With increasing learning deficits observed in students since 2020 and increasing demand for personalized education, teachers have become a vital resource for students seeking extra academic support. In fact, tutoring has become a relevant source of income for many teachers. But that begs the question, How much do teachers charge for tutoring? Well that's a great question, but to figure out what your private tutor rates would be, we need to pull back the curtain on what other factors need to be c...
Oct 02, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 55
If you have a TpT shop or have considered starting one, you’ve probably heard talk about some of the issues that have arisen on the TpT platform regarding search issues, security concerns, and the acquisition of TpT by the IXL platform. And each of those can be super-terrifying, which is why many teachers are running scared. They are fearful… their income is going to tank, and all of their work will be for nothing Therefore, many have decided to add an e-commerce shop to their own websites in or...
Mar 30, 2023•24 min•Ep. 54
Making a career change can be a scary prospect! The reality is most of us choose a career path and plan to stay the course until we retire. But if you’re feeling more and more convinced that you need to pursue other options, then this podcast is for you. Today we are going to explore the best career changes for teachers who want out of the traditional classroom and are actively seeking other alternatives. Now I know we’ve spent time touching on the topic of seeking a new career path before, but ...
Mar 16, 2023•17 min•Ep. 53
There are as many different types of teachers in the world as there are grains of sand on the beach. We are all unique individuals with specialized skill sets, which is why we are the most enticing candidates for any position. But have you ever considered the idea that the type of teacher you are might actually be providing you with clues as to what job you should pursue outside of the classroom? Interesting thought, amiright? While we’ve established that we’re all great teachers, there are cert...
Mar 02, 2023•18 min•Ep. 52
The best way to be able to leave the classroom is to be more efficient while in the classroom. This will allow you to spend more time focused on your exit strategy and/or your side hustle. In order to do that, we need to determine how you can accomplish everything you need to in less time so you are able to leave as soon as your contracted hours are complete. And of course, this means we need to narrow down the absolute best time management tips for teachers because good time management skills d...
Feb 16, 2023•13 min•Ep. 51
Whether you want to be hired for your first teaching job or simply find a different teaching position outside of your current school, in a different district, or another grade level, it's essential that you understand the common weaknesses of teachers. I know this sounds ridiculous, but as you seek employment even as an experienced teacher, you be required to be interviewed . And with that interview you will be forced to answer the two trickiest questions in the world... What is your greatest st...
Feb 02, 2023•16 min•Ep. 50
We spend a lot of time discussing how to make money outside of the classroom , how to start a website , how to find jobs in other fields , how to set goals for yourself , and the list goes on. But today I want to talk about something I've never talked about before...teacher leave. Understanding what types of leave you can take (and when you can take those times of leave) could actually be the first step in your exit process. However, for that to be the case, we need to dig into questions like......
Jan 19, 2023•13 min•Ep. 49
Let's face it, we all have things we want to accomplish in our lives. But it seems like we get so distracted from the big things because of all the little fires we have to put out each day. We have great intentions, but rarely do those intentions actually come to fruition because we're so busy just doing the day to day stuff. Then we look back a few years down the road wondering why we never accomplished that 5 year plan we had for ourselves. We know what goals are , and we may have even partici...
Jan 12, 2023•21 min•Ep. 48
As classroom teachers, we're constantly learning and setting goals for ourselves . Unfortunately, just setting a few superficial goals isn't enough to take us from where we currently are to the level of effective teachers we might want to be. Goal setting requires you to dig deep into what you hope to accomplish, why you want to achieve it, and how you plan to make it happen. Maybe you're a brand new teacher just beginning your teaching career and you want to set yourself up for success or maybe...
Jan 05, 2023•14 min•Ep. 47
Goals and objectives are words we hear frequently as teachers. But do you actually know the difference between the two? Without blinking an eye, most of us would yes. However, if we were asked to explain the specific distinguishing factors, we might be a bit stumped. Now, you might be thinking, "Does it really matter?" And the answer is yes!! So in this podcast episode, I want to... define goals and objectives, discuss the 5 major differences between the two, determine how you can create a clear...
