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Mentors
The
help of a mentor can ease your transition from
student to educator. Think of your mentor as a coach to
guide you through your first months on the job.
Find out
if your campus or school district offers a new-teacher mentoring
program. Also, the
Texas Beginning Educator Support System (TxBESS) is a State
Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) project that develops support systems for first- and second-year
teachers.
Maximize your mentor
relationship
- A mentor can answer the kinds of
questions that aren’t answered in books. She knows about
district policies and bureaucracy, dealing with the first day
of class, parent-teacher conferences, report cards, etc.
- Look at your mentor as a resource to help you become a more
effective educator, but not someone you depend on for every problem. Remember that your mentor has his
own job and family responsibilities.
- Both you and your mentor
need to communicate questions and concerns. Discuss any
evaluations or critiques with your mentor, and ask for
feedback.
- Remember that not all of
your mentor’s suggestions will work for you. There are many
teaching styles and methods. Be yourself, and don’t do things
just to impress your mentor.
- Show appreciation for
the time, expertise and materials your mentor devotes to
making you a better educator
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