EduMagic Future Teacher Podcast

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 cover. Today we are covering calls and responses, ways to engage students during a lesson, and one thing you shouldn't forget during every lesson. Ok, let'...

Hello EduMagicians, welcome back to another episode of the EduMAgic podcast. Today, we are discussing how to have students demonstrate what they know in different ways, using technology they already have in their pockets. Are you intrigued? Listen up. Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich Do you want to continue the conversation beyond the podcast? You can connect with me for more resources, inspiration, an...

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. Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich Do you want to continue the conversation beyond the podcast? You can connect with me for more resources, inspiration, and sup...

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 the classroom. You are not setting clear expectations for yourself. You are not asking questions. Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/...

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 money during your student teaching experience.  Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/5-ways-student-teachers-can-save-money. Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich Do you want to continue the conversation beyond the podcast? You can...

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 Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich Do you want to continue the conversation beyond the podcast? You can connect with me for more resources, inspiration, and support tailored to fu...

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 three times a week as a teacher. Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/teachergram-let-s-connect Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich Do...

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 the year. We discuss just a single tip here. Are you interested in learning more about the book?  According to We are Teachers (2021), "Restorativ...

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 be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/write-a-cover-letter-that-will-stand-out-from-the-stack Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich Do you want to continue t...

Alright, future teachers, you've finished 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 going to dive into seven actionable steps you can take this summer. Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/seven-things-future-tea...

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 the second or third round, so it is advisable to prepare in advance. Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/10-tips-for-teaching-d...

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 parents' perspective. The strategies she offers are especially helpful for new teachers. Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/the-power-of-working-with-families-in-your-classroom Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich Do you w...

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 or district in this episode. As a new teacher, you will also learn about different types of communities. Show notes can be found here: https://www.s...

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 brochure. Step 2 - Add headers and content that you wish to display in your brochure. Step 3 - Create your own content for your teaching interview broch...

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 share with us some tips for supporting our middle school students. Whether you're looking for coping and SEL strategies or strategies you can use right away to get to know your students, we have it all in this episode.  Show notes can be found here: h...

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 make sure that your resume tells a story that is going to help you land that job. In this episode, you'll learn about what to add to your resume, how...

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 have the opportunity to build relationships with students every day. In this episode, you'll learn: The three things you should tell students Find out their names during the first few days of class....

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 use a spray and pray method, meaning that you send out your resume to all of the schools. You want to be strategic and find the right job for you in a district that is a good fit. Download the resource that corresponds with this episode. https://www.teacherspay...

We present tips and techniques for attending international job fairs in this episode. Attending an international job fair differs from attending a national job fair in many ways. Everything, from where the job fair is held to how an interview is conducted and what questions are asked, is covered. Show notes can be found here https://www.sfecich.com/post/finding-a-fit-at-an-international-school-fea...

Here's a little pep talk for those of you who may find yourselves in a student teaching placement where you don't get along very well with your cooperating teacher. Highlight a few key points to consider when establishing relationships with our mentor teachers. We work through 4 strategies 1. Communication with the cooperating teacher 2. Work with your college supervisor 3. Don't let others' opini...

We cover five common student teaching questions. From how to work with a co-op and classroom expectations, as well as time management and edtech, we cover it all. Specifically, we cover the following questions about student teaching. 1. My biggest question is honestly how to manage the work and social life aspect of teaching. I’ve managed it somewhat over the year of pre-student teaching and stude...

Greetings, edumagicians. If you're struggling to get organized, this episode is for you. Although it's the middle of the spring semester, it's never too late to just get organized. I have a very special guest with me today, Dr. Frank Buck. Turn up the volume and take notes. Dr. Buck will discuss organizational tips and strategies that will assist us. Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfeci...

Recruiters Chris and Wyatt from Granite School District in Utah discuss how to prepare for a teacher recruiter on your campus. You'll learn how to prepare for a recruiter, what to bring, how to prep for the interview, and questions to ask. Learn more about Granite here - https://www.graniteschools.org/ Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/how-to-prepare-for-a-teacher-recruite...

Erin O'Byrne will talk today about the importance of working with English language learners or students who are learning English as a second language. Erin is an online training specialist. This episode features Erin's international teaching story and tips for teaching abroad. Don't miss these 6 tips for teaching internationally, even right out of college. Show notes can be found here: https://www...

The sky is the limit when it comes to Canva for education. I encourage you to go check it out and see what you and your students create. If you've been using it only for flyers, it's so much more than that. In this episode, we are going to check some of my favorite features of Canva for Edu, which include canva presentations, worksheets, infographics, and a QR code creator. Show notes can be found...