Instructional coaches are expected to do it all. The reality is that we have limited time and lots of responsibilities. In this episode, I give you my steps for tiering instructional support. You’ll learn how to use my coaching cycle form to help teachers get results and stay focused on their goals. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podca...
May 22, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Instructional coaching can be lonely and difficult. There are days when it seems easier to give up and go back to the classroom. Amie Burkholder from Literacy Edventures joins me to discuss what to do when you’re ready to give up. Learn her strategies for becoming a better coach and achieving progress on your campus. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: ...
May 15, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Are you collecting feedback from your teachers throughout the semester? Education consultant Erinn Cottman joins me to talk about collecting and using feedback to build trust. She shares practices to normalize the feedback process and the questions she asks that get results. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show,...
May 08, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 58
The science of teaching reading is a complex topic. Samantha Shields, an early literacy specialist, joins me to talk about coaching teachers implementing Texas Reading Academies. Listen to this coaching call to get ideas for building relationships virtually and how to have more organic conversations with teachers. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the...
May 01, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Choosing the right materials for the classroom makes a big impact! Author and educator LaNesha Tabb of Apron Education joins me to discuss evaluating resources using an anti-bias and anti-racist lens. She shares her process to determine what books she uses in the classroom. Tune in to learn why many teachers struggle with this work and what you can do to help. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Tha...
Apr 24, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Some teachers are not happy to have an instructional coach in their class. Educational consultant Steve Barkley joins me to discuss ways to engage resistant teachers. He shares how to turn a gripe into a goal. Listen in as he describes how to use supporting statements instead of defensive language when encountering heavy resistance! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes & Coaching Resistant Teachers Coffee & Coaching Membersh...
Apr 17, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 55
What are the best children’s books for an inclusive classroom library? This is not a simple question to answer. Luckily, my guest Alyssa LeClaire from Children’s Lit World is here to help! She shares her tips for how to choose diverse books your students will love. She talks about Own Voices books and why they are more accurate, authentic, and real. Tune in to learn her top book and author picks. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes...
Apr 10, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 54
There are a lot of myths about instructional coaches. In this episode, I bust four common ones. You will find ideas for how to address these misconceptions and build better relationships with teachers. Listen as I share why you need to explain your coaching role clearly. Learn why it helps to share your story about why you became a coach with those you support. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes for Episode 53 Coffee & Coachin...
Apr 03, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Virtual learning has cast a light on many equity issues. Tamara Russell from Mrs. Russell’s Room joins me to talk about virtual teaching and equity in education. We discuss how lack of funding and support in school continues to be a problem facing educators as they navigate remote teaching. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If yo...
Mar 27, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 52
This school year has taken a toll on teacher’s emotional and mental state. In this episode, I identify nine actionable steps you can take to build morale in these challenging times while coaching virtually. I share my favorite tips for supporting teachers and give you practical ideas to try with your teams. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coachi...
Mar 20, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Coaching requires a lot of self-awareness. To build strong relationships with teachers, we need to be aware of what we are doing at any given moment. Joellen Killion joins me on the podcast to talk about what coaching mindset is and how to use it when coaching others. She explains the three mental models and how they influence our work in schools. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes & Start-Up Coaching Series Coffee & Coach...
Mar 13, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Do you ever wish you could talk through your coaching problems with another coach? This week Christy El-Jerby, a literacy coach for grades Pre-K through 5, joins me on the podcast. We have a real talk about helping teachers use the data cycle and how she supports teachers. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes & Free Data Guide Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. I...
Mar 06, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Coaches are super busy! In this episode, I discuss the 4 meaningful things you need to make time for each week that make a big impact on your coaching. I also give my tips for how to achieve goals, even when you're being asked to do other things by the administration. Plus, I share why it's important to check in on teachers and listen with empathy. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for l...
Feb 27, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 48
With everything going on in the world, many education professionals are struggling with mental health. My friend Celeste Nevarez, a licensed professional counselor supervisor, joins me on the podcast to talk about mindfulness and how we can use it to support our work as Instructional Coaches. We discuss how taking time for yourself unapologetically can help you fight stress and lead to more joy. She shares ideas for incorporating mindfulness into your day, even if you're pressed for time. -Chris...
Feb 20, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Why is self-care so hard? If you're anything like me, you struggle to make time for yourself. You give your energy to everyone else while ignoring your own needs. Sarah Forst, The Designer Teacher, joins me on the podcast to talk about her book, The Teacher's Guide to Self-Care. We discuss what self-care is and why it's important for Instructional Coaches. She shares things we can do to add it to our routine, so we can live a healthy and balanced life. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagr...
Feb 13, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Instructional coaching burnout is real! There are a million things to do each day, and we often neglect our most basic needs. As coaches, we give and give without replenishing ourselves. In this episode, I share my best self-care tips and tricks. I also share signs to watch out for, so you don't get overwhelmed while coaching. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes The 40 Hour Workweek with Angela Watson Join us for the Simply Coachin...
Feb 06, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Have you heard of an #AMA? In this episode, I answer all of your questions! Learn about how to visit classrooms and leave feedback, where I squeeze in my professional reading (despite having a toddler), and how to justify a coaching cycle when your district isn't supportive. Plus I share about some of my biggest lessons learned from my first year of literacy coaching! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml Buzzing with Ms. B TpT: https://bit.ly/2GwUNv9 The Coaching...
