Mentor Training Session
WCE Junior Seahawk Academy
What is mentoring?
Think of one word that you associate with mentoring...that defines it to
share with the group
Why mentor?
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Gain experience in explaining and teaching material
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Provide community service and a sense of helping others
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Mentees gain an understanding of the value of the STEM and health fields
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Mentees gain a better understanding of what it takes to be a college student
http://www.mentoring.org/our-work/campaigns/in-real-life/
Tips for Mentoring
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Begin by’ getting to know’ your mentee. What are their likes and fears?
What are their style of learning? What level of experience do they have?
Work on ‘building trust’. If you tell your mentor you will do something, then
do it. If you indicate you will be available at a time, then be available. Send a
strong message that you are ‘in’ and ‘will be there’ as they need you.
Be prepared. When you meet with the mentee, have materials or support
that is needed to make the meeting successful. Show up prepared and ready
to begin. Even if the mentee is not. You set the example and model the
expectation.
Set expectations. Guide the mentor in setting goals. If there are too many
goals, then guide the mentor to prioritize the top goal or goals that can be
accomplished realistically.
Dr. Marsha Carr
What makes a good mentor?
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Mentors listen
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Mentors guide
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Mentors are practical
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Mentors educate
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Mentors provide insight
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Mentors are accessible
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Mentors criticize constructively
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Mentors are supportive
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Mentors are specific
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Mentors care
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Mentors succeed
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Mentors are admirable
Courtesy: The Connecticut Mentoring Partnership and the Business and Legal Reports, Inc. — Best Practices in Human Resources, Issue 653,
September 30, 1999
Junior Seahawk Academy Purpose
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An educational day program designed specifically for middle grade students
(ages 10-14).
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Targets students from economically disadvantaged and underrepresented
populations to develop interests in science, technology, engineering, math
(STEM), health, and education careers
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Activities this summer will include exciting technology explorations, seminars,
and creative projects designed and presented by students.
Junior Seahawk Academy
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First day of camp is June 27th at 8:30am
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Mentoring will take place in a group setting, not one on one with the students
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Mentors will assist the students with the project and any concepts they are
having trouble with
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General supervision and assisting with camp activities
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Try to be more of a peer with a better knowledge of the material
What are we asking you to do?
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To commit at least 3 days of each session for as long as you are available
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The more time you spend with your mentee the better relationship you’ll build
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Try to give us a set schedule at the beginning of the camp so we can have materials
prepared in advance
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Sign in and out each time you come by the camp
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Abide by the code of conduct and university policy
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Try to limit communication with mentees to Junior Seahawk Academy
activities for the duration of the session
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Feel free to continue the relationship afterwards with parent permission!
What are we asking you to do?
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Be mindful of what you pull up to show the students online and what you have
on your phone at the time
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Always report to Dr. Reid-Griffin or camp staff if there is any incident
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910-962-7176
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UNCW Campus Police- 910 962-2222, Emergency 911
Participate in an interview after the camp so that we can gather feedback on
the process and the benefits/downfalls of the program