How Should Mentors Help New Teachers? by gleasons@holliston.k12.ma.us https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90 en-us 2017-08-08 16:17:27 UTC 2017-08-22 13:35:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074472 A mentor is someone who provides support to a new teacher in terms of classroom management, curriculum development and revision, teacher observation and feedback, relationship development with students, parents and staff, education evaluation and other district systems etc. I also think that a mentor can act as a friend and shoulder to lean on. Specifically in the science field another key aspect of mentorship will be in laboratory and demonstration development and practice, as well as lab safety and storage procedures.]]> 2017-08-22 13:28:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074472 https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074568 a mentor is someone who listens, guides, sympathizes, and supports]]> 2017-08-22 13:28:55 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074568 A mentor is a person who sets a tone of kindness and empathy with the mentee. https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074626 2017-08-22 13:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074626 a mentor answers questions and shows the new teacher how things are done at that particular school https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074638 2017-08-22 13:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074638 A mentor gives guidance to new teachers. They should be available for curriculum, parent communication and classroom management support. https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074695 2017-08-22 13:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074695 A mentor is a cheerleader, https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074718 some who listen and doesn't judge, some one meets you where you are and guides you.]]> 2017-08-22 13:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074718 A mentor is there to assist with new procedures,guide through emergencies, https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074721 2017-08-22 13:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074721 https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074737 Answer millions of questions... and then point out all the things he/she DIDN'T think of!]]> 2017-08-22 13:29:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074737 Guiding them through the day/year. https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074747 2017-08-22 13:29:38 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074747 A mentor is a good listener and helps inform and instruct to the new teacher's individual needs https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074762 2017-08-22 13:29:41 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074762 A mentor should be trusted with any question he/she is presented with. https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074800 2017-08-22 13:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074800 a mentor offers positive feedback https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074876 2017-08-22 13:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074876 shows the new teacher different/new ways to do things https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074938 2017-08-22 13:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074938 A mentor is someone who the new teacher can open up to be and be vulnerable without judgement https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074983 2017-08-22 13:30:28 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182074983 offers support and knowledge from experience. https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075000 2017-08-22 13:30:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075000 a mentor makes suggestions for improvement-but does not dictate how state how things should be done https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075009 2017-08-22 13:30:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075009 a mentor is proactive and thinks of possible issues the mentee will face in advance a provide suggestions and guidance https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075069 2017-08-22 13:30:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075069 Positive encouragement is very important and reminding the new teacher to take care of themselves physically and emotionally. https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075096 2017-08-22 13:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075096 A mentor should be available https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075226

]]> 2017-08-22 13:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075226 A mentor helps the new teacher to reflect upon his/her practice and prioritize areas to work on with support https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075303 2017-08-22 13:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075303 https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075342 Provide support through your own experience so he/she understands they aren't the only one that has experienced (----) before]]> 2017-08-22 13:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075342 a mentor provides the mentee with a non-judgemental ear and this in turn will allow the mentee to think through issues and responses to situations to de-escalate. https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075408 2017-08-22 13:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075408 a mentor helps to set the tone for the year https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075420 2017-08-22 13:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075420 A mentor provides encouragement, positive reinforcement, additional strategies https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075448 2017-08-22 13:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075448 ways to troubleshoot. https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075499 2017-08-22 13:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075499 A mentor is an active listener https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075525

]]> 2017-08-22 13:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075525 A mentor should be open to learning new things... https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075535 2017-08-22 13:32:23 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075535 Learning skills from the new teacher will be exciting as well. https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075544 2017-08-22 13:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075544 being there so the mentee doesn't feel lost/alone https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075589 2017-08-22 13:32:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075589 a mentor can learn new things from the mentee. https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075687 2017-08-22 13:32:58 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075687 a mentor understands when a new teacher is seeking advice or just looking to vent https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075808 2017-08-22 13:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182075808 A mentor helps advocate for support for his/her new teachers https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182076350 2017-08-22 13:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/gleasons1/v2sk7rj5ji90/wish/182076350