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TnT 68 Insider tips on how to get your DonorsChoose.org project funded Jul 08, 2019

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If you scroll through social media, you'll see a lot of teachers posting the amazing things they're doing in their classrooms. This includes lessons, bulletin boards, materials, organization...if a teacher does, you'll see it there! But what if you have bigger dreams for your classroom, but neither you nor your school has the money? Do you just give up on it or use your small paycheck to fund it? Luckily, there are SO MANY people out there who want to help teachers out so that they can provide the best for students. Alex Fagundez from DonorsChoose.org and I discuss how teachers can get this funding so that cost doesn't have to hold teachers back from dreaming big. Get started with DonorsChoose.org

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TnT 67 The ONLY advice you need to write a killer resume Jul 01, 2019

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New teachers around the world are gearing up to find their first new job OR find a better one. Part of that job hunt is the dreadful but necessary part of writing a resume. But what if you don't have much experience to list on your resume? Should it be one page or more? What if you took a year off to travel? There's so much conflicting information on the Internet, so I brought professional resume writer Lauren Hamer to answer these questions. From cover letters to thank-you emails, Lauren and I go into all of the details that will make you stand out and get an interview. Click here for the Weeknight Resume Builder Where you can find Lauren:

Click here for Lauren's article on follow-up emails after an interview Love this show? Become an AWESOME SUPPORTER! Don't forget to leave a voicemail! Let your voice be heard! Click here how to find out how you can be a part of the podcast by telling us your favorite parts of teaching! Listeners who leave a voicemail will be eligible to receive a FREE Teachers Need Teachers sticker! Click HERE to find out more! Got questions, feedback, or want to be on the show? You can email me at kim@teachersneedteachers.com Connect with me

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TnT 66 Jennifer Gonzalez clears up what purposeful tech integration REALLY looks like Jun 24, 2019

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Many newer teachers feel unprepared for integrating technology into their teaching. Their credentialing program or student teaching experience may have exposed them to some basic tech, but figuring out WHEN and WHY to use it is a different story. How can we meaningfully use tech in a way that isn't overwhelming to both us and the students? How do we know if it's actually improving outcomes? Jennifer Gonzalez from The Cult of Pedagogy and I discuss the thought processes teachers should go through when choosing tech, as well as tips before actually implementing it. Jennifer also has an online technology course for educators, Jumpstart Plus, that will not only teach you about the 10 most impactful technology processes but also helps you implement them in your teaching. She only offers this five times a year, and the next cohort isn't until October. So click below to learn more and join hundreds of educators in their edtech journey. JOIN JUMPSTART PLUS! Where to find Jennifer:

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TnT 65 The importance of developing a healthy lifestyle when you're a busy and overwhelmed teacher Jun 17, 2019

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Love this show? Become an AWESOME SUPPORTER! Pretty much everybody has good intentions to implement healthy habits after January 1, but for teachers, the BEST time to do this is when school is out for the summer! We have more time to think about it, more time to plan, and more time to gently adopt a new lifestyle without the pressures of planning, teaching, and grading. But how do we do this so that it sticks and we don't throw it away with the stress of the new year? In this episode, Sheri Traxler and I discuss how to develop healthy habits in a slow and sustainable way that isn't judgemental or strict. If you've ever wanted to be a healthy eater and someone who exercises regularly, then this episode is for you! Click here to get Sheri's FREE guide, How to Overcome the Guilt and Shame of Diets, and Get Fit the Sane Way Where you can find Sheri:

The ViREO Life website
Facebook: The ViREO Life
Instagram: The ViREO Life
Youtube: The ViREO Life
- Her exercise playlist

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TnT 64 How to fit in exercise when you're a busy and overwhelmed teacher Jun 10, 2019

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Love this show? Become an AWESOME SUPPORTER! Finding time to exercise when you've got a 9-5 job can be tough. The thing is, teachers don't just work 9-5, they often take work home, which means that there's even less time to exercise. How can we fit this in when we're exhausted at the end of the day, don't really like to exercise in the first place, or are burnt out from trying? In this episode, Sheri Traxler and I discuss how to find movement that you enjoy sneaking in some exercise, as well as how to craft your own program if you can't stand those pre-made ones. Click here to get Sheri's FREE guide, How to Overcome the Guilt and Shame of Diets, and Get Fit the Sane Way Things to look for in a new gym:

Is it an all-inclusive gym? Or is it boutique like martial arts studios, group/personal training
Are there kids around? Is there childcare or classes for kids
Staff - ask for credentials - American Council on Exercise - best overall health/wellness focus, with an emphasis on client progression and overcoming some health issues - American College of Sports Medicine - perfect for clients needing help overcoming complicated health issues - National Strength and Conditioning Association - ideal for clients wanting to compete at a high level athletically
Cleanliness - restrooms
Don’t worry about repair sign, only if it hasn’t been fixed in a while

5 Principles of strength training

Adaptation: your body will adapt to the same exercise after time
Overload: to keep building muscle, overload beyond what you've been doing
Safety - if you increase more than 10-15% more, you can get injured
Specificity - don’t do crunches to reduce abs, think of overall calorie burning
Rebuilding - microscopic tears in the fibers, 48-72 hours to rebuild. Don’t do the same muscle every day

Where you can find Sheri:

