Instructional Coaching with Ms. B

Chrissy Beltran
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Welcome to Instructional Coaching with Ms. B, where we believe that every teacher deserves a coach, and every coach does too! I’m Chrissy Beltran, an elementary teacher who became a coach and I had to create my own coaching program that worked. Now I teach coaches how to design their coaching programs, build a school-wide action plan, and use differentiated strategies to support teachers. Plus, I’ve got a special spot in my heart for literacy coaches! This podcast will cover instructional coaching strategies including modeling, co-teaching, and observations, coaching cycles, and more! We'll also talk about how to coach resistant teachers, how to establish yourself as a coach and define your role, set goals, manage your time, facilitate PLCs, and more! We chat with instructional coaches, principals, school leaders, and researchers!

  1. 4D AGO

    261. My Favorite Books About Instructional Coaching

    What are the books every instructional coach should read? In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite books about instructional coaching! I reveal my top seven coaching book recommendations, why I love each one, and how they helped me become a better coach. Listen to learn how these books can support your coaching work on campus! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/buzzingwithmsb/ Buzzing with Ms. B TpT - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Chrissy-Beltran-Buzzing-With-Ms-B Instructional Coach Binder Megapack – Editable Forms, Calendars, Planning Tools - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/product/instructional-coach-binder-megapack-editable-forms-calendars-planning-tools Quiz: What's Your Coaching Personality Type? - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/quiz Instructional Coaching with Ms. B Show Notes - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/Episode261 Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros

    15 min

  2. FEB 2

    260. Coaching Through the Seasons

    Season 7 is here! To kick things off, we’re talking all about coaching through the seasons! I think we can all agree that coaching looks much different in the fall than it does in the spring! In this episode, we’re exploring how our roles as coaches shift throughout the school year and what it really means to coach through the seasons. I share how to respond to shifting teachers’ needs on campus and how to prioritize your goals, no matter what your administration throws at you! You’ll hear the three things coaches need to remember throughout the school year: understanding that teacher morale and support needs shift, embracing the seasonal nature of teaching, and building small steps towards your priorities. Plus, learn how to get my free action plan mini course to help you get started today! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/buzzingwithmsb/ Buzzing with Ms. B TpT - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Chrissy-Beltran-Buzzing-With-Ms-B Instructional Coaching Planner – Monthly Checklists, PD Topics, and Calendars - http://buzzingwithmsb.com/planner FREE Coaching Action Plan Challenge - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/actionplan Instructional Coaching with Ms. B Show Notes - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/Episode260 Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros

    15 min

  3. JAN 19 · BONUS

    Throwback Episode - 211. High-Impact Instructional Coaching Strategies

    Today, we’re discussing five high-impact coaching strategies that make change happen in the classroom! During the episode, I outline the key characteristics of high-level coaching work. I provide an overview of the five high-impact instructional coaching strategies: visiting a colleague, classroom visit, modeling, co-teaching, and video coaching. I also review the three parts of a coaching cycle: pre-conference, classroom work, and post-conference. Plus, you’ll hear about some things to consider during the pre-conference and why you need to define roles when using any of these strategies. Listen now to learn more about high-impact instructional coaching strategies and how you can use them with your teachers. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/buzzingwithmsb/ Buzzing with Ms. B TpT - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Chrissy-Beltran-Buzzing-With-Ms-B Instructional Coaching Cycle Forms & Coaching Introduction Slide Show - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/product/coaching-cycle-forms-and-slide-show-for-instructional-coaching Mini Coaching Cycles Crash Course - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/cycles Instructional Coaching with Ms. B Show Notes - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/Episode211 Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros

    22 min

  4. JAN 5 · BONUS

    Throwback Episode - 81. How Not to be One More Thing

    Teachers are struggling to keep up with all the changes and challenges in education. Instructional coaches don't want to be one more thing for teachers to worry about. This makes some coaches reluctant to visit classrooms and coach, but the truth is teachers need us now more than ever. In this episode, I share my top four tips for coaching overwhelmed teachers. Listen to my suggestions for shifting your mindset and how to help teachers right now. -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, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

    29 min

  5. 12/29/2025 · BONUS

    Throwback Episode - 87. Getting Teachers to Initiate Coaching Cycles

    When teachers ask for coaching support, they are more likely to be invested in the results. So how can you get teachers to initiate coaching cycles? On this episode, I explain how to create a coaching culture that encourages teachers to ask for the support they need. I share ideas for getting teachers to initiate coaching cycles. This episode is for you if you want practical strategies that engage teachers in the instructional coaching cycle. -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, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

    29 min

  6. 12/22/2025 · BONUS

    Throwback Episode - 114. The First 20 Days of Coaching

    The first 20 days of coaching are crucial for setting the stage for a successful school year. In this episode, I give you a step-by-step plan for your first 4 weeks on campus. You’ll learn what to do each week to get to know your staff, build relationships, and provide instructional coaching support. I also share some resources to help you get started. If you're looking for beginning of the year coaching ideas, this episode is for you. Click to listen! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B InstagramBuzzing with Ms. B TpTThe Coaching Podcast Show Notes Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros

    27 min

  7. 12/18/2025 · BONUS

    Bonus Throwback Episode - 130. A Simple Behavior Management Plan for Coaches

    One of my sources of stress as an instructional coach was modeling or co-teaching in classrooms that didn't have good management in place. Over time, I created a simple behavior management plan that helps in these situations. In this episode, I share this proactive approach to classroom management and how to use it as a coach. Listen to get all the details on my simple behavior management plan for coaches and actionable tips for coaching in classrooms without a clear classroom management plan. This is the last episode for Season 3 of the show. Be sure to join us in February 2023 for an all-new season of the podcast! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/buzzingwithmsb/ Buzzing with Ms. B TpT - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Chrissy-Beltran-Buzzing-With-Ms-B The Coaching Podcast Show Notes - http://BUZZINGWITHMSB.COM/Episode130 Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros

    27 min

  8. 12/16/2025 · BONUS

    Throwback Episode - 3. The Coaching Cycle in Six Easy Steps

    Hey coaches! The coaching cycle is one of the most effective methods for supporting and growing teachers. This episode breaks down the process for you, one step at a time, so you can implement it right away! Join me in learning about why it's so important to plan together and assign roles, how you can set a goal that the teacher believes in, and what your debriefing conversation should look like! Get a free coaching cycle download in the show notes at the link below! -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://bit.ly/2GLnhlj Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

    23 min
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Welcome to Instructional Coaching with Ms. B, where we believe that every teacher deserves a coach, and every coach does too! I’m Chrissy Beltran, an elementary teacher who became a coach and I had to create my own coaching program that worked. Now I teach coaches how to design their coaching programs, build a school-wide action plan, and use differentiated strategies to support teachers. Plus, I’ve got a special spot in my heart for literacy coaches! This podcast will cover instructional coaching strategies including modeling, co-teaching, and observations, coaching cycles, and more! We'll also talk about how to coach resistant teachers, how to establish yourself as a coach and define your role, set goals, manage your time, facilitate PLCs, and more! We chat with instructional coaches, principals, school leaders, and researchers!

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  • Creator
    Chrissy Beltran
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    273
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©Chrissy Beltran: 2020: Buzzing with Ms. B
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    Instructional Coaching with Ms. B

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