Mentoring
In Person
Local, in person, mentoring is available to high school students, college students and adults in specific areas. Contact a tutor in your area to set up locations and times.
Remote
Remote mentoring is available to high school students, college students and adults online anywhere in the world in various languages. Contact one of our tutors who specializes in a field of study.
“So then shall this journey of thine be neither vain nor unfulfilled.”
— Athena to Telemachus, The Odyssey
In Homer’s Odyssey Athena (in the form of Mentor) counsels, guides, and encourages Telemachus. Through her words the goddess instills an heroic mentality in the son of Odysseus, connecting his thinking with the realities of the heroic legacy of not only his father, but also all of his ancestors.
At AVALON MENTORS our mentors are trusted partners who have a demonstrated gift in working with students of all ages. They are mentors, in the truest sense of the word.
A mentor is not a mere trainer in technical ability, nor merely an assembly line worker forcing a young person through tests, quizzes, essays, and other hurdles. Nor is a mentor's first job ensuring entrance into a university.
A mentor is first and foremost concerned with passing on a cultural heritage in order that their students are no longer cut off from their roots.
AVALON MENTORS holds up the vision of greatness to their students, encouraging them towards greatness, and instilling in them an heroic mentality so that their journey might be neither vain or unfulfilled.
Roles and Characteristics of Mentors
From the American Psychological Association
Acts as an experienced role model
Provides acceptance, encouragement, and moral support
Provides wisdom, advice, counsel, coaching
Acts as a sponsor in professional (or academic) organizations, supports networking efforts
Assists with the navigation of professional settings, institutions, structures, and politics
Facilitates professional (and academic) development
Challenges and encourages appropriately to facilitate growth
Provides nourishment, caring, and protection
Integrates professional support with other areas such as faith, family, and community
Accepts assistance from mentee in mentor's professional responsibilities within appropriate limits
Enjoys the opportunity to pass on their wisdom and knowledge and collaboration with early career professionals