In what ways can you relate to the information shared?
The chart explaining the peaks and valleys of a first year is dead on. The chart also shows a road map of when a mentor can step in to assist during the school year.
In what ways do you think you can support a new teacher.
I believe making sure that more time is made to be available for a mentee throughout the first two weeks of school. The presence of a mentor always being available at the beginning of a school year will help bring a sense of comfort to a mentee. It will help establish the professional arrangement. Moving forward a mentee would understand that they are not alone.
Where do your strengths lie?
Actively listening and availability to a mentee is a strength. Offering solutions (when asked) to any school related issue(s). Helping a mentee understand the culture and expectations of teaching. When it comes to listening a mentee knows that any concerns shared are confidential.
The chart explaining the peaks and valleys of a first year is dead on. The chart also shows a road map of when a mentor can step in to assist during the school year.
In what ways do you think you can support a new teacher.
I believe making sure that more time is made to be available for a mentee throughout the first two weeks of school. The presence of a mentor always being available at the beginning of a school year will help bring a sense of comfort to a mentee. It will help establish the professional arrangement. Moving forward a mentee would understand that they are not alone.
Where do your strengths lie?
Actively listening and availability to a mentee is a strength. Offering solutions (when asked) to any school related issue(s). Helping a mentee understand the culture and expectations of teaching. When it comes to listening a mentee knows that any concerns shared are confidential.