53 episodes
Leaving the Classroom: A Teacher Transition Podcast IDOL courses
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5.0 • 24 Ratings
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This podcast is for teachers ready to transition out of the classroom and into a new career. Each week, I will share stories about what I have learned moving from education to the corporate world. I will answer the most common questions and share my best tips to help you get started! If you are considering leaving the classroom, this show is for you!
Kristi Oliva is a Learning Program Manager for Worldwide Customer Service Assessment Strategy at Amazon. She drives a global program to design high-quality assessment methods that correlate with performance-based business solutions. A successfully transitioned teacher, Kristi is also a Guest Faculty Member and Mentor for IDOL courses, where she has helped hundreds of professionals enter the instructional design field by providing group mentoring and one-on-one coaching.
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Leaving the Classroom 53: Make an Impact in 60 Seconds - How to Craft a Compelling Elevator Pitch
In this episode, Kristi Oliva discusses how to craft a compelling elevator pitch to help you transition from a teaching career to a new role.
Tune in to find out:
How to structure an effective elevator pitch with an introduction, background, and career objective
Tips for keeping the pitch concise, highlighting your strengths and achievements, and tailoring it to your audience
The importance of regularly practicing and seeking feedback to refine your elevator pitch and make a great impression -
Leaving the Classroom 52: Networking for Teachers - 5 Effective Strategies to Build a Professional Network Outside Education
In this episode, Kristi Oliva discusses 5 effective strategies for teachers to build a professional network outside of education in order to transition into a new career.
Tune in to find out:
How to leverage your current contacts, including colleagues, friends, family, former students, and parents
The benefits of joining professional organizations and attending industry-specific events and conferences
Tips for using social media platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to connect with industry professionals and learn about new fields -
Leaving the Classroom 51: 5 Quick Tips for Writing a Standout Resume
In this episode of the Leaving the Classroom Podcast, host Kristi Oliva provides tips for teachers looking to transition into corporate roles on how to write a standout resume.
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How to highlight transferable skills from teaching experience, such as communication, project management and problem-solving
Tips for using strong action verbs and quantifying achievements with numbers and metrics to showcase impact
Strategies for tailoring your resume for each job application and keeping it concise and focused -
Leaving the Classroom 50: Breaking Free from Traditional Schools with David Richards
In this episode of Leaving the Classroom Podcast, Kristi Oliva interviews David Richards about starting micro-schools as an alternative to traditional public education.
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David Richards' experience transitioning from teaching to opening charter and Micro Schools
The benefits of Micro Schools for personalized learning and teacher autonomy
Steps for starting a Micro School and resources for teachers interested in this option -
Leaving the Classroom 49: From Classroom to Project Coordinator with Jill Kelly
In this episode of Leaving the Classroom, host Kristi Oliva interviews Jill Kelly, a former teacher turned Project Coordinator.
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- Jill's 12-year teaching experience and why she decided to leave the classroom- Her journey from teaching to becoming a Sales Development Representative (SDR) at an EdTech company - What a Project Coordinator does and how her teaching skills transferred to this new role -
Leaving the Classroom 48: From Classroom to Corporate Jared Speight's Journey into Instructional Design
In this episode of Leaving the Classroom, former teacher Jared Speight shares his journey transitioning from teaching to instructional design.
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Jared's story of transitioning from 14 years in the classroom to an instructional design role due to burnout from COVID.
Strategies for building an instructional design portfolio through groups, challenges, and independent projects.
Insights on transferring teaching skills like curiosity, delivering instruction, and empathy to instructional design work.
Customer Reviews
Perfect for a transitioning teacher
This podcast is an easy listen. The quick tips and short format give teachers a digestible way to learn tangible ways to leave the classroom.
Must Listen For Teachers
Great listen for all teachers thinking about making the move to a new career! Great tips, real life experience and guest episodes.
The Real Real for Transitioning Teachers
This a great podcast for transitioning teachers or teachers thinking about making a career change. Kristi does a great job explaining why teachers are leaving the classroom in these short episodes and why these things we are seeing aren’t normal or healthy. I’m a new IDOL course member for many of the reasons she outlines on her show.