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 Robert, That's right! When you are professional with your students, they are not going to ask for special favors because they know you are fair and all about business. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Ralph, I agree! The instructor/student relationship should be strictly professional! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Melissa, I concur! Students frown upon favoritism. It is easy, treal ALL students the SAME! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Sarah, I can tell based on your response that you emulate professional behavior to your students! You certainly lead by example, and I know your students look up to you. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Phil, I love your perspective! I can tell you practice what you preach! Continue to be that great role model for your students. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Creating a positive instructor image

Hi Ronnie, I can tell that you are a role model based on your response! Continue to lead by example! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Class management for student success

Hi Denise, That's right! Let your students know immediately that you are not going to tolerate their foolishness! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Class management for student success

Hi Patricia, Being fair is a must, and when you have policies in writing you can always refer to them to help students remember! Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Tavia, We are going to make mistakes. Learning from our mistakes makes us better. You are right, peer support is great; pick seasoned instructors brains they have a lot of great tips that they can share with you. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Avoiding common instructor mistakes

Hi Zorita, You are right, even as educators we are far from perfect, we just have to continue to work toward perfection. Patricia Scales

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