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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Showing examples of student work

Hi Robin, Simply, seeing gives students a full understanding as to what is expected. I've learned students truly appreciate seeing examples. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi William, The student/teacher relationship should never become personal in nature. Instructors should always carry themselves professionally. Getting too close with a student creates too many problems. Patricia

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Showing examples of student work

Hi David, Whenever students gain confidence, they are more motivated to begin the project and put forth great effort. Showing students an example is certainly helpful. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Apryl, Great comparison. As a leader, the instructor needs to stay in a lead position. Befriending students is not healthy for a student/teacher relationship. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Gilbert, I like to share applicable experiences to the lesson to get everyone excited. I also like to talk about money and their career to generate excitement. Patricia

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Robert, A presence should be made on Day 1 by the instructor. Students should immediately understand that you are a professional, and you are all about business, and more importantly you have their best interest at heart. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Bonnie, My thoughts are identical. I am very friendly with my students, but they know that I am not their friend. I am their teacher. I respect my students, therefore they respect me. Respect is earned. I carry myself professionally at all times to gain students respect. Patricia

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Gail, Students enjoy hearing our stories that apply to the lessons. Students get excited when they hear about things that have happened in the workplace. Patricia

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Capturing student attention

Hi Evan, I am very loud and enthusiastic! I have been told that I have a natural way of grabbing student's attention. I also like to share experiences that are applicable to the lesson to capture students attention. Patricia

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Natasha, Great response! Professionalism is best demonstrated verses spoken. Actions depict professionalism. Patricia

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