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I had the wonderful opportunity to mentor a colleague, helping them learn and grow in their role. Through this experience, I honed my leadership skills, built a supportive relationship, and gained insights into different perspectives. It's truly rewarding to see the positive impact of mentorship on both personal and professional development.

• Mentorship Report

<aside> <img src="/icons/checkmark-line_purple.svg" alt="/icons/checkmark-line_purple.svg" width="40px" /> Goals to be achieved:

• Served as a dedicated mentor at ULEM, and CtD practicum, providing invaluable 1:1 guidance and code review to bootcamp students from diverse backgrounds.
• Provided simultaneous mentorship and guidance to groups of up to 6 students at a time within Code the Dream practicum, offering personalized support and instruction in React. </aside>

<aside> <img src="/icons/gradebook_purple.svg" alt="/icons/gradebook_purple.svg" width="40px" /> Here's a sample report you can use to communicate your mentoring activities to the instructor:

• Mentorship Report
• Mentor: Amirhossein Olyaei
• Reporting Period: [Start Date] - [End Date]
• Overview:

During the reporting period, I had the opportunity to mentor several students in their web development journey. My primary focus was on assisting them with their understanding of React, as well as guiding them through their practicum projects. Below is a summary of my mentoring activities.

• Mentoring Sessions:
• Total Sessions Conducted: [Number of Sessions]
• Total Hours Spent: [Total Hours] hours
• Key Topics Covered:
  • React fundamentals and advanced concepts
  • Node.js backend development
  • Debugging and code optimization
  • Collaborative coding and version control with Git
  • UI/UX design principles
• Student Progress:
  • [Student Name 1]: Showed significant improvement in understanding React state management and successfully implemented a feature in the practicum project.
  • [Student Name 2]: Overcame challenges with asynchronous JavaScript and Node.js routing.
  • [Student Name 3]: Demonstrated a better grasp of UI design principles and applied them in the project's frontend development.
• Challenges Encountered:
  • Some students faced difficulties in grasping advanced React concepts like hooks and context API. Additional resources and practice exercises were provided to address these gaps.
  • Time management was a challenge for a few students, affecting their ability to meet project deadlines. We worked on setting realistic goals and prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Feedback and Recommendations:
  • The students have shown great enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Regular practice and hands-on projects are crucial for reinforcing their understanding of key concepts.
  • Encouraging peer programming sessions could enhance collaborative skills and knowledge sharing among students.
  • It would be beneficial to integrate more real-world scenarios and case studies into the curriculum to provide practical insights into web development.
• Conclusion:

Overall, the mentoring experience has been rewarding for both the students and myself. I am confident that with continued guidance and support, the students will achieve their learning objectives and become proficient web developers.

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<aside> 🏆 Be a Champion for Others

• Support & Encourage Others
• Mentor Those With Less Experience
• Help Organize Events & Workshops
• Share Your Knowledge
• Speak Up For Diversity & Inclusion </aside>

Code The Dream - Reid

• 😎 Being an effective mentor (#1/7): Getting Started
• Being an effective mentor (#2/7) - cultural awareness and critical thinking
• Being an effective mentor (#3/7) - Communication
• Being an effective mentor (#4/7) - gradual release of responsibility
• Being an effective mentor (#5/7) - 1:1 mentors
• Being an effective mentor (#6/7) - group mentors