The Present Teacher Podcast

One of the biggest reasons most teachers don't implement centers or stations in their classrooms is because they think it will take a lot of work and it will be a classroom management disaster. But that couldn't be farther from the truth. The truth is, there's a way to get your students to run centers without you saying a word. And that's what we are diving into today.   Today we will be cove...

Setting up centers for the first time can be hard. Especially when you're not sure where to even start. Today, we'll be diving into my top strategies on how to set up centers so they practically run themselves.   Centers are a great way to meet the needs of individual students while simultaneously reviewing or cementing in concepts you are covering in class. In this week's content, we'll be c...

It might feel like you are the only teacher questioning if they are cut out for the profession. But the truth is, we've all been there. Even the teachers you look up to down the hall or online have all questioned their worth as a teacher.    Which is why this week, we are talking about how common it is to question your worth as a teacher, my vulnerable experience with this mindset, and w...

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, but it can be really hard to navigate as a teacher. So how can you handle the chaotic holiday energy without completely using your mind? This week we are talking about some practical classroom management strategies you can implement to still enjoy this holiday without your class breaking into complete chaos.   It's no secret that disruptive behaviors...

As a new or first-year teacher, it's easy to do everything you can to avoid being the mean teacher in class. But sometimes the opposite can happen. Sometimes we can find ourselves being a little 'too' nice. To the point where our students see us more as a friend than a leader.   If this happens to you, don't worry, you're not alone. Today we will be diving into why this occurs more often than...

Around this time of year, it seems like disruptive behavior is on the rise, and the honeymoon period is over. So what can teachers do about it?   This week, we will be diving into why the honeymoon period ends with your students around this time, and some practical steps you can take to maintain a calm classroom.    October doesn't have to be the hardest month for classroom behavior...

Ever wonder why your students seem to struggle with classroom transitions? When it comes to lining up, unpacking in the morning, packing up at the end of the day, coming to the carpet, or going back to their seats, it seems like your students always forget what they should be doing.  Today, I am going to be diving into the number one transition trick that completely transformed my classroom a...

Ever feel like you’ve tried a million classroom management strategies but none of them are working? Over the course of my teaching career, I have discovered 5 unique classroom management styles. Routine Queen, Relationship Builder, Strategy Slayer, Calm Anchor, or Creative Connector. Today I’ll be diving into a 5-question quiz that will help you determine which classroom management style you are....

When I was a first year teacher, I struggled with classroom management. My students were constantly out of their seats, they were a chatty class, and I always had to stop instruction to address disruptive behavior. But then in my second year of teaching I discovered a way to automate my classroom. Now I get to sit back at the kidney table, teach small groups, and sip my coffee without having to wo...

A couple weeks ago, I recieved a comment on a social media post I had made that said 'all good teachers yell.' The heated debate that followed was interesting to say the least. This week we are diving into my thoughts on whether or not good teachers yell. What are your thoughts? Do good teachers yell? We'll be diving into my personal story as a first year teacher who used to yell, how it worked ou...

Are you worried about how you're going to manage your classroom this school year? Are you wondering if you have everything prepared to have amazing classroom management? Take this 10-question quiz to find out how ready your classroom management is for back-to-school season. Count how many of these questions you can say 'yes' to, to see which classroom management strategies you need to brush up on...

Have you been told that you need to work on your classroom management and you're not sure to start? Or are you wanting to get ahead start on your classroom management strategies for this back to school season? This week we will be diving into the different classroom management styles, and how to figure out which one is yours. We will even dive into which classroom management strategies work well f...

Let's be honest, classroom management can be something a lot of teachers struggle with. Especially as a new or a first year teacher. Which is why today we are going to be talking about the top mistake new or first-year teachers make when it comes to classroom management.   Over the past few years, I have coached hundreds of new and first-year teachers around the world. And they all seem to mi...

There is so much to do before school starts as a teacher and it's easy to wonder if you are forgetting something or if you are focusing on the right things. Today I will be sharing a 10 question quiz you can take to figure out if your first day of school will be chaotic and stressful or calm and smooth.   Whether you are a first year teacher or an experienced teacher, it's easy to be overwhel...

You're a first-year teacher who is looking for strategies to setting up the perfect classroom. Or maybe you're a second-year teacher who spent their entire summer last year setting up their classroom, only to be focusing on the wrong things. One of the biggest causes of disruptive behavior is having a cluttered or disorganized classroom. Which is why today we are going to be talking about how crea...

You just started your first-year of teaching and you're wondering how to setup your classroom over the summer. You finally get the keys to your classroom and finally stand in your very first classroom. But after looking around for a second, you are overwhelmed by the amount of work you need to get done and you're not sure where to start.   We are diving into the top mistakes new teachers make...

Back-to-School Night is just around the corner and you're wondering if you have everything ready or not. You have no idea what the format should be and you're scrolling TPT for resources.   Today we will be taking a 10-question quiz to figure out if you are ACTUALLY ready for Meet the Teacher Night or not.    We'll cover questions like which resources you should have prepared, how t...

You've scrolled social media and seen the horror stories on how the first day or first week of school can be chaotic. Or maybe you've taught before and realized that you focused on all the wrong things, but this year you want to do things differently.   Today, we will be diving into common mistakes that new teachers make that lead to a chaotic back-to-school season. PLUS, we'll be talking abo...

Its your first or second year of teaching and you're wondering how to organize and setup your classroom strategically. You don't want to make any silly mistakes so you are searching for the top classroom organization hacks to save you time during the school year.   Today, I'll be diving into my top classroom organization strategies that will save you hours during the school year. We'll be cov...

Meet the Teacher Night is just around the corner, and you're starting to feel nervous. You're wondering how you're going to get parents to like you, what you should say, and how can you be prepared.   Today we are diving into everything you need to know to have a successful meet the teacher night. These shy-girl strategies are my full proof method to showing up confidently even if you are ter...

You just graduated and you're ready to start off your first year as a teacher. But as you're scrolling social media you see a lot of teachers leave the profession and share some of the hardships of teaching. You are desperately looking for the right district to work for from day one.   In this week's content I'll be diving into how to not just get hired by ANY district but how to confidently...

So you just started your first teacher interview and you get the dreaded question 'What is your greatest weakness as a teacher?' You freeze because you have no idea how to answer.    As someone who received two different job offers during two different interviews on the same day, it's safe to say I know how to confidently navigate the interview process. During both interviews I was asked...

The other day I was talking to a First-Year Teacher who asked me what do you do during a teacher interview when you don't know how to answer their question. The reality is that there are thousands of possible teacher interview questions they could ask you. And instead of practicing ALL of them, it's important to use a framework to answer ANY question with confidence.   Today I'm diving into m...

You're a first-year teacher or new teacher who's getting ready for you're upcoming interview and you're wondering if you have everything ready. Over the past 5 years I have been coaching new and first year teachers around the world how to confidently land their dream teaching position in their dream district.       Over the years I have seen many amazing teacher interview strategies...

You're a first-year teacher or new teacher who just got told you are being non-renewed for next year. I know that right now can be extremely high with emotions. As someone was has coached hundreds of new teachers around the world, I know how scary it can be to find out you don't have a position for next year.   That's why this week I'm diving into the top strategies for new and first-year tea...