Episodes
April 24, 2023
Teacher Interview Series Part 4: Top 10 Teacher Interview Questions and Sample Answers
I once had to answer 30 teacher interview questions in 20 minutes. I was so nervous because in the front office they gave me a piece of paper with 30 interview questions to practice before my interview. “Great” I thought, “th...
April 19, 2023
Teacher Interview Series Part 3: The Ultimate Guide to What to Bring to a Teacher Interview
Wondering what to bring to a teacher interview? In this podcast interview I walk you through what you should bring to a teacher interview, and even a couple of things you should definitely not bring to an interview. And if yo...
April 11, 2023
Teacher Interview Series Part 2: Ace Your Next Teacher Interview: How to Prepare Like a Pro
Preparing for a teacher interview can be nerve-wracking, but with the right approach, you can feel confident and ready to impress. From researching the school to practicing your answers, this podcast episode (Part 2 of the Te...
April 4, 2023
Teacher Interview Series Part 1: 7 Teacher Interview Tips to Help Land Your Dream Job
Are you preparing for a teacher interview? Maybe you’re a teacher switching districts or a student teacher landing their first teaching job. Either way, figuring out how to land your dream job while teaching full time or goin...
March 14, 2023
Building Community in the Classroom with Caitie Cupples
Building a classroom community you can be proud of can be difficult. In this week's episode, I interview Caitie Cupples on how to create a thriving classroom community you can be proud of. We cover everything from: What is a ...
Feb. 27, 2023
How to Build a Positive Classroom Community as a First-Year Teacher
Creating a positive classroom community as a first year teacher can be tough. You’re doing everything the experts say, but your students are still arguing with each other and not getting along for other teachers. If this is y...
Feb. 22, 2023
15 First Year Teacher Tips From Teachers Around the World
Have you ever wondered what you would say to yourself if you could go back in time and give yourself advice? Well that's what we are doing today. In this week's episode I ask 15 experienced teachers what first year teacher ti...
Feb. 13, 2023
5 Key Strategies to Setting Up Classroom Procedures As a First Year Teacher
Setting up classroom procedures as a first year teacher can be exhausting. You’re trying all the advice your coworkers are giving you. Even trying new strategies you found online. But no matter how many new things you try, yo...
Feb. 6, 2023
How to Handle Parent Teacher Conferences Like a Pro
Let's be honest, parent teacher conferences can be scary! Especially the first couple of times that you do them. That's why in this week's LIVE Q&A Wednesday I dive deep about tips that will help you with creating the best Pa...
Jan. 30, 2023
5 Strategies to Improve Classroom Management as a First Year Teacher
You finally step into your classroom for the first time only to realize you have no idea how to have effective classroom management as a first year teacher. Sure, you may have taken some courses, read a couple books, even sav...
Jan. 23, 2023
The Secret to Getting out of Teacher Burnout with Founder of Teaching Mind Body and Soul Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed
Getting out of teacher burnout is no small feat. You’re not just burned out professionally, but you feel burned out in your personal life too. Maybe you feel like you have a lack of boundaries and like you have lost your iden...
Jan. 16, 2023
First Year Teaching: 7 Strategies to Avoid Teacher Burnout
Avoiding burnout as a first year teacher can feel nearly impossible. Everything is new, you are learning how to make the impact you were destined to make, create systems that work for you and your students, all the while tryi...
Jan. 9, 2023
Unlock the Secrets of Finding Joy as a First Year Teacher with Emily Person
Have you ever just dreaded going to work and stayed in bed to the last second? I know a lot of us have, including Emily. In this week’s episode Emily shares how she struggled with feeling like she was making an impact to bein...
Jan. 2, 2023
A Guide to Help New Teachers Thrive in Education in The New Year
The lives of first year teachers can be crazy! But it doesn't have to be difficult. In this episode I'm sharing 5 things every first year teacher should do in order to thrive this school year. Make sure to listen to number 5 ...
Nov. 15, 2022
How First Year Teachers Can Create Work-Life Balance During the Holiday Season
Lately have you been feeling overwhelmed because your trying to leave work at work. Yet you are still doing work on the weekends and don’t have time for family events of event to relax? In this week's episode we are talking a...
Oct. 31, 2022
The Secret to Leaving Work on Time
Have you ever looked around and wondered how other teachers were able to leave work on time WITHOUT taking work home? If you answered yes, I can totally relate to this 5 years ago. During my first year of teaching I was the f...
Sept. 21, 2022
How to Make the Most of Your Prep This Back to School Season
It can be hard to get everything done so you can leave on time. Between the lesson plans, IEP's, homework packets, and worksheets, it's no wonder teachers have a busy to-do list. You might be thinking, "the only way to be a g...
Sept. 6, 2022
5 Tips for New Teachers This Back to School Season
Let's be honest, back to school season can be CRAZY! Especially for new and first year teachers. So here are 5 teacher tips you won't want to miss for this upcoming school year. From tried and true teacher advice I got from o...
Aug. 9, 2022
What Teachers REALLY Should Be Focusing on This Year
Hey there, and welcome back to Season 2 on the Present Teacher Podcast! It's so good to be back and I missed you! Today I'm sharing what I am focusing on this school year plus what to expect for this podcast. Let's grab that ...
May 10, 2022
5 SEL Strategies to Get You Through May
Let's be honest, the end of the school year can be well... MAGICAL and difficult at the same time. So here are 5 SEL Strategies to incorporate into your classroom in the month of May. Let's connect on Instagram! Download the ...
April 19, 2022
The Secret to Creating a Wellness Plan That Works
In the last episode we talked about the top things to do over the summer (or any break for that matter) for teacher self-care. Well this week I am going to break that down even further by showing you how to create a wellness ...
April 4, 2022
Top 7 Favorite Teacher Self-Care Ideas to Try THIS Summer
Summer is just right around the corner... And with it just being a few weeks away you may be wondering: How can I take care of myself this summer? What do I want to accomplish? How do I rest without letting my whole summer pa...
March 13, 2022
5 Easy Strategies to Eliminate Teacher Burnout
Have you ever felt like you are burned out and exhausted, and all the other teachers around you have it together? Me too! In the last episode we talked about 3 signs of Teacher Burnout and what to do about it. Today we are go...
Feb. 28, 2022
3 Signs of Teacher Burnout and What to Do About It
It's that time of year again where teachers become exhausted, fatigued, and counting the days until summer. But what if I told you it didn't have to be this way? In this episode I give you 3 common signs of mid-year burnout f...