Episodes

Welcome to episode 197 of the EduMagic Podcast. https://www.instagram.com/welcometoalted/ shares with me the ins and outs of alternative education and everything you need to know to get started in an alternative education classroom. During this...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...