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 materials Mentors need to turn in
• Important dates you should know
• Recommended Weekly Teaching Schedule
• AYA Student Teachers
• Non-AYA Student Teachers
• 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
• Co-teaching brochure from State of Ohio - New
• Description of co-teaching model
• Co-teaching strategies
• Preliminary discussion questions for student teaching teams
• eTrain