Mentoring Philosophy Being an honest communicator and an exceptional organizer are the essential qualities of a mentor. Honesty, eagerness to learn, and time management are the key values that will guide my interactions with the mentees. My main motivation as a mentor is to serve others in their personal growth and professional goals. I believe that success is possible by self-assessment through time. This assessment needs to be constructive, specific, and aimed at improvement. This will drive growth. My job is to provide a safe and trusting space where mentees can demonstrate their personal and professional value. I am confident that in such a place, mentees can freely, and sincerely, share their thoughts, concerns, and goals. To start growing, it is fundamental to acknowledge our strengths, shortcomings, background, perspectives, and identity to build from our unique traits and skills.
My hope is that by working together, I also enrich my experience as a mentor and together we support our own journey of continuous learning and growth. I plan to demonstrate the values and principles of my mentoring philosophy by performing self assesment of this project as well. The biweekly tasks may be adjusted depending on how we work during the previous weeks, and these adjustments must reflect my commitment to self-improvement. It is expected by the end of our reflections to be able to look back and appreciate our learning process.
Doing research is challenging, but I am certain that the outcome is going to positively enrich our personal and professional experiences.