How to Befriend or Mentor an "At Risk" Student
Examine your reasons for mentoring., Recall positive aspects of your teachers and heroes in grade, middle, and high school., If you can, go through a mentoring process yourself, through an older or more mature friend, student, or colleague. , Find a...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Examine your reasons for mentoring.
Were there role models in your own young life who kept you on track and helped you to succeed? -
Step 2: Recall positive aspects of your teachers and heroes in grade
This should help you get an idea about how you should help this student. ,, There are many of these out there.
Try looking at after school programs that some schools and county governments provide.
If you already know of a student that you think needs help, skip to step
6. , You don't want to be stopped just because you forgot something. , Remember this student may be at risk, and needs help.
Remember to help them along to being a good student.
Also remember to be friendly, you want them to enjoy, not dread your company. , Often times, this is all that is needed to change their outlook and begin unlocking potential.
Counseling intervention may not be needed, and you've made the difference. , Just your presence and continued attention will help, and you'll set an example of dedication and punctuality. , Even if you get together to attend a ball game or go have some ice cream, you can be a positive influence. -
Step 3: middle
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Step 4: and high school.
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Step 5: If you can
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Step 6: go through a mentoring process yourself
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Step 7: through an older or more mature friend
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Step 8: student
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Step 9: or colleague.
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Step 10: Find a program or school that is looking for tutors or counselors to after-school programs.
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Step 11: Make sure that you give all of the required background check information.
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Step 12: start mentoring.
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Step 13: If you already personally know of a child that needs counseling intervention
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Step 14: consider being a part of their life and being a positive influence.
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Step 15: Meet with the child regularly.
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Step 16: Have fun.
Detailed Guide
Were there role models in your own young life who kept you on track and helped you to succeed?
This should help you get an idea about how you should help this student. ,, There are many of these out there.
Try looking at after school programs that some schools and county governments provide.
If you already know of a student that you think needs help, skip to step
6. , You don't want to be stopped just because you forgot something. , Remember this student may be at risk, and needs help.
Remember to help them along to being a good student.
Also remember to be friendly, you want them to enjoy, not dread your company. , Often times, this is all that is needed to change their outlook and begin unlocking potential.
Counseling intervention may not be needed, and you've made the difference. , Just your presence and continued attention will help, and you'll set an example of dedication and punctuality. , Even if you get together to attend a ball game or go have some ice cream, you can be a positive influence.
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