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Growing My Relationship

With My Mentor

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Do Now:

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On your post-it, write ONE WORD that describes your relationship with your mentor.

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Place it on ___________.

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Trust

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Key Takeaway

My mentor is here to support me. I must let them know how to do so.

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Class Discussion

How has your relationship with your mentor changed

since you first met?

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What do you wish your mentor knew about

working with a highschool student?

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What do you imagine your

relationship will look like next year?

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You and your mentor have the power to grow and improve upon your relationship.

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This will require intentional behaviors from the

both of you.

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Mentor Tips

We are going to create a list of intentional behaviors to share with the mentors in our cohort.

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The goal is to help them understand how to best support you and form a strong relationship.

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  1. Write down your advice on the post-it!
  2. Stick it to your desk
  3. When I say “go,” take 3 minutes to walk around the room and check-mark the

tips you agree with.

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My advice:

You should share

specific skills you have

to support your mentee.

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For example: Tell them

you can edit their essay.

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ROLES OF A MENTOR

Which role(s) do you want your mentor to play in supporting you this year? How can they carry out these roles?

Guide

Identify the steps necessary to reach my goal.

Thought-Partner

Be a listener & someone I can bounce ideas off and get new ideas from. Help me make pro/con lists and evaluate my options.

Researcher

Locate opportunities and resources that will help me reach my goal.

Cheerleader

Encourage me to do my best and remind me of my strengths.

Relationship Driver

Check in with me to offer support.

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Mentor Connection

1. Share your high and low from this week with your mentor.

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My high from this week was…

My low from this week was…

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2. What is one action your mentor can take to support you?

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One way you can support me is…

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Extend - My Intentional Behaviors

In groups of 2-3:

  1. Brainstorm at least 3 intentional behaviors you can act on to grow your relationship with your mentor.

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  • Write down these steps on the back of your handout.

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  • Be as specific as possible.

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*I will be calling on groups to present!*