I Quit Teaching After 10 Years: My Journey as a Former Teacher
I quit teaching after ten years in the classroom, and today, I will share the good, the bad, and the ugly from my journey as a transitioning teacher and former teacher life.
Leaving teaching is a roller coaster ride; not only have I left myself, but I’ve coached hundreds of teachers on how to make the transition. At this point, I’ve seen just about everything.
What Are Product Roles at EdTech Companies?
Education companies offer a wide range of products and services to their customers, including online courses, tutoring services, educational software, and more. To develop, launch, and improve these products, education companies rely on a team of professionals that work in various roles.
Teachers are perfect fits for many product roles because you have the exact skills and insider knowledge these positions require.
5 Reasons Teachers are the Perfect Fit for Corporate Jobs in Education Companies
Teachers are the perfect fit for many roles at education companies. There are so many EdTech companies eager to hire former teachers, you just need to put yourself out there (the right way).
The reasons below transfer to pretty much any EdTech company looking to hire former teachers - they’re completely universal, and for good reason. Once you understand these reasons and take time to reflect on your unique experiences and skill set, you can better understand how you need to present yourself on your resume, in your interviews, and even on the job.
Success Story: Marjorie Stahl, Teacher to Customer Success Manager
As Customer Success Manager for Skill Struck, Marjorie Stahl is living out her dream of impacting schools across the country. As a Classroom to Boardroom graduate, she embodies the successful transition that our course prepares its students to achieve.
Stahl's current position assisting schools in implementing Skill Struck's comprehensive K-12 coding curriculum is the culmination of 10 years of teaching and a year and a half of intentionally moving away from the classroom and into an EdTech career.
4 Ways You Can Support Your Teacher Transition This Winter Break - Prep Now!
While I want you all to be resting this winter break - I also need to be real. You need to kickstart your teacher transition now so you’re ready to leave teaching by summer. And there are 5 things you can do over winter break to support your transition.
Don’t push yourself too hard, don’t set unattainable expectations, and don’t miss out on being present with loved ones. You do need and deserve this break period so you’re refreshed for your students and your transition.
4 Marketing Tools Every Transitioning Teacher Needs to Know
Marketing is so much more than just Instagram posts and emails. Marketing requires communication and writing skills, some sales knowledge, keeping up with trends, experiments, data tracking, and so much more.
Today, I want to walk you through four of the most-used tools by EdTech marketing teams to promote their products, create brand awareness, and gather data.
6 Questions Educators Should Ask About a Career Coach
Teacher career coaches are popping up all over the place these days, which I think is a wonderful thing because there are tons of teachers looking to leave the field of teaching, and they deserve the guidance of those that have made the transition themselves.
5 Things To Do When You Are Ready To Leave Teaching
According to Forbes, almost half of all teachers have considered leaving their jobs in the last 30 days. Are you one of them? Then you are in good company.
Whether the pandemic has left you feeling burned out or you are simply ready to serve in education on a bigger scale, making the transition out of the classroom could be a smart and fulfilling career move.
4 EdTech Companies That Actually Hire Transitioning Teachers
Many teachers think about leaving the classroom in order to pursue a career in EdTech, but are there companies out there that are willing to hire former educators? The answer is YES. Many EdTech companies not only hire teachers who have left the classroom but value the unique contributions they can offer.
How to Get a Job in EdTech Sales: Your Transferable Teacher skills
When leaving teaching, you’re likely looking for a fresh, new experience. Sales offers schedule flexibility, new goals, the potential to travel, and most likely a pay increase.
This might seem like a big leap and a tiring career change, but if you’re wondering how to get a job in EdTech sales, the key is to know your transferable skills for the job. This will help set up your resume, help create talking points in interviews, and help boost your confidence in your ability to do the job successfully.
From Classroom to Boardroom: Finding Purpose and Fulfillment
In the world of education, there are those who inspire within the four walls of a classroom, and then there are those who transcend those boundaries to make a profound impact on a larger scale.
My journey from a middle school math teacher to the Vice President of Implementation and Enablement at Reading Horizons has been nothing short of transformative. Today, I’m thrilled to share my story, my beliefs, and the driving force behind my passion for education and literacy.
Success Story: Chelsea Moore, a Different Path Into EdTech
Not everyone transitions directly from teaching full-time to EdTech. There are a ton of different ways in which those working in education find themselves looking for more. Even though you’re not in a teaching role, maybe you’ve found that the path to your ideal role isn’t as straightforward as you imagined.
Your Career Path Options When Leaving Teaching
As your guide on this journey, I want to inspire you to dream big while being realistic. And realistically, there are five paths available to you when leaving teaching.
Understanding the financial needs of your lifestyle will greatly dictate what path is most accessible to you. If you are single, childless, in good health, and have decent savings, your options may be severely different from someone who has dependent children, who has a serious or costly health condition, or who doesn’t have much money saved up to cushion them.
Success Story: Jennifer Moss, Two Decades in Teaching to EdTech
Intimidated by the idea of leaving teaching after investing so much time in the profession? Here’s how Jennifer Moss left teaching after two amazing decades.
In this episode of the Classroom to Boardroom Podcast, I sit down with Jennifer to discuss why she left teaching after 20 years and how she landed her role as a partnership manager with Discovery Education. We then explore what lead to her smooth and quick transition from the classroom as well as how TikTok can help when leaving teaching.
7 Stages of Leaving Teaching
Are you an educator considering a move out of the classroom? You aren’t alone! Over the past two years, I’ve helped hundreds of teachers and administrators leave the classroom. As I’ve helped mentor and coach educators through this transition, I’ve had the honor of observing the various stages of the transition process.
Workplace Tools Every Transitioning Teacher Needs to Know
As a corporate employee, it is essential to stay updated with the latest online tools that can help you work more efficiently. And these are tools you’re probably not using in your school or district, so many of these might be completely new to you. Well, that’s ok!
An employer knows that you’re an educator, they won’t expect you to know these tools or how to use them with a team. However, understanding them can give you the boost of confidence you need for your job search and your first day - it might even set you apart if it’s discussed in your interview or if you become certified in any of these tools.
Success Story: Abby Prouty, Teacher to Associate Manager of Education Partnerships
Looking to leave teaching but hesitant to commit because you still love it? Abby Prouty, Associate Manager of Education Partnerships with Right at School, was in the same boat several years ago, until she took the Classroom to Boardroom Full Course and gained the momentum she needed to transition.
In this episode of the Classroom to Boardroom Podcast, host Carrie Conover sits down with Abby to discuss why she left teaching and her journey to becoming a former teacher.
Is LinkedIn Premium Worth the Investment?
LinkedIn Premium is a paid subscription service offered by LinkedIn. Taking on a new payment may sound counterintuitive when you’re job searching and possibly lacking an income. However, depending on an individual's professional goals and needs, it can be completely worth the investment.
Back to School When You Didn’t Land a Job Outside of Teaching
What To Expect From Your First Interview
Being asked to interview for an EdTech position can be an exciting step toward your goal of transitioning out of the classroom, but it can also be a source of stress. Many of my Classroom to Boardroom students spend a great deal of time worrying about how that first round of interviews will go.
The good news is that this first interview has one pretty straightforward goal: To determine whether the hiring team likes your personality and feels like they can work with you long term.