Becoming a Mentor

To find out more information about becoming a mentor please contact any LEAD instructor or contact Marc Coronado, LEAD Community Coordinator, 408-864-8409, coronadomarc@fhda.edu.

Basic Qualifications:

For consideration, candidates must possess the following

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum grade point average of 2.5
• Successful completion of at least one (1) LEAD class.   Exceptions may be made for students who have prior peer mentoring experience in an academic setting.
• Must be available to attend LEAD Mentor training in the quarter prior to serving, or the quarter in which they serve as a Mentor

Preferred qualifications:

• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Superior time-management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of their own major and college resources
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Self-motivation
• Project management and organizational skills