What Successful Mentors Do

"e;As the authors so aptly suggest, good teaching is more a journey than a destination. This book will help both mentors and teachers to navigate this journey successfully."e;Stephen Sroka, Health Education ConsultantsCase Western Reserve University "e;What a great book to provide for all veteran teachers so that when we are chatting in the lunchroom and 'new' teachers share a dilemma, anyone on staff can chime in with advice, backed by research and experience."e;Diane Mierzwik, Teacher and MentorParkview Middle School, Yucaipa, CA "e;What Successful Mentors Do is easy to use, linked to best practices and is certain to be an invaluable resource for new and returning mentors."e;Theresa Ford, Developer/ConsultantEducational Testing Service, Downey, CA Be the best mentor you can be with these state-of-the-art strategies! The first-day jitters. The first encounter with an angry parent. The first performance review. As a seasoned teacher, you remember each of these "e;firsts."e; But how can you relate your experiences to a new teacher? Find answers to these questions and the research to back them up in this tool-packed guide. What Successful Mentors Do offers sensible strategies to help mentors help new teachers. Using state-of-the art research as a bas, the authors provide 81 ways to put those "e;firsts"e; in perspective for your new teachers. Working from decades of experience, the authors synthesize theory and practice to show mentors how to: Increase new-teacher retention with the surest methods for classroom success Encourage teachers in ten essential areas of teaching, from using assessment tools to developing a personal teaching style, and more Guide teachers in their relationships with colleagues, parents, and administrators Improve their own mentoring approach and develop a mentoring style Avoid common mentoring pitfalls Sometimes life teaches us the lessons we need to grow. Other times, a trusted mentor prepares us for the challenges and guides us to success.