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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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Brittany, Students really need validation from us. Once we give them the okay to try something, they feel more at ease because they know we will catch them if need be. Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Thomas, We most certainly must set our students up for the workplace. We are responsible for our students success. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi James, I like the components that you use to advise your students. You cover all bases, and your students should quickly determine that you genuinely care about them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Karen, I understand! You need to find that balance. I treat my students like my blood children to gain balance. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Ashlee, It is fine to caudle, but you must shoot straight with them and let them stand on their own. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Terri, I agree! I let my students know that the placement director is only one avenue to a job and that they must do their due diligence to land employment. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Michael, It takes all to make retention its best. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Daryll, Students love it when we share our examples as they apply to the course content. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Dean, Instructors are no doubt extremely vital when it comes to retention. We have more contact with the students more so than anyone else in the building. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making Students Active Learners

Hi Richard, Sounds like great fun, and most importantly they are learning. What an awesome way to promote active learning. Patricia Scales

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