The Classroom Exit Strategies Podcast Jennifer Holt

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 considered.  
While we know tutoring is an excellent way for students to gain more in-depth knowledge of a subject, strengthen their academic skills, and improve their academic performance, it is also a lucrative option for teachers who want to supplement their income or take the first step in their exit strategy from the classroom.

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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, andall of their work will be for nothingTherefore, many have decided to add an e-commerce shop to their own websites in order to sell their resources. 

And if you've been listening to any of these conversations, one e-commerce solution is garnering a lot of attention in the teacher entrepreneur space…and that is WooCommerce.

I personally have a WooCommerce shop, but that is getting ready to change.

Why, you might ask?

Well, I reached out to my "go to" tech guy, Grayson Bell founder and CEO of iMark Interactive, with a couple of questions about setting up a WooCommerce shop for a client...

And he dropped a bomb on me when he said, "To be honest, Woo is such a terrible e-com system. I wouldn't recommend it for anyone anymore."

To say I was shocked would be a gross understatement.

After recovering from that startling revelation, I knew I had to ask if he would be willing to come on the podcast and share his insight, reasoning, and suggestions for teacher entrepreneurs.

And trust me when I tell you that if the tech side of starting a blog or website scares you, then this is the guy you want in your corner.

So he is here today to share all of his insight regarding Woo Commerce and which e-commerce solution is going to be the best for teacher entrepreneurs.

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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 today we’re going to look at...
15 of the best jobs for teachers that capitalize on your transferable skills and your experience in the education field,why they are each considered the best career change for teachers,and how to determine which one you should pursue.So if you’re ready, let’s do it!

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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 certain characteristics and traits that tend to surface within different groups of teachers that make them ideally suited for certain careers.

So we’re going to take this wealth of information and filter it three different ways in order to help you narrow down your prospective options including…
Age group taught,Content knowledge and subject area, andTeaching stylesIf you’re ready to dive in, let’s do it!

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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 don’t just happen by accident.
But you're in luck because that is exactly what today’s blog post is all about. We are going to discuss how to…
determine your most important tasks (even when everything feels equally important),set boundaries so your professional life doesn’t bleed over into your personal life, andsuccessfully and consistently apply these tips in order to leave the classroom📝  Click here for a transcript of this episode.
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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 strength? and What is your biggest weakness?

The truth is...your answers to these two questions could be the deal-makers or the deal-breakers. 

And while many articles you read (or podcasts you listen to) focus on how to answer the strength part of the question, I want to dig into the weakness question because I want to help you...
honestly answer these questions without sounding totally arrogant or completely spineless,strengthen some of these weak areas (before you interview), know how to prepare exactly what you will say ahead of time (with sample answers), andincrease your confidence before you step foot into the interview.📝  Click here for a transcript of this episode.
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