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The Merit of Citizen Schools Mentors
Citizen Schools staff discuss the challenges and surprises of mentoring, plus tips for new mentors and resources for recruiting, becoming, and developing mentors.
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Release Date: 01/15/09
Running Time: 05:32
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Mentoring Tips
Mentors function as kids’ bridge to reality. But often hindered by lack of training and time, how do mentors make a lasting impression? Seasoned mentors and educators share their tips:
- Be enthusiastic and passionate. Motivated mentors make for motivated kids.
- Be organized, detailed, and flexible. Keep students engaged by adapting to their individual needs.
- Give students your full time and attention. Get to know them to make a real connection.
- Develop a manageable but usable project. Make it easy to create but not easy to waste.
- Encourage students to share with others. This builds a sense of community.
- Finally, just be yourself.
