F1rst2go Mentor
Cassandra Cotton
05.2023 - Current
Connect with fellow first-generation students and gain an extensive support system through this year-long mentorship program. Students will receive valuable resources created to enhance student success and assist with finding unique communities aligned with their interests.
- Assisted mentees in setting and achieving educational and career goals to encourage independence.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Regularly assessed progress and provided feedback to support continued development.
- Provided guidance on stress management and grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm.
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
- Developed and led special events that increased decision making, problem-solving and good judgment.
- Assisted youth with homework assignments, sports, and fitness, art and literacy.