The ViREO Life website
Facebook: The ViREO Life
Instagram: The ViREO Life
Youtube: The ViREO Life
- Her exercise playlist
- Fitness on Vacation - https://youtu.be/HxmxnOLoSe0
- How to Overcome Challenges to Exercise - https://youtu.be/Sdynd_Op-Z4
- Elite Fitness Study - My Perspective - https://youtu.be/2ff_0WRGa-k

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TnT 63 Intuitive eating for the busy and overwhelmed teacher Jun 03, 2019

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Love this show? Become an AWESOME SUPPORTER! Teachers often develop poor eating habits from the limited time to eat and the constant barrage of work. Think about how you work while eating, have barely any time to really enjoy your food, eating while supervising, etc. How can we possibly enjoy our food? And for those of us trying to lose weight, how can we do that if we're mindlessly stuffing our faces at school? In this episode, Sheri Traxler and I discuss how to regain control in a practical way that works for teachers. I also dive into my own bad eating habits and Sheri helps me work through those. Click here to get Sheri's FREE guide, How to Overcome the Guilt and Shame of Diets, and Get Fit the Sane Way Where you can find Sheri:

Click here to get your FREE preview lesson of the End-of-the-year Sanity Saver! Don't forget to leave a voicemail! Let your voice be heard! Click here how to find out how you can be a part of the podcast by telling us your favorite parts of teaching! Listeners who leave a voicemail will be eligible to receive a FREE Teachers Need Teachers sticker! Click HERE to find out more! Got questions, feedback, or want to be on the show? You can email me at kim@teachersneedteachers.com Connect with me

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TnT 62 How to repair relationships with students that misbehave May 27, 2019

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It’s hard to get past someone who annoys you - whether it’s a child or adult. And we tend to place blame on circumstances beyond our control, such as parent involvement or accountability, lack of consequences from the administration, the apathy of the student. But what did WE do to mitigate those circumstances? How have WE tried to repair the relationship in order to get a different outcome? In this episode, I discuss how to deal with that ONE student you’ve been battling with all year as well as how to be more proactive in the future so that you can deal with those types of students head-on. Love this show? Become an AWESOME SUPPORTER! Click here to get your FREE preview lesson of the End-of-the-year Sanity Saver! Don't forget to leave a voicemail! Let your voice be heard! Click here how to find out how you can be a part of the podcast by telling us your favorite parts of teaching! Listeners who leave a voicemail will be eligible to receive a FREE Teachers Need Teachers sticker! Click HERE to find out more! Got questions, feedback, or want to be on the show? You can email me at kim@teachersneedteachers.com Connect with me

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TnT 61 Is teaching right for me? May 20, 2019

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Click here to get your FREE preview lesson of the End-of-the-year Sanity Saver! How do you know if teaching is really for you? This question is on the minds of new teachers year round, but especially at the end of the year. Sometimes student teaching or that first year will be that crucial time when you start feeling like something isn’t right, or maybe it’s just a little further down like 6 or 7 years. In any case, let’s be introspective and be honest about the answers to these questions.

Another podcast episode to listen to (with admittedly similar information) is Episode 20 where I ask questions so you can determine if you have the right mindset to survive as a teacher.
In Episode 30 I discuss what you can do when your lessons aren’t working. I’d definitely take time to listen and reflect on how you can catch yourself in the midst of a dying lesson before it gets away.
Episode 49, which is about how to take feedback so that you don’t shut down when you receive it. I discuss how to process it so that you don’t go into defense mode, but actually take action and improve.
I go into depth in Episode 47 about how to get better feedback and help.

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TnT 60 You don't have to quit because you're burnt out May 13, 2019

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Click here to sign up for the End-of-the-year Sanity Saver! You may already be feeling burnout at this early point in your career. Luckily, there is no shortage of articles, podcasts, books, or Youtube videos on the topic. And the reason is obvious - teaching is hard, requires long hours with little pay, so burnout is inevitable. With all of the content on teacher burnout comes recommendations on getting past it. So I wanted to share with you five things that I did this year to still be an effective and seemingly happy teacher while dealing with burnout. Love this show? Become an AWESOME SUPPORTER! Don't forget to leave a voicemail! Let your voice be heard! Click here how to find out how you can be a part of the podcast by telling us your favorite parts of teaching! Listeners who leave a voicemail will be eligible to receive a FREE Teachers Need Teachers sticker! Click HERE to find out more! Got questions, feedback, or want to be on the show? You can email me at kim@teachersneedteachers.com Connect with me

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TnT 59 Foreign language teaching struggles are relatable to us all May 06, 2019

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Click here to sign up for the End-of-the-year Sanity Saver! Foreign language teachers have a wonderful and life-changing subject area, but it definitely comes with its challenges. Reluctant speakers, struggling readers, and a subject area that is relegated as "just an elective" can make it difficult to feel like one is making an impact. Elena Spathis offers strategies on how to overcome this and turn those students into lifelong language learners. Where you can find Elena: @SrtaSpathis Love this show? Become an AWESOME SUPPORTER! Don't forget to leave a voicemail! Let your voice be heard! Click here how to find out how you can be a part of the podcast by telling us your favorite parts of teaching! Listeners who leave a voicemail will be eligible to receive a FREE Teachers Need Teachers sticker! Click HERE to find out more! Got questions, feedback, or want to be on the show? You can email me at kim@teachersneedteachers.com Connect with me

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