Nov 24, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 44
You may have heard of ABAR education but not really had an understanding of what it represents. Kay Valdez of Primary Cornerstone introduces us to the idea of anti-bias education and shares some first steps that instructional coaches can take to implement these principles on their campus, with their faculty! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml Buzzing with Ms. B TpT: https://bit.ly/2GwUNv9 The Coaching Podcast Show Notes: https://buzzingwithmsb.blogspot.com/2020...
Nov 14, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 43
This year, morale has been an especially big challenge. Teachers are feeling overwhelmed and defeated, and coaches are too. But there are things you can do to support your teachers and build morale on your campus! In this episode, I share six strategies for creating a positive environment and building morale! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml Buzzing with Ms. B TpT: https://bit.ly/2GwUNv9 The Coaching Podcast Show Notes: https://buzzingwithmsb.blogspot.com/202...
Nov 07, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 42
In this episode, Naomi O'Brien of Read Like a Rock Star helps us understand how race can affect our work as instructional coaches. She shares her experiences as a Black teacher working with coaches as well as defines microagressions, bias, white supremacy, and other important ideas that we need to understand in order to coach teachers equitably. She also gives us some questions to think about when we make decisions as a coach! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml...
Oct 31, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Professional development doesn't have to be boring! When we create engaging PD, people are more likely to learn, and when we give them opportunities to bridge learning to their classrooms, they're more likely to apply what they've learned! In this episode, I share my favorite six strategies that will help you turn all of your PDs into engaging, purposeful workshops for teachers! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml Buzzing with Ms. B TpT: https://bit.ly/2GwUNv9 T...
Oct 24, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Instructional coaches can provide tremendous support to teachers through PLC and PD, and help set the course for learning on your campus. But where do you start? In this episode, I share three methods for conducting a needs assessment and a step-by-step approach for putting it all together to identify the next steps for learning on your campus! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml Buzzing with Ms. B TpT: https://bit.ly/2GwUNv9 The Coaching Podcast Show Notes: htt...
Oct 17, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Collaborating to create curriculum is a challenge for instructional coaches. In this episode, Crystal Ceresani of The Sparkly Notebook shares her process with us from start to finish! Learn about how she prepares for a planning session, what logistics work for her and for my teachers, too, the norms and expectations that are really important for collaboration, how she uses data and assessments, and what true buy-in looks like! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml...
Oct 10, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Virtual coaching is an exhausting challenge for so many instructional coaches! In this episode of Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast, I talk to Nicole S. Turner of Simply Coaching & Teaching about her work as a virtual instructional coach. We talk about building relationships online, what her role has looked like so far, and the lessons she's taken away from this new experience! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml Buzzing with Ms. B TpT: https://bit.ly...
Oct 03, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Instructional coaches are feeling overwhelmed with coaching virtually, and this can create a situation in which we don't produce our best work. This episode explains ten mistakes to avoid when you're coaching virtually, and what to do instead! Learn about why it's so important to create office hours, how an online coaching space can help you, and how to present yourself effectively as a coaching support. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml Buzzing with Ms. B TpT...
Sep 26, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Many coaches have found themselves moving into virtual coaching this year and are unsure about how to have purposeful coaching cycles when we are using technology to do so much of our work! In this episode, Stephanie Affinito shares a structure for virtual instructional coaching cycles as well as some of her favorite technology tools for supporting teachers in a virtual environment. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml Buzzing with Ms. B TpT: https://bit.ly/2GwUN...
Sep 19, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Virtual coaching is a whole new ballgame for most coaches. This episode shares the first steps you can take as an instructional coach to set a foundation for solid virtual coaching! Learn about how to translate your coaching experience into an online environment, what virtual coaches do, and how to share your role with your teachers virtually. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml Buzzing with Ms. B TpT: https://bit.ly/2GwUNv9 The Coaching Podcast Show Notes: http...
Sep 12, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Raise your hand if you've made mistakes as an instructional coach. You know mine is up! In this episode of Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast, I share about five common mistakes that coaches make and what to do when you've made them! Learn about why it's important to clarify your role, what to do if you realize you're gossiping, and how to recover from mistakes! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml Buzzing with Ms. B TpT: https://bit.ly/2GwUNv9 The Coaching...
Sep 05, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Instructional coaches rely on good communication skills. But how do we communicate effectively with teachers in a way that encourages clarity, purpose, reflection, and an environment of learning? Melanie Matthews of Literacy at Work shares her tips for communication: essential skills for communicating well, using nonverbal communication, how to be a good listener, and more! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml Buzzing with Ms. B TpT: https://bit.ly/2GwUNv9 The Co...
Aug 29, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Instructional coaching can feel all-consuming, and sometimes we spend so much time getting through all of our stacks of things to do, we don't feel like we've accomplished anything important. In this episode, Angela Watson of The 40 Hour Workweek shares some principles and tips for focusing your energy and maximizing your time so that you can make space for yourself, too. Learn about the things that take up our time that aren't really impactful, and focus your work on the things that make change...
Aug 22, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 31
