12 Month Program Application

Application

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1. If you had to describe yourself in 5 words or less what would they be?

2. How would your closest friend describe you? (5 words or less)

3. What do you believe are your greatest strengths as a teacher?

4. Why did you become a teacher?

5. What is at the center of your life? What things, people, ideas are you most committed to personally?
1. Professionally?
2. Otherwise (spiritually, emotionally etc.)?

6. What are your current challenges in teaching?

7. How are these things affecting your:
1. Your students:
2. Your ability to feel excited and inspired:
3. Your ability to craft a vocation that feels sustainable and replenishing:
4. Studio or business:
5. Your staff or other teachers you work with:

8. What makes you excited about getting up in the morning?

9. How would you describe your current attitude toward teaching and your business?

10. Describe your dream teaching-self  & situation — what’s your most amazing, most vibrant, bold and audacious fantasy?

11. What are the top three reasons you decided to reach out for guidance on your teaching path? (These can be catalysts, events, a-ha moments, specific challenges that lead you to recognize that you were off track).

12. Have you been here before — as a teacher or in other areas of your life?

13. What are the three elements you would like to start addressing right away? (These are specific issues, qualities, skills, etc.)

14. What would you like to get out of your coaching sessions?

And finally…

Make a list of all the ways you anticipate you could be thrown off track or waylaid during this process. For instance, not having enough time, not having support within your studio, self-doubt etc. It could be anything from emotional to physical to logistical.

Then make a similar list with all the ways you can start addressing these potential bumps in the road to ensure your greatest success. These should be simple, immediately actionable steps. I.e. Asking someone to be your buddy for feedback and support; or creating a concrete and realistic schedule in which you set aside time to do your exercises and homework everyday.

*Please submit a current CV or resume with this application. Send all documents to Chantill@skillfulteaching.com.

Subject: 12 month Mentoring Application