A Success Ambassador Peer Mentor Program to Ignite Positive Behavior!
Presentation Abstract
This interactive session will offer educators a wealth of invaluable information and strategies that will not only motivate students, but give them the resources they need to truly make a difference in the lives of their peers based on the individualized distinct needs of the school.
Success Ambassadors (peer mentors) consists of promising students (ie. natural leaders, self-motivated, and benevolent) selected by designated faculty/staff and then trained to serve underclassmen in their schools (as well as surrounding community organizations such as neighboring middle and elementary schools). Training consists of a two-week session on the program’s mission and required skill-set. Success Ambassadors go into the classrooms and conduct purposeful team building activities, guidance lessons, mentoring services, tutoring, and restorative circles. Ideas and strategies are culminated from Student and Teacher Needs Assessments. This takes place weekly for at least 14 weeks in duration (length based on the need and structure of the school). Ways for various program implementation methods will be provided to tailor to different school climates. Students receive weekly guidance and direction from the program coordinator every Monday of the week preceding the program’s activities. This session offers lessons, strategies, activities, and overall approach in a variety of ways to meet various institutional structures (school daily schedule and strategic audience outreach methods).
Program Purpose for Success Ambassadors:
• To develop leadership in oneself and in others
• To give peers confidence and help them make effective decisions
• To serve as an advocate who will help underclassmen and other students in neighboring schools develop academically, behaviorally, and socially
This program benefits students in the ways listed above in the program’s purpose. It also promotes school-to-home connectedness, positive academic advancement, and helps students effectively approach negative social situations that may occur.
Recommended Citation
Payno, Ebony L., "A Success Ambassador Peer Mentor Program to Ignite Positive Behavior!" (2019). Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference. 57.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gapbs/2019/2019/57
A Success Ambassador Peer Mentor Program to Ignite Positive Behavior!
This interactive session will offer educators a wealth of invaluable information and strategies that will not only motivate students, but give them the resources they need to truly make a difference in the lives of their peers based on the individualized distinct needs of the school.
Success Ambassadors (peer mentors) consists of promising students (ie. natural leaders, self-motivated, and benevolent) selected by designated faculty/staff and then trained to serve underclassmen in their schools (as well as surrounding community organizations such as neighboring middle and elementary schools). Training consists of a two-week session on the program’s mission and required skill-set. Success Ambassadors go into the classrooms and conduct purposeful team building activities, guidance lessons, mentoring services, tutoring, and restorative circles. Ideas and strategies are culminated from Student and Teacher Needs Assessments. This takes place weekly for at least 14 weeks in duration (length based on the need and structure of the school). Ways for various program implementation methods will be provided to tailor to different school climates. Students receive weekly guidance and direction from the program coordinator every Monday of the week preceding the program’s activities. This session offers lessons, strategies, activities, and overall approach in a variety of ways to meet various institutional structures (school daily schedule and strategic audience outreach methods).
Program Purpose for Success Ambassadors:
• To develop leadership in oneself and in others
• To give peers confidence and help them make effective decisions
• To serve as an advocate who will help underclassmen and other students in neighboring schools develop academically, behaviorally, and socially
This program benefits students in the ways listed above in the program’s purpose. It also promotes school-to-home connectedness, positive academic advancement, and helps students effectively approach negative social situations that may occur.
