Mentor Teacher

Mentor Teacher:

An experienced teacher who demonstrates expertise in the classroom regarding teaching and learning, is skilled in interpersonal relationships, and is interested in giving back to the profession by guiding a student teacher or field experience student.  Responsible for demonstrating how to put into practice the principles of teaching and learning and showing the teacher candidate how to do the same.

Important Dates and Information

• Welcome letter from the Director
• Checklist of what materials Mentors need to turn in
• Dates you need to know for Fall 2013
• Recommended observation and teaching schedule
• Qualities of a Mentor
• What is expected of the Mentor?
• TPA information for School Districts - New

Forms Needed

• Personal information form
• Lesson plans
• University Supervisor survey (completed by the Mentor Teacher)
• Student Teacher observation log (AYA students)
• Evaluations of Student Teachers

Resources

• Student teaching handbook
• Mentor Teacher Resource Guide - New
• Ohio teaching standards
• Co-teaching model
• Description of co-teaching model
• Co-teaching strategies
• Preliminary discussion questions for student teaching teams
• eTrain