Success Story: Alyssa Kovatchis, From Teacher to Sales Expert
Today, we are joined by Alyssa, a former fourth-grade teacher turned sales expert for an EdTech company. Alyssa shared her teacher transition journey, including the steps she took to make the career change. She also discussed the guilt she felt about leaving teaching and how she overcame it.
In her interview, Alyssa stressed the importance of finding a supportive community during the career transition, preparing for interviews, and knowing the companies you’re applying to. Alyssa shared her soft and hard skills, and her transferable teacher skills, that have helped her excel in her new role.
Thank you, Alyssa, for sharing your inspiring story and valuable insights with us. We hope our listeners can learn from your experience and apply it to their career transitions.
You’ll Learn:
How to know if leaving teaching is for you
How to overcome teacher transition guilt
How to take full advantage of LinkedIn as an educator
What to expect from a sales role at an EdTech company
A Look Into the Episode…
[04:50] Exploring how Alyssa knew that leaving teaching was the right decision for her and how she prepared for her career change.
[08:22] Discussing guilt when leaving teaching and how to emotionally move on from the classroom, your students, and your colleagues.
[11:12] Diving into how Alyssa went from being a teacher to getting her first job outside of the classroom using LinkedIn and the Classroom to Boardroom Full Course.
[13:38] After her career change, how has Alyssa grown and changed the most professionally?
[15:08] Alyssa talks through her day in an EdTech sales role, exploring required skills and personality traits, being told no, and keeping an open mind.
[22:02] Advice from Alyssa on not being afraid to turn down jobs that aren’t for you if they don’t feel right and not being too hard on yourself during your transition.
Review and Follow the Classroom to Boardroom Podcast
“Every single time I listen to Carrie Conover I feel that there is hope for educators to find an effective work-balanced life and the value we so desperately are seeking in the Ed tech world. Carrie is genuine and provides assistance in a non-judgmental zone where transitioning teachers feel respected, supported, and valued.”
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