Dec 29, 2022•15 min•Ep. 46
If you're a teacher, you know that the income generated from a teaching salary is typically far below that of other professionals with college degrees. Because of this income discrepancy, many of us want to know how to make money in education. Well, going back to school and getting a Master’s degree, or another advanced degree is one option, but the increase in your salary is usually minimal for the amount of time required, and truthfully, it's only helpful if you know you plan to stay in the cl...
Dec 15, 2022•17 min•Ep. 45
Teacher shortages are showing up in school districts everywhere with many school systems finding themselves in the unenviable position of having to hire individuals without teaching degrees just to fill vacancies. But what has caused this record number of teachers to leave? Was the great resignation of the 2021-2022 school year just a fluke? And are teachers going to continue leaving in the middle of the school year? Well, if you want to understand why so many teachers are thinking of quitting (...
Dec 08, 2022•18 min•Ep. 44
By now, every teacher on the planet is familiar with the Teachers Pay Teachers online marketplace. With millions of great free resources from amazing TpT sellers, there are just so many original educational resources for teachers to use in their own classrooms. But you might be thinking, "Ok, but what about teachers who want to earn an income by selling TpT products?" Well, I am so glad you asked because this entire episode is all about how to make money on Teachers Pay Teachers...even in 2022!!...
Dec 01, 2022•14 min•Ep. 43
It’s no secret that over the last several months and years teachers have been leaving teaching in droves. But what exactly are these teachers doing now that they are no longer in the classroom? Well, some have left to pursue careers in different fields , but many have embarked on an entirely new journey as entrepreneurs . Now you might think that’s great for them but you don’t see that as an option for you. Maybe you’ve just resigned yourself to the fact that you’re going to be stuck in the clas...
Nov 17, 2022•12 min•Ep. 42
Today we're going to be jumping down into the rabbit hole of WordPress with the ten best free WordPress plugins for a teacher blog. However, don’t let the title of this particular episode scare you or potentially cause you to quit listening because it is going to be immensely helpful...even if you are just in the consideration stage of creating a website or blog . As I’ve said many times, this world is becoming increasingly technology-based, and that means just about every business has at least ...
Nov 10, 2022•18 min•Ep. 41
Before I share why quitting teaching was the best thing I ever did as well as the ten things I’ve learned after quitting teaching twice, I want to share my heart. This podcast episode is not intended to knock teaching or anyone who chooses to continue teaching. I absolutely loved teaching; in fact, (spoiler alert) I am working with kids this school year. Working with children, guiding them to success, and helping them grow their self-confidence is what I used to believe I was created to do. Now ...
Nov 03, 2022•18 min•Ep. 40
Once you decide it's time to leave the classroom, your obvious next step is creating an amazing resume. But did you know that there are some resume myths you need to avoid in order to get the interview (and position) to which you are applying? You may think this sounds crazy, but it has probably been a few years (or maybe even MANY years) since you've designed a resume. And I want to spare you the agony of unnecessary rejection letters by sharing 5 resume myths that you may not realize are faux ...
Oct 27, 2022•13 min•Ep. 39
If you're interested in starting a blog, you will find so much information on the Internet. Everyone claims to be an expert in helping others find success blogging . However, you should be mindful of who you listen to because you want their results to be your desired outcome. If you know blogging is something you would like to pursue, starting a website is going to be a vital piece of the puzzle. But where should you begin? Well, the first thing you want to do is listen to episode #37 and make s...
Oct 20, 2022•18 min•Ep. 38
I’m going to be completely honest...knowing how to start a successful website with no prior knowledge of the “techy” lingo is tough. I found that out the hard way when I decided to start my blog back in 2016. I literally just woke up one day with this hair-brained idea that I would start a blog. I figured it wouldn’t be that hard; I would just write some pretty words, maybe mention some interesting stuff, and people would love it. Ahhhh, gotta love 2016 Jennifer…she was just so clueless. What I ...
Oct 13, 2022•20 min•Ep. 37
Starting a TPT shop is an amazing endeavor! But for it to be sustainable, you to know how to grow your TPT business. The truth is, it can be an exercise in futility if you find yourself constantly stuck answering the same questions through email and the feedback section of your TPT store. So what’s a TPT seller to do? Well, why not increase your TPT sales and grow your TPT business with a teacher blog? Now before you run away screaming, “Awesome, another thing to add to my overflowing plate,” le...
