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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Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Jeff, When the students are told from the guest speaker how things are going to be in the real world, the students tend to believe the guest speaker. Guest speakers validate what we have been teaching to the students all along. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Sharon, I have witnessed that students get great enjoyment out of having a guest speaker. They also learn a lot from guest speakers. Guest speakers are like a breath of fresh air. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Getting buy in from students

Hi Allison, I love it! What a great way to get students to bond with each other and to intrigue them about the course. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Amanda, I can tell you care about your students. Students need to know that we geniunely care about them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Pam, Students love it when examples are shared! They better understand what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Suzanne, Boundaries must be established in a student/instructor relationship. Students need to realize we are there to guide and facilitate them, but we are the person of authority. We must respect students and in turn most students will respect us. Lead by example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Steven, Customer service is key to any business, it does not matter what type of business. Customer service can make or break you!!! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Timothy, I agree! Everyone plays a vital institution when it comes to helping the students succeed. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Student Retention

Hi Thomas, You have it! It takes a village to help our students. It is everyone's responsibility to help look after the student. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Tracey, An instructor should never befriend a student. This type of relationship is way too risky! Patricia Scales

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