Thus far, my journey as a mentor has been very rewarding. I had been with my youth for over a year, and got to watch her make decisions that would alter her everyday life. She has reminded me the value of mentorship, and how easy it is to simply ask for help. This has inspired me to go outside of my comfort zone this month and reach out to all my available resources. I have had several interviews with different professionals this month; I spoke with our deputy city manager, the director of programs for New Pathways for Youth, the youth and education program manager for the city of Phoenix, and the director of research and evaluation for the Arizona Charter Schools Association.
While all of these people may not become my mentor, they were all very excited about sharing their experiences and knowledge with a complete stranger. This made me realize the power of moving outside of my comfort zone, and seeing how important it is to ask for help when you need guidance or direction. Being a mentor is more than giving advice, it is recognizing when you also need mentorship. The cycle of mentorship should continue, regardless of what you know. We are all limited to our experiences, but limitless to the experiences of others. So, I encourage everyone to take advantage of the resources you have around you.
Keep doing what you are doing, like I said before you will be their inspiration. You can also talk to them about how important education is to this world, try to make the kids love school. That's is a good point take advantage of the resources around you, that's what I am trying to do right now. Great post.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Indeed wonderful advice! Utilizing the most of the available resources during your internship will have long term benefits that will help you grow both personally and professionally. This is something I need to do as well. Great advice.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like you are having a good time with your internship! The semester is almost over! I wish you luck, think you will go far!
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