Episodes
Dec. 20, 2022
Effective Strategies for CTE Teachers Featuring Khristen Massic E196
Are you a future CTE teacher? Join https://www.instagram.com/khristenmassic/ and me as we discuss planning essentials for future CTE teachers. During this episode, Khristen starts by sharing her teaching story and then dives right into strategies for...
Dec. 16, 2022
New Teacher Interview Tips with Charles Williams E195
We're back with another fun and informative Edumagic episode - all about resumes! This week's guest is https://www.instagram.com/_cwconsulting/, an author, podcast host, and principal. https://www.instagram.com/_cwconsulting/, You can connect with...
Nov. 17, 2022
5 Resume tips you don't want to miss with Melissa Conte 194
In this episode, Melissa Conte shares five resume tips you don't want to miss out on. From how to format to what to include, this episode is so helpful when developing and editing your resume.
If you love this episode, please tag me @SFecich on...
Nov. 3, 2022
Lesson planning tips for New Teachers E193
Are you looking for some quick ways to improve your lesson plans? Check out these three lesson planning tips shared from the book Crush it from the start: 50 tips for #newteachers from @schoolrubric. In this episode, I share lesson plans at a glance,...
Oct. 7, 2022
Setting Boundaries as a New Teacher E192
It's that time when things get busy around the school. There are committees, volunteer opportunities, and professional development - more and more demands on your time. With this teaching climate, we may not have preps as we had before or feel the...
Sept. 30, 2022
1 powerful strategy in 6 words E191
Today we are discussing the 6-word story strategy. They are fun to implement and allow students to review their learning, and it is a great way to check in to see what students have learned. Let's jump in with the 6-word story. First, we will describe...
Sept. 20, 2022
A few classroom management tips for student teachers E190
Classroom management can be challenging, especially for a student teacher.
First, you must use the first few days of your placement to learn the rules and procedures of your host teacher's classroom. Classroom management is such a huge topic to...
Sept. 9, 2022
Show what you "reel"y know! E189
Hello EduMagicians, welcome back to another episode of the EduMAgic podcast. Today we are discussing how to have students show what they know differently, using technology they already have in their pockets. Are you intrigued? Listen up.
Show...
Aug. 30, 2022
How to be an Effective Student Teacher E188
In this week's podcast, Dr. Shani Challenor and I discuss how to be an effective student teacher - before, during, and after student teaching. Several practical tips are shared that you can implement today during your student teaching experience....
Aug. 23, 2022
3 Student Teaching Mistakes - E187
Today I'm sharing three mistakes you don't want to make during student teaching. Student teaching is challenging, but you can do this. Here are three mistakes you don't want to make during your student teaching:
You are only sitting in the back of...
Aug. 13, 2022
5 ways student teachers can save money E186
Most student teachers do not get paid during their student teaching experience. While student teaching can be expensive, I have a few ways to help you save some money during student teaching.
Show notes can be found here:...
July 8, 2022
Easy Classroom Management Strategies for Elementary Grades E185
Shanimarie shares classroom management strategies you can implement immediately in your elementary classroom.
Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/easy-classroom-management-strategies-for-elementary-grades
If you are...
June 30, 2022
Teachergram: Let's connect! E184
With Instagram, educators, future educators, school districts, and organizations can connect and learn from each other. You can learn from what others share through posts, stories, lives, DMs, reels, and guides. Consider posting something educational...
June 16, 2022
Restorative practices 101 E183
This episode is inspired by my new book (coming September 2022), "50 tips for New Teachers". I co-authored the book with Matthew Rhoads, Ed.D, Casey Jakubowski, Ph.D., and Kevin Leichtman, Ph.D. We share 50 tips for supporting new teachers throughout...
June 10, 2022
Write a cover letter that will stand out from the stack E 182
When applying for jobs, we focus on the resume, and the cover letter is an afterthought. These tips will help you keep the cover letter top of mind. A cover letter is a great way to make a positive first impression on the employer.
Show notes can...
June 2, 2022
Seven things future teachers can do this summer to shine bright E 181
Alright, future teachers, you got done with your semester. You passed the tests and completed your fieldwork. Congrats! I'm so proud of you. Let's chat about what you can do this summer to relax, recharge and reenergize for the semester ahead. We are...
May 24, 2022
10 Tips for a Teaching Demo Interview E180
In this episode, I share 10 actionable tips that you can use to prepare for your live teaching demo. We also cover several tips for you to follow before, during, and after your demo lesson. Typically, this part of the interview process occurs during...
May 17, 2022
The power of working with families in your classroom featuring Christina Hidek E179
We're back with another episode of the Edumagic podcast. Christina Hidek discusses why partnering with families in the classroom is so important, as seen from the parent's perspective. The strategies she offers are especially helpful for new teachers....
May 13, 2022
Professional Belonging featuring Dr. Ilene Winokur E178
The Edumagic podcast is back with another episode. Today, Dr. Ilene Winokur will discuss the importance of being connected as an educator through a sense of professional belonging. Find out what professional belonging is and how to find it in a school...
May 5, 2022
Make your Teaching interview brochure in 3 easy steps E177
We are back with another episode of the Edumagic podcast. Today we are walking through how to create your teaching interview brochure in three easy steps using one of my favorite tools, Canva.
Step 1 - Select a template for your teaching interview...
April 28, 2022
4 Easy & Effective Ways to Support Middle school Students E176
We're back with another episode of the Edumagic podcast. With me today is Phyllis Fagell, a counselor at a middle school in Washington DC. She will be sharing with us some tips for supporting our students in middle school. Whether you're looking for...
April 18, 2022
12 Ways to Improve Your Teaching Resume E175
You are applying for a job and you want to make sure that your true self shines through on that resume. Your resume is your chance to make a first impression on potential employers. You're a teacher. You have the experience to share, and you want to...
April 8, 2022
5 Ways to Build Relationships with Students in your Classroom E174
It is SO important to build relationships with students, and I didn't realize just how important it was until I started teaching. A teacher's ability to build relationships with students is crucial. We get to build relationships with students every...
March 31, 2022
How to choose a school district that's right for you E173
You should take this first step in the interview process in order to find the right fit for you. When applying for jobs you don't want to do a spray and pray method, meaning that you send out your resume to all of the schools. You want to be strategic...