How to Stand Out and Make a Positive Impression

January 12, 2022 - Ready or not, it’s time to student teach! Come on in and join us as we share all about the simple actions you can take to help stand out and make a positive impression while student teaching.

Relationships First, Everything Else Second

January 19, 2022 - Teaching is all about putting relationships before anything else. During this session, we will discuss your relationships with students, cooperating teacher, staff, and administration and how these relationships directly correlate with your student teaching experience and impact your future teaching position.

Taking on Classroom Responsibilities

January 26th, 2022 - Taking on classroom responsibilities is one of the best ways to ensure you’re getting the experience you need to prepare you for your future classroom. During this session, we will be discussing when and how to begin taking on classroom responsibilities.

Finding Your Confidence in the Classroom

February 2nd, 2022 - Part of being an effective teacher means being a confident teacher. Standing in front of a group of students can cause anxiety and overwhelm. Throughout this session, we will be sharing about how to step into your confidence as a classroom teacher so that you can rock your lesson plans! Not only that, but we will also talk about finding your confidence when it comes to lesson planning, co-teaching, participating in staff meetings and so much more!

Positive Classroom Management Techniques

February 9th, 2022 - Students thrive off of positivity! Throughout this session we Weill share positive classroom management techniques that you will feel confident using in the classroom!

Managing Negative Behaviors

February 16th, 2022 - Did you know you can have good classroom management skills, but still have negative behaviors in the classroom? Throughout this session you will learn research based strategies that help with managing negative behaviors. 

Preparing to Be Observed

February 23rd, 2022 - Ready or not, it’s time to be observed! During this session we will cover actionable steps to help you feel prepared for your supervisor to observe your lesson!

Making the Most of Your Student Teaching Experience

March 2nd, 2022 - Your student teaching experience is going to fly by. Before you know it you’ll have your own classroom and your own students and you’ll be able to run your classroom exactly how you want to. However, before that happens, we need to make sure you’re taking in as much as possible during your student teaching experience!

Effective Instructional Strategies

March 9th, 2022 - As a beginning teacher, effective instructional strategies don’t always come natural. During this session you will receive practical and doable instructional strategies that you’ll be able to begin using ASAP!

How to Write Real Lesson Plans + Unpacking Standards

March 16th, 2022 - There is a major difference between the lesson plans you write during your time in college, vs the lesson plans you’re going to write daily as a classroom teacher. During this session we are going to talk about how to unpack your standards so that you can write effective lesson plans.

Balancing School and Personal Life

March 23rd, 2022 - I’m not going to lie, find a balance between teaching and personal life can seem nearly impossible, but with these time saving tips and strategies, you’ll soon find yourself winning back more of your precious time.

What to Do Before Applying for Jobs

March 30th, 2022 - This is the question almost all student teachers are asking. It’s also the question many student teachers are having a hard time finding an answer to. No worries though, I got you! Be sure you’re ready with a notebook and your favorite pens to take in everything this session as to offer!

Portfolios, Cover Letters, & Resumes

April 6th, 2022 - This session is going to be loaded with information relating to all things resumes, cover letters, and portfolios. Not sure what to put in a portfolio or even why you need one? Wondering if a cover letter is necessary? Looking for a few specific examples of resumes that have landed teachers’ interviews? This session is going to be jam-packed!

Applying for Jobs

April 13th, 2022 - It’s getting really real! It’s tine to put yourself out these and land that dream job! Use this sessions tips and strategies to be sure you’re at the top of your a-game when it’s time to apply!

Interviewing Tips and Strategies

April 20th, 2022 - It’s interview time baby, but no need to panic! As long as you attend this session, you’ll feel confident and ready for whatever comes your way during the interview!

Preparing for Your First Teaching Position

April 27th, 2022 - Drum roll please! It’s time to land your dream job and start prepping your first classroom! Be sure to follow the tips shared in this session to be sure you’re ready for your very first teaching position!

How do you feel about teacher podcasts? I’ll admit, I wasn’t super into them at first either. However, once I realized the impact they can make, I was hooked.

Sometimes, the best teacher PD we can receive comes from having conversations with other educators, which is what the Let’s Talk Teaching Podcast is all about!

And guess what, I release a new episode every Friday! Whether you’re driving to school, driving to the gym, or folding some laundry at home, if you’re looking for a new teacher podcast to listen to, this is surely one you do not want to miss!