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Step 1
To start, attend the schools mentoring classes for educators, so you can learn the skills you need to advise your students.
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Step 2
Be prepared for different types of students. You have students that are extroverted and some that are introverted. Ask tons of questions of what they want out of life and the mentor ship. What do they expect from the mentor? What are they willing to do? And, what question or concerns, they may have?
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Step 3
Stay as professional as possible, it’s okay to be nice and talks about life issues, however, don’t become too personal! Some people learn more when it’s not tainted by personal preferences.
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Step 4
Offer as much guidance as possible. Think about how you would feel if you were to be mentored in didn’t learn a thing during the process. Don’t waste people time. Make this experience as positive as you can.
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Step 5
Guide the student as much as you can without making them do things your way. Everyone learns and does things different. Teach them the lesson, but let them do it independently.
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Step 6
Personality goes a long way when dealing with people. Make the student feel as comfortable as possible during their training.
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Step 7
During your training with the student try to teach hands on involvement, as well as you observing the student performances. Always be around when the student need you, and be willing to let them learn from their mistakes.
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Step 8
Always be patient and respectful so you can establish a great word of mouth foundation for more student volume in your request for mentor ship.
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Step 9
Provide the student with skills they can use for long-term results, not something they can acquire out of a book. Great mentors provide valuable real life information. Life lessons and mistakes!
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Step 10
The final outcome, the mentor will do everything possible in order for the student to realize and accomplish their goal.
Comments
paulo55 said
on 10/8/2009 Great article! I like to read it and it has great information.
paulo55 said
on 10/8/2009 Great article! I like to read it and it has great information.