Sentences with phrase «influenced by a mentor»

In the Season 1 finale, series host David Steinberg interviews icons of improvisation: Robin Williams, whose wildly manic standup comedy style was greatly influenced by his mentor Jonathan Winters, off - the - cuff creator of delightfully eccentric characters.

Influenced by his mentor Clyfford Still's visionary aspirations, Ernest Briggs developed the rugged California aesthetic into sensual, refined, and inviting explosions of paint.

Most lawyers we know have been influenced by a mentor and are mentors themselves.

Not exact matches

Equally important, celebrity athletes are distant figures for children and youth, whereas a parent, teacher, coach, or family friend, in the role of mentor, can influence young athletes» everyday lives in positive ways by developing ongoing relationships with them.

Kids are certainly influenced by the home environment in which they grow up, but teachers, youth development professionals, and mentors can do a lot to help them develop these skills.

Perez Williams said her decision — less than two weeks before the deadline to file petitions to get on the June 26 ballot — was influenced by a political mentor she would not identify and a belief that Balter failed to raise enough money and attention to compete against Katko.

How much flexibility you'll have will be influenced by various factors, including your course load, whether you're a teaching assistant, the types of experiments you do, and possibly your mentor's availability and expectations.

► As Piotr Wasylczyk gears up for his new role as a professor and adviser, he is reflecting on «three lessons taught by three great mentors [that] have influenced how [he thinks] about doing science,» he wrote in this week's Working Life story.

The researchers expected job prospects and conditions to be strong factors but were startled by how little influence the advice of academic mentors, families, or friends counted.

The dissertation examined the perspectives of African American and white faculty mentors of African - American undergraduate students through a comparative analysis of the factors that influence the faculty members» mentorship of students, the role of formative experiences in faculty's philosophy and approach to mentorship around issues of race, and the advising and counseling strategies employed by faculty when assisting African American undergraduate students negotiate their perceived experiences of racial conflict.

Greater emphasis and attention — by the board, by schools and school districts, and by reformers — to structuring, encouraging, and supporting the leadership roles that NBCTs can and should play could maximize the influence of these teachers as coaches, mentors, and leaders for other teachers.

Although it's tempting to continue with mentors who have a proven track record, selecting new mentors will ensure that additional successful teaching practices will be highlighted; that more teachers will be recognized for their ongoing efforts; and that more faculty members will be influenced by the program.

Her work is shedding new light on the way children learn math and the profound impact of early influences by parents, teachers, and other mentors.

Additionally, New Teacher Center advocates for multi-year induction programs that incorporate co-teaching models.44 Teachers supported by New Teacher Center demonstrate higher proficiency in both engaging students and using assessment in instruction, while 90 percent of new teachers agree that working with their New Teacher Center mentor influences their practice and meets their needs as a growing professional.45 Moreover, a preliminary independent Evaluation of Investing in Education, or i3 evaluation, showed that «after just one year, students of teachers supported by New Teacher Center gained 2 to 3.5 months of additional learning in reading compared to control teachers.»

Mentors greatly influence student success by working with the student and teacher to keep students on schedule and help flag and resolve issues.

It also helps that Buffett's early career was highly influenced by his teacher and mentor of whom we know a great deal.

Shojai Mentor Award The SHOJAI MENTOR AWARD, sponsored by past - president Amy D. Shojai, recognizes the CWA member who has offered guidance, encouraging council, support, or other help that has had a direct and positive influence on another's writing / publishing suMentor Award The SHOJAI MENTOR AWARD, sponsored by past - president Amy D. Shojai, recognizes the CWA member who has offered guidance, encouraging council, support, or other help that has had a direct and positive influence on another's writing / publishing suMENTOR AWARD, sponsored by past - president Amy D. Shojai, recognizes the CWA member who has offered guidance, encouraging council, support, or other help that has had a direct and positive influence on another's writing / publishing success.

This exhibition brings mentors and protégés together to display their work side - by - side, showcasing the influence of their creative relationships.

Celebrating the centennial of Lawrence (1917 - 2000), the exhibition features works by the artist, mentors and contemporaries who impacted his practice, as well as artists working today who are influenced by his output.

This is in part due to the influence of his long time mentor Karl Benjamin and in part due to his dedication to the perfection and progression of the techniques innovated by post war painters such as Karl Benjamin and Lorser Feitelson.

In the Making pairs an example from Warhol's Myths series, a suite of ten portraits of cartoon figures and other cultural emblems, with a silkscreen by Condo that conveys his own hybrid style of the grotesque while reflecting the influence of his past mentor in surprising ways.

The group exhibition features the work of the 10 members of Tiger Strikes Asteroid New York installed alongside a single work by one of their mentors, influences or admired peers.

Even though my approach to couples counseling has been influenced by a variety of educators and mentors, the heart and center of my couples work is based on Imago Relationship Therapy as defined by Dr. Harville Hendrix, author of the bestsellers, «Getting the Love You Want: a guide for couples» and «Keeping the Love You Find: a guide for singles».

«He became a fantastic mentor and I was greatly influenced by his positive and optimistic manner.»

Designed to guide each participant through their own self - discovery process, the program identifies, inspires and mentors emerging leaders by teaching the necessary skills to become a more positive influence within the community and industry.