What our current peer mentors have to say
Why Become a Peer Mentor?
Brooklyn
- It’s a great experience to become more confident speaking in front of others.
- You learn lots and gain access to lots of great resources.
- You meet lots of new people and make connections.
Andreas
- Meet new people
- Connect with a community
- Practice speaking skills
Zeena
- Teacher candidates should consider peer mentoring if the are looking to make connections and relationships in the college.
- Peer mentoring gives you the opportunity to make your connections with 1st and 2nd year students take on a guidance/facilitative role.
- It is also a great chance to develop foundational/vital presenting and facilitating skills to build upon your personal goals of developing your leadership skills.
Brad
- To practice leading a group of students regularly
- Share the do’s and don’ts of a student in their shoes
- It is an opportunity to plan and how to cope when plans run over/under time.
Kinae
- Gives experience teaching in front of students
- Build relationships with people in the college
- Create a fun and engaging environment for first and second year students
Taya
- It’s a low-risk and high-reward opportunity for you to build a foundation for your professional skills.
- It’s a way to give back to the College and heal your inner 1st and 2nd year student.
- I would not be leaving the College this confident and prepared for teaching if not for my experiences as a peer mentor.
Chelsea
- You make so many friends and valuable connections.
- You get access to great resources.
- You develop a new level of confidence and can apply these new skills to your teaching placements.
Jayna
- Great way to add to your CCR
- Great way to make friends and build relationships in the College
- 3 terms of peer mentor now counts toward an elective – EDLC 498
Ericamae
- Provides pre-exposure to being in a classroom and teaching a pre-planned lesson
- Opportunity to meet other colleagues and make teacher friends
- You have an opportunity to help other new students who are entering the College