Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST 155: This Teacher Became a Data Analyst AFTER a 25-Year Career (Cynthia Clifford)
Apr 8, 2025
Cynthia Clifford, a former educator with a 25-year career, shares her inspiring journey into data analysis after experiencing burnout in teaching. She emphasizes that it's never too late to pivot, discussing the transferable skills from education that aid in her new role. Topics include navigating the job market, the importance of tools like Google Sheets, and how networking played a crucial role in her transition. Cynthia offers valuable advice for others considering a similar change, highlighting adaptability and perseverance as key to success.
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Burnout and Overseas Teaching
- Cindy Clifford, a teacher for 25 years, experienced burnout and sought a career change.
- She faced challenges like military coups and COVID lockdowns while teaching abroad.
Teachers Make Great Data Analysts
- Teachers possess valuable skills for data analysis, including evaluation, assessment, and problem-solving.
- These skills translate well into data analysis, which involves problem-solving and communicating results.
Transition to Data Analysis
- Cindy's burnout led her to explore various career options through informational interviews.
- She realized data analysis aligned with her math background and started with the Google Data Analytics Certificate.