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HOWTOBE
A BETTER MENTOR
Mentors can have profound impacts on the lives of the people they mentor. A mentor is often a source of wisdom and support over the course of months or even years. The relationship between mentor and mentee can endure as long as each person desires.
Serving as a mentor can be rewarding. Certain traits and practices set mentors apart. Those who want to be mentors can follow these tips.
BE A GOOD AND ACTIVE LISTENER
Mentors help mentees navigate the tricky waters of life but will not solve all problems. Mentors need to listen to what mentees say, meaning good listening skills are an essential trait for prospective mentors. After listening, mentors can provide a host of solutions, though ultimately, it is up to the mentee to find his or her own path.
SET EXPECTATIONS
It is one thing to provide support, but mentors should also inspire their mentees to work hard. Once mentees cite their goals, good mentors will share their own expectations and goals for their mentees, even going so far as to offer advice as to how to achieve those goals.
MELD WITH THE MENTEE
Mentors and their mentees need to be close and compatible. A good
mentor will not try to manipulate or influence a mentee’s decisions, but realize that support and guidance are the best ways to get messages across. Asking a lot of questions and truly getting to know the mentee can set a strong foundation for the relationship.
EMPHASIZE LEARNING
Mentors realize that continuing education is vital to success. Good mentors tend to be lifelong learners who share the lessons they’ve learned with the people they mentor. Even though they may not always be experts, mentors try to be as informed as possible on topics that relate to the mentorship.
DELIVER HONEST FEEDBACK
Good mentors will not sugarcoat feedback in order to stay in their mentees’ good graces. A mentor should aspire to be both a critic and a coach. Even though mentees may want to garner praise, mentors know it is important to say what others may not be willing to say. With the right feedback, mentees can flourish.
Honesty, listening skills, a life-long desire to learn and the ability to mesh with a mentee are all qualities of solid mentors.
— Courtesy of Metro Creative
Being a good mentor to a subordinate can inspire mentees to work hard and achieve their goals.
ACCESS is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, and offers full-time education, therapy, training and activities for ages 6 weeks through adulthood with language and learning disabilities. We serve families from Arkansas and surrounding states, including those families who have relocated to our state to enroll their children in our programs.
ACCESS is a wonderful work atmosphere with a team approach and offers competitve salaries and excellent benefits. In addition to paying half of employee medical, 100% short-term disability paid, & 401k match, we offer generous paid time off
and professional development opportunities.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:
ACADEMIC THERAPIST/DYSLEXIA INTERVENTIONIST
Req: Bachelor’s degree in education or related field. Special Education background, certification in dyslexia intervention and/or edu therapy preferred.
TODDLER TEACHER
Must be certified in Early Childhood, Special Education, or similar combinations.
SIGN ON BONUS!!!
Send cover letter, resume & references info@
Info@AccessGroupInc.org Or fax 501-217-8636 EOE
Site Director/Lead Teacher needed for Central Arkansas Development Council’s Glenwood Head Start Center. Bachelor’s Degree w/emphasis in Early Child- hood required. Experience working with pre-school children preferred. Excellent oral/written communication and customer service skills required. Ability to handle; sensitive/confidential information and work in a fast paced environment preferred. Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Criminal Background Check required. To download
an Employment Application go to www.cadc.com, Employment Applications are retained on file for (1) one year. You must contact HR if application was previously submitted and you want to be considered for the above position or for more information call 501-315-1121 “Equal Opportunity Employer.”