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A Serenade Mentor exhibits these inner-qualities:
Attitude and Character
* Willing to be a role model
* Honest, loyal, punctual, and trustworthy
* Exhibits strong commitment to growing as a person
* Believes the mentor - mentee is first and foremost about building a relationship = a friendship
* Willing to receive training to improve mentoring and social skills
* Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning
* Is reflective and able to learn from mistakes
* Is eager to share information and ideas with Serenade staff, fellow mentors, and mentees
* Is resilient, flexible, persistent, and open-minded
* Exhibits good humor and resourcefulness
* Enjoys new challenges and solving problems
* Is always willing to learn from mentees
Interpersonal Skills
* Is able to maintain a trusting professional relationship
* Knows how to express care for a mentee's emotional and
professional needs
* Is attentive to sensitive political issues
* Works well with individuals from different cultures
* Is approachable; easily establishes rapport with others
* Is patient and cooperative
Required Reading
This article, though specific to teachers, helps explain the beauty of give and take as well as challenges of mentorship,
and how to overcome them. It also answers questions you may have regarding how Serenade has chosen to operate.
Attend Orientations and Mentor Gatherings
Communication Skills
* Is able to articulate effective instructional strategies
* Listens attentively
* Asks questions that prompt reflection and understanding
* Offers critiques in positive and productive ways
* Uses email effectively
* Is efficient with the use of time
* Conveys enthusiasm, passion for teaching
* Is discreet and maintains confidentiality
Professional Competence and Experience
* Become regarded as an outstanding mentor
* Learn instructional skills
* Gain confidence in yourself
* Have the ability in demonstrating excellent relationship skills
* Connect to and maintain a network of personal and professional contacts
* Understand the policies and procedures of Serenade
* Become a meticulous observer of relationship practices
* Collaborates well, especially with other mentors for specific projects
* Employment available via Serenade (hire from within)
"Become a Mentor" Application
About the only way to screw up at mentoring is: Don’t meet
often, and when you do, don’t listen. Also, don’t keep your promises. That’ll do it.
- Larry Ambrose
(Common Sense Mentoring)
The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning
of a happier life for ourselves.
- Hellen Keller
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