Patricia Scales

About me

I've been a career educator for over 20 years. I currently serve as the Academic Coordinator for Brookstone College of Business and continue to be active in the classroom as a Business Instructor. My motto is "A student doesn't care how much you know, until they know how much you care." I was honored to receive the Career College Association National Teacher of the Year award in 2001. I just love teaching!

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Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Chandra, You will be amazed the feedback you get from your students. Our students can really think on their own when they are forced to do so. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Ken, Great response! I like to get buy in from my students by letting them know how they will benefit from the course professionally. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Casey, I agree! Lessons plans are a must in order to ensure a smooth flow. Students can tell when you are unprepared. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

HI Mohammed, Students emulate our ways professionally or the lack there of. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Paula, Preparation will help to avoid mistakes. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Q'iana, You do a fine job when it comes to trying to minimizing cheating. I give my test takers my undivided attention during test time. My eyes are fully affixed on my students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Managing angry students

Hi Lisa, You are on point! Listen to the student fully! Listening is key! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Melissa, Students want to know that you genuinely care about them and their success. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Interacting with students

Hi Debra, Respect is a two-way street. You must give it in order to receive it. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Helen, We want our students to emulate guest speakers. Guest speakers are an array of sunshine. Patricia Scales

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