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 Kamice, I love your perspective! You think identical to myself! Let's keep things strictly professional at work! They least employees and students alike know about you personally the better off you are! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Jeffrey, When students can visualize and understand how the course is going to benefit them in their career, they buy into the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Hugh, Students love hearing our students as to how they apply to the real world and the course content. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing instructor anxiety

Hi Megan, Preparation is key! Students can tell when you are ready to give them what they need! They need our best at all times. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Class management for student success

Hi Michael, You have it! Structure is key in the educational setting. Even adults like and need structure. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Kristina, There is nothing like having a calendar that you can see every day to serve as a reminder! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting students excited about course content

Hi Miriam, I love your enthusiasm! I can tell you get your students pumped and ready to go! Continue to generate energy in your classes. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Terry, I concur! The student is certainly not always right, and we must have our teachable moments. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

H Jason, Regardless as to how we classify students, we must hold them to very high standards in order to prepare them for the real world. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Jim, It is certainly everyone's responsibility to help look after the student, but the instructor has the biggest responsibility. Patricia Scales

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