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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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Allen, Preparation is key! Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Ronald, Simply put, treat everyone the same! Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Jacqueline, All students should be treated the same. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Jacqueline, What great advice to give to an inexperienced instructors. Seasoned instructors love for inexperience teachers to pick their brain. Patricia

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Laquita, It is important for everyone to be on the same page so that there is no confusion. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hello Laquita, Visuals are good for students to view so that they get an idea. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Shantelle, You do come across those students with ATTITUDES. You did a great job handling this situation. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Stephen, Nice response. Sometimes complaints are beyond our scope, as you have stated, we need to try to put the student in contact with the appropriate person to help them. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Rick, This students should thank you. You saved this "A" student. I can tell you did not want this student to get into any trouble. Patricia

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Chelsea, Continue to strive for the best. I am a 21-year veteran in the profession and occasionally I'll make a mistake too. They will happen, take it all in stride. Patricia

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