I learned that multitasking and keeping a calm mind are the most important skills a teacher will need. I also learned how to modify a lesson to fit all the needs of every student because they're not all on the same level. I do not have much knowledge with students with disabilities, so learning from an experienced teacher is really helpful.
Ms. Haynes has also been telling me about the new techniques teachers are using and the new programs like Common Core and computer testing. I have been learning so much and I really enjoy being in this program.
I am a first-generation student and always had questions about my career, but I didn't have a family member who could answer them. So learning from someone in the field has helped me answer all my questions. This program is giving me knowledge that I did not have so I can grow into a prepared educator by the time I graduate with my degree.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to participate in the mentor program.
Mentee: Cody Chambers, junior studying political science
Mentor: Chad Boyles, attorney with Chain Cohn Stiles
From Chambers:
Thanks to my RAMP mentor, Chad Boyles, I was offered an internship with the Congressional Leadership Fund. Chad gave me key advice and a professional opinion when I needed them. Sometimes I just needed a second opinion and he would not hesitate to give it to me for both internship work and my school life outside of it.
He also allowed me to get into contact with a friend of his who participated in an internship with the United Nations. The friend had walked the path I wanted to walk, so I got additional advice from someone who was able to partake in an awesome overseas internship.