TL;DR: Leaders all have different strengths and weaknesses. Reflect on what your personal strengths are. Enroll in the Teach Better Academy course to dive deeper into being a teacher-leader. What does it mean to be a leader? For most of us, our understanding of leadership is based heavily on our understanding of evolution. We think there are prestigious leaders or … Read More
Summer as a New Teacher
TL;DR: Summer needs to be a time of rest and an intentional reset yourself for the next school year. Summer as a new teacher can involve working at a summer camp or summer school. You can take professional development. Or you can work seasonally for a local business. Congratulations! You have (almost) made it to the end of the school … Read More
Finding Your Dream Job
TL;DR: To find your dream job, you first must reflect on your why. Then, make sure the responsibilities and tasks that create your job description allow you to work towards your goals and motivations. Land your dream job by completing background research, visualizing your position, and follow the outlined steps for an impactful interview. In this penultimate post for our … Read More
Navigating Loss as a New Teacher
TL;DR: Talking about loss is a difficult topic to discuss but it’s important in order to share coping strategies. When there is a loss in the community, throw out the lesson plan, provide opportunities for student choice, and be open and authentic. When dealing with personal loss, take care of yourself first and don’t pour yourself into work, lean on … Read More
Thriving (Not Just Surviving) as a New Teacher
TL;DR: Consider your why to prevent yourself from feeling burned out. Pay attention to what gives you joy and be sure to give back to yourself. Be proactive with your time by scheduling necessary tasks then looking at what you want to do. Be sure to also consider your long-term goals. The secret to thriving as a new teacher is being … Read More
