Quality in Education

Guilderland Teachers' Association
 

Mentor Information
   Requirements, Characteristics, and Expectations of Mentors

Mentor

• Tenured Teacher
• Two recommendations obtained from colleagues
• One recommendation from an administrator or supervisor

Characteristics of a Mentor

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership qualities
• Organizational skills
• Positive attitude toward professional growth
• Enthusiasm
• Ability to see many different ways to accomplish a purpose or goal

Expectations

• Confidentiality:
      -Establish a trusting relationship
• Availability to:
      -Provide support in a non-judgmental way
      -Attend meetings on a regular basis
      -Be accessible and approachable
      -Participate in training
• Guidance:
      -Acquaint each mentee with the district and specific school's culture
      -Model professional expectations and practices
      -Provide curriculum support
      -Foster collegial relationships and social dynamics
• Help with strategies to meet challenges
• Model Professionalism
      -Encourage classroom visitations of colleagues' classrooms as stated in contract
• Celebrate successes