Here are a few things to think about as you guide your mentee:
1. Help Them Articulate Their Needs: Sometimes your mentee wants some guidance but may be unsure about what questions to ask. You can assist by prompting with your own questions or even suggesting specific areas they might explore.

2. Maintain the Connection: Sometimes your mentee may seem to disappear due to class pressures or other distractions. You can help maintain contact by sending your mentee an occasional note just to stay in touch.

3. Foster Peer Connections: Some mentors communicate with more than one of their mentees at a time, depending on the topic of discussion. Feel free to introduce your mentees to each other if it seems appropriate.

4. Clarify the Purpose of Mentorship: The mentor-mentee relationship is intended for professional advice and personal growth, not for solving specific math problems. Use your time together to focus on career paths, professional skills, and broader life guidance.

5. Make It Personal: Ask your mentee about their long- and short-term goals, what they like about math, and their other interests. Adding a personal dimension can help to strengthen the connection with your mentee and stay in touch.

6. Share Your Journey: Tell your mentee about yourself—how you made your way to where you are now. Sharing your experiences, including challenges and lessons learned, can provide valuable perspective and inspiration.

7. Provide Insights You Wish You Knew: Suggest things you didn’t know at their stage that you know now. Since your mentee may not have the experience to anticipate helpful questions, proactively offering advice can bridge that gap.

8. Highlight the Value of Mentorship: Help your mentee understand the many things they can gain from having a mentor, including professional insights, networking opportunities, and encouragement to achieve their goals.

9. Suggest Resources: Recommend websites, books, or other resources they might find interesting or helpful in their journey.

10. Help Build Local Connections: If your mentee is far away and would like to have someone local to talk with, assist them in looking for a community or local mentor who can provide additional support. This can often be arranged through web searches or email.

By keeping these principles in mind, you can create a supportive and impactful mentoring relationship that helps your mentee grow and thrive.

Thanks again for your involvement – please send feedback as necessary to awmmentor@gmail.com