Oct 06, 2022•14 min•Ep. 36
Finding a career that you love is the goal of every teacher thinking about transitioning out of the classroom, but how do you know which one is right? In today's episode, Jenny Melrose shares her experience including what led her to leave the classroom and how she became a successful online entrepreneur...twice! She also gives insight into why pivoting was so important for her business and how it allowed her husband to pursue his dream career. 📝 Click here for a transcript of this episode . Lin...
May 05, 2022•35 min•Ep. 35
As you are contemplating leaving the classroom, I know you’ve considered a multitude of alternative jobs for teachers. Maybe you’ve thought about… opening a TpT shop , but then you worry either it isn’t going to be a viable long-term option or the investment of time now is going to take way too long to pay off in the form of a full-time income. starting an online teaching or tutoring business, but you worry about the fact that you don’t want to relive the “virtual” teaching episode of 2020, you’...
Apr 28, 2022•11 min•Ep. 34
After leaving the classroom , one of the most common questions every teacher has to answer is why I quit teaching. And the truth is, there are an infinite number of reasons that teachers might leave. But as my friend Joey Udovich shares in today's episode, the final decision can be truly heart-wrenching. Her decision had nothing to do with hating teaching and absolutely everything to do with her mental and physical health. Discover how Joey came to terms with her decision, whether or not she pla...
Apr 21, 2022•35 min•Ep. 33
For the past two episodes we have been digging into two of the most common fields of interest for teachers who are looking to leave the classroom, but want to stay in the field of education. We started with educational consulting , and then we looked at instructional design . Today we’re going to spend some time discussing the last option in this vein and that is curriculum design. Curriculum designer jobs are very similar to instructional designer jobs and after last week's episode, I want to m...
Apr 14, 2022•12 min•Ep. 32
In the last episode, we spent some time learning about educational consulting and whether or not that career might be something of interest to you. But in this episode we’re going to look at another ideal job for teachers who are considering leaving the classroom. If you've ever wondered about instructional design and if that might be a good option for you, be sure to keep listening because we're going to talk about what it is and everything you need to know about transitioning from teacher to i...
Apr 07, 2022•12 min•Ep. 31
One of the questions I get asked all the time is what types of jobs are out there for former teachers? Well, there are about a million different options because we all know teachers have a WIDE range of skills . But there are a few that are ideally suited for teachers with classroom teaching experience including today’s focus which is educational consultant jobs. So over the next few weeks, I’m going to be breaking down several of the best jobs for former teachers that are perfect for those who ...
Mar 31, 2022•11 min•Ep. 30
We all want to receive good evaluations...it just comes with the territory. But what if you get a bad teacher evaluation from an administrator and you've already been considering quitting teaching? Should you just consider this your sign that it's time to move on? Well, maybe. Today, I'm talking with my friend, Katy Henry, who is an assistant principal in Indiana. She is sharing her insight as an administrator on how you can use evaluations to help you make the right decision about leaving and h...
Mar 24, 2022•33 min•Ep. 29
Have you found yourself in an extremely negative mindset lately regarding your career as a teacher? Maybe you’ve thought or even said these words out loud, “I hate teaching!” When you went into the field of education you had great aspirations for how you would change the lives of children and how you would make a positive impact on the world. Yet here you are in this moment wondering how you became part of a system that isn’t what you thought. This is a common thread in many discussions I’ve had...
Mar 17, 2022•12 min•Ep. 28
As a former teacher, you possess so many unique entrepreneurial skills and qualities. And while starting a business may be enticing to some people, it can also be a scary thought. A multitude of questions swirl around in your mind including... Can I actually start a business of my own? Will I be successful? How will I know what to do? Where will I get customers? These are all valid questions, but ones that can ultimately, paralyze you to the point you stay frozen with fear. Unless they don't and...
Mar 10, 2022•28 min•Ep. 27
On this podcast, we talk about so many different facets of leaving teaching including mindset , productivity , career options , entrepreneur actions steps, interview tips , and so much more. But today we’re going to discuss an often overlooked but super-important list of tasks you need to complete BEFORE leaving the classroom for the last time. Even if you’re still on the fence about whether or not to leave teaching for another career, you're going to want to listen because these tasks are impor...
Mar 03, 2022•16 min•Ep. 26
