The Present Teacher Podcast

When I applied for my first teaching position, I was TERRIFIED districts wouldn't take me seriously because I was only 21 years old. I had just graduated with my masters, and I had wanted to teach since I was 5 years old.    Fast forward to Spring of 2018, I flew from Oregon to New Mexico for two different job interviews. Both of which regard me to teach a demo lesson. I turned my bigges...

You just a call for your first or next teacher interview, and they let you know that they want you to teach a demo lesson. You're wondering what on earth do I teach? How do I teach a demo lesson for a teacher interview? And what are some common mistakes teachers make during demo lessons?   Today we are diving into the top mistakes I see teachers make while teaching a demo lesson. We will dive...

Are you a first-year teacher or student teacher who's wondering how to have good classroom management without being a mean teacher?   This week I am diving into my top classroom management strategies for new teachers who are ready to run the classroom of their dreams WITHOUT feeling like they have to be mean.    We'll be diving into the importance of boundaries, how to be consistent...

Have you been struggling with disruptive behaviors lately and you're wondering how you can finally transform the way you manage your classroom?   In this week's content I dive into the top 3 mindset shifts I made as a new teacher that transformed my teaching experience from constantly having to stop my teaching to address disruptive behavior, to being asked to train teachers around the world...

When I first came up with the desire to leave at contract time as a new teacher I felt incredibly guilty. I thought that in order to be a good teacher I had to work a lot of hours and really hard.   But over the years I have found systems that have worked for me and the teachers that I coach to consistently get us out the door WHILE being weeks ahead in lesson planning and prepping.   We...

  Have you ever came in for the day having a bad morning and your students were completely off the charts? Or have you ever came in with the perfect morning ever and your students were absolute sweethearts?   It's no secret that the energy you bring to the work-day matters. Our students are a great amplifier of what kind of energy we are coming in the mornings with.   Which is why f...

  One of the top questions I get asked is 'how do I automate my classroom?' Well today I'm talking about one of the MAIN strategies I myself and the teachers I have coached have used to make our classrooms run on autopilot. And that is utilizing classroom routines.   Classroom routines is one of my top strategies to consistently leaving at contract time as a new or first-year teacher. In...

It's easy to believe that as a new or first-year teacher you have to work hours and hours after contract time to be a good teacher. But the truth is, that's simply not true.   Today we are diving into the top reasons WHY overworking won't make you a better teacher. Plus we dive into teacher time management strategies on what you can do instead. We cover strategies like preventing teacher burn...

So you just completed your first or next teacher interview and you're wondering what you should do next.     This week we are diving into the different sections you should have in your follow-up email after your teacher interview.     In general I recommend following up with a district 1-2 weeks after the interview. You can even complete this the day of your interview and then...

Are you a first-year or new teacher looking to create your resume and cover letter?     This week we are diving into why you should customize your cover letter and resume to match the district you are applying to.     This week we are also diving into how you can save time customizing each version of your cover letter and resume by utilizing templates. We refer to the research...

Are you a new or first-year teacher preparing for your next interview and you've been told to research the district you are applying for but you're not sure what that means?   This week we are getting clear on what it means to research a district before your teacher interview.     In this week's content we will be talking about how to find your school's or district's missions and va...

Are you a new or first-year teacher who is ready to get their first or next teaching position? As a mi-year hire you might be wondering how to conduct your interview to really stand out from the other teacher candidates. Or you might be wondering if it's even possible to get hired as a new teacher in the middle of the year.   This week I am diving into 5 steps you should take to get hired mid...

In the world of education, we are told that things have to be hard. -In order to be a good teacher you have to work hard and give up your personal life -To stay caught up you have to work 50+ work weeks -To start a business to help teachers you need to struggle to make money -To be amazing at classroom management you have to work really hard -You have to struggle your first few years of teaching T...

Have you just started your teacher business and you're not sure what to say online?   This week we are diving into how to confidently show up online. I share my strategies on how to build a loyal community, get people to like you and want to follow you. And most importantly how to face imposter syndrome as you show up online.   Download the Setting Up Your Teacher Business Guide With Eas...

Have you been thinking about starting your own teacher business and you're not sure where to start?   This week we are diving into how to start your first teacher business. We dive into concepts like should you create a teacher business, what your niche should be, and whether or not the business world is fit for you.   Download the Setting Up Your Teacher Business Guide With Ease Guide H...

Have you been thinking about starting your own teacher business and you're not sure where to start?   This week we are diving into how to start your first teacher business. We dive into concepts like should you create a teacher business, what your niche should be, and whether or not the business world is fit for you.   Download the Setting Up Your Teacher Business Guide With Ease Guide H...

Are you feeling behind as a teacher and looking for a way to get caught up or ahead over winter break?   This week I am going back to the early days and giving you exactly the step-by-step process I would take as a new or first-year teacher looking to get ahead over break. I'm breaking down how to lesson plan weeks ahead, prep into the 3rd week of January, and even how to get ahead on grading...

Wondering what clip charts are and if you should use them as part of your classroom management plan? This week I am diving into what clip charts are and what I personally use instead.   This week I give you a deep dive into 5 alternative strategies than clip charts. These classroom management strategies will help you build community, build strong relationships with your students and families,...

Have your students been extra chatty lately and your not quite sure what to do? This week we are diving into when I know it's time to start reviewing classroom procedures.   This week I am taking you behind the scenes and showing you when I review classroom procedures, how I review classroom procedures, and even which tools I use to make it easier. By reviewing these classroom procedures you...

Did you just have your first teacher interview and you're wondering what to do next? This week I am diving into 5 steps you should take after completing an interview. These 5 strategies will help you show districts that you are serious about working with them, and that you are the best candidate for the position, and it will help you get better with interviewing. We cover everything from following...

Are you tired of spending your weekends and weeknights trying to get caught up? This week we are diving into my teaching lesson planning mistakes I made that cost me more time and even my weekends. I will also be sharing which teacher time management strategies I have incorporated instead to keep me ahead, and work-free and guilt-free over the weekends and breaks. Download the Ultimate Teacher Pre...

  Does it feel like you are constantly having to handle behaviors and no matter what you do you consistently have to stop teaching to address them?   This week I am diving into the 3 classroom management tools I use to automate my classroom management. These tools allow students to naturally follow the expectations in class WITHOUT needing constant reminders. They have also allowed me to...

Not sure how to respond to disruptive behaviors in class? This week we are breaking down what natural consequences (also known as logical consequences) are and how to use them in the classroom. These are the exact consequences I give in my classroom when my students are out of their seats, blurting or talking out while I'm teaching, refusing to do work, etc. Years ago I used to use a clip chart an...

Did you stumble across student recommendation letters online and you're wondering whether or not you should use them? This week we are breaking down why I personally don't use student recommendation letters and what I use instead. These teacher interview tips will help you confidently prepare for your next teacher interview. They will also help you confidently build relationships during your next...

Have you ever caught yourself spacing out after work? Are you looking for a way to get ontop of your teacher to-do list so you can finally come home with more energy? This week I am sharing a replay of my top 5 strategies on how to be present and mindful in the classroom. Plus I get honest and real about my own personal journey and the mistakes I made along the way. These teacher time-management s...