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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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Sherri, You are the person in control, and your authority should never be taken lightly by your students. Always remain profesional, and you will get the respect that you have earned. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Mak, Motivation begins at the top, and it certainly should begin with us so that our students will catch it. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Edward, We should always be reminded that personal relationships with students are not worth losing our jobs over. Patricia

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Reducing student cheating

Hi Philip, With today's technology, arranging test questions is very elementary. This is a smart and simple way to minimize cheating. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Maria, Yes! Keep everything strictly professional. Students really aren't looking for another friend. They need someone they can emulate. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi John, I concur! Students look up to us in so many ways. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Amani, Our students have a ton of problems. Most of the time just by listening they feel better by being allowed to vent. Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Lori, Absolutely! We do this at my institution every opportunity we get. It helps majorly. Patricia

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Managing angry students

Hi Warren, Great advice! Listening is key! Patricia

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Rebecca, With time you will become better. Having prepared notes is a great way to stay on task. Patricia

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