockwise direction with Jude, so she would have to reflect on the skills learnt by reviewing the whole situation (Kolb’s learning cycle 1984 in Rose and Best 2005, p.129). This would enable Jude to

This essay will start by defining mentoring, and giving a brief understanding of mentoring. This essay will then go on to identify and evaluate a number of key factors that may influence the effectiveness of a mentoring relationship. This essay will focus on the example of mentoring within schools and a learning mentor to be more specific.

Implementing a strong mentoring program that fosters individual and personal growth within the company is vital for the future of this firm. This includes setting up and maintaining a mentoring program. The mentoring program will be set up with individuals from all levels of achievement, that are willing to devote a portion of their time to the firm’s prosperity.

With the development of the more organic and less formal organisational structures the role of mentors has shifted with these changes. Unlike previously where mentors where seen as formal trainers who taught newcomers the processes and got them acquainted with the cultures and the systems within the organisation. Which required good interpersonal skills and a good knowledge of the activity or tasks the mentee would have to undertake, and be able to effectively relay or demonstrate the tasks or activities to the mentee. As opposed to more recently where a mentor would have to be more of an emotional counselor and demonstrate more skills than were traditionally required from

Program objective: Use the alumni network to identify individuals whom the school could direct its efforts and to take part in the presentations by doing publicity, helping with logistics, and providing testimonials.