A mentor is a role model, guide, trusted supporter and encourager who empowers their mentee. As a mentor for the INSPIRE Mentoring program, responsibilities include setting goals with mentees, assisting with high school applications, reading together, and communicating with a Team Leader. Mentors are expected to meet weekly with their mentee, complete logs, and attend an awards banquet to support their mentee's development.

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Presented: by Anthony Lemons

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WHAT IS A MENTOR?
 A MENTOR IS
 …a role model
 …a guide
 …someone to trust
 …supportive
 …encouraging
 …empowering

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CURRICULUM
 INSPIRE Mentoring focuses on:
 Literacy – reading books together and discussing plot, characters,
etc.
 Social Skills – interacting and developing relationships
 Goal Setting – learning to set goals and monitor progress
 Developing increased interest in academic subjects and hobbies

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CURRICULUM (cont’d)
 Mentoring can take on many forms, and depends greatly on the
individual needs and personalities of you and your mentee

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WHAT WILL I DO AS A MENTOR?
 Set S.M.A.R.T goals with my student
 Assist the student with high school applications
 This may require preparations for an interview, an audition, getting
teacher recommendations, etc.
 Reading and comprehension practice in a “book club”
 Communicate with the Team Leader any ideas for how to make
the time meaningful for you and your student

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WHAT WILL I DO AS A MENTOR?
 You are expected to
 …meet with your mentee once a week or reschedule
 …complete a Mentor Communication Log
 …attend the UrbanFUTURE Awards Banquet in May
 You are encouraged to
 …go to Open Houses at the school
 …attend Parent Coffees
 …attend events to support your mentee (robotics competitions,
team sports, UrbanFUTURE events)

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HOW TO ENGAGE THE STUDENT
 Be consistent and reliable
 Maintain high expectations
 Provide opportunities for students to understand alternative choices
 Be open to discuss what is going on with your mentee
 Be creative!
 Communicate with the Team Leader on any support you may
need

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GENERAL POLICIES
 Please do not give gifts to your student
 Small academic related or edible items are permitted
 Report any information like bullying, suspected child abuse,
etc. to a Team Leader immediately
 If you need to miss a session or reschedule, let your Team
Leader know in advance

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ON-GOING SUPPORT
 10 – 15 minute debrief sessions
 Mentor Communication Log
 Periodic Mentor-Mentee events
 Monthly (at least) check-ins with a Team Leader