Mentoring
Qualities
and Roles and Responsibilities for Mentors and Mentees --
These lists are from participants at the February Mentoring Workshop.
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Mentor |
Qualities: Be patience,
have “been
there” experience, be flexible yet firm, have experience
and humor. Be honest, confident, resourceful, have conflict resolution
skills, be an open/effective
communicator,
know your limitations, be organized, be professional (punctuality and
in appearance), be knowledgeable (language, culture,interpreting and
mentoring), be responsible and accountable, have sensitivity and understanding,
have a
good/strong reputation,be non-judgmental, be a good listener, be open,
have integrity, be accessible,
be responsive,
be supportive, be compatible (the mentor and mentee should be able
to work together), be qualified (have good skills, respected/respectful),be
committed.
Roles& Responsibilities- be encouraging, be supportive,
monitor progress, coach, model by keeping up-to-date with certification
and liscensure requirements, be honest, hold mentees “feet
to fire”, be current in field and knowledgable about current
events, be well-rounded, know resources/techniques, have open discussions,
give
feedback, provide
materials and opportunities, guide self-assessment, “teach
how”, motivate, be a guide/teacher, be accessible, be a visionary
(big picture), help in goal-setting, challenge, have humility, individualize
approach to match the mentee, be flexible, share
experiences, be understand and clarify boundaries/roles, know yourself,
facilitate mentee in achieving their goals, empower mentee and set
boundaries, be aware of resources and how to obtain them. |
Mentee |
Qualities: Be
dedication, be teachable, be a self-starter & take the initiative,
be flexibility (time and placement), show commitment, be willing to
self-analyze,
have an appropriate demeanor, be non-judgmental, have a desire to improve,
be motivated, be willing to accept feedback, be committed, have a priority
for “Deaf”,
be dependable, have strong sign skills/language base, be professionalism,
have knowledge of field.
Roles & Responsibilities: actively strive to achieve goals, initiate
(watch videos, go to workshops, make videos, read, and observe), seek
opportunity
to interact with Deaf, keep a journal, follow-through, staying in contact
with mentor, do appropriate paperwork applicable to license/certification,
be timely/prompt, follow professional dress, show professionalism,
respect, take ownership of your own development,
measure yourself against yourself (do not always compare yourself to
others)
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