

The Teacher Career Coach Podcast
Elizabeth Suto
Hosted by Elizabeth Suto. The Teacher Career Coach Podcast was created to motivate, empower, and inspire educators to find happiness in their careers, whether inside or outside the classroom. Whether or not they are thinking of a career change from teaching, all educators will gain something from the honest discussions. Join us as we talk teacher burnout, career transitions, side-hustles for teachers, and everything in between!
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Jun 3, 2021 • 27min
33 - What If You Don't Get a Job Before Summer Is Over?
Maybe you've tried this before: you put off looking for new roles until AFTER the school years almost up, you take a week or two to unwind for summer, and then you start to send out resumes. You're DETERMINED this will be the year you'll find something, but before you know it you find yourself teaching another year because nothing popped up. Then the cycle just continues to repeat year after year. In this episode, I want to walk you through the different scenarios so you can best be prepared if you DON’T find that ideal position before the summer starts winding down. This episode is all about helping you navigate that very small-- and often stressful-- application windowFree Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 13, 2021 • 50min
31 - Blake Blankenbecler: Therapy for Teachers
Blake Blankenbecler is a licensed professional counselor based in Austin, Texas. Blake specializes in helping people with anxiety, trauma, disordered eating, and hurt relationships feel better and find relief. In this episode, we dig deep into the emotional injuries that are common in those who are in helping professions, The Human Giver syndrome, and why it' can feel so difficult to set boundaries when you're a teacher. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6, 2021 • 47min
30 - Angela Watson: Making Teaching a Sustainable Career
Angela Watson is one of the most highly regarded productivity and mindset specialists for educators. In addition to being an author and a motivational speaker, she's also the host of the very popular Truth For Teachers Podcast. Whether you’re ultimately looking to leave the profession or stay in the classroom, this episode offers tangible tips to help you adjust your priorities, systematize your processes, and better manage your workload.Sign up for Angela's course: 40 Hour Teacher WorkweekFree Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 29, 2021 • 43min
29 - Allison Arney: Writing Your Teacher Transition Resume
In this episode of the Teacher Career Coach Podcast, I interview Team Teacher Career Coach's expert resume writer Allison Arney. We discuss best practices when writing your teaching transition resume, how to seek outside support, and more!Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22, 2021 • 43min
28 - Mallory Mack: From Teacher to Senior Government Account Manager
In this episode, I interview Mallory Mack. Mallory is a close personal friend of mine, and one of my favorite examples of someone working their way up the corporate ladder outside of the classroom. Listen to her interview, where we chat about her journey from teaching and working in a variety of roles, including her most current position as a Senior Government Account Manager.Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15, 2021 • 52min
27 - Katelyn Samuels: From Teaching to Human Resources
In this episode, I interview Katelyn Samuels. Katelyn is a former teacher turned corporate climber while also being a mama bear to three girls under four. She believes it is possible to lean in at work and raise your babies at the same time. In this episode, we talk about Katelyn's transition from teaching into various roles in human resources.Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 8, 2021 • 41min
26 - Jane Green: Managing Stress From Teaching
In this episode, I talk to Jane Green, a certified holistic health coach and creator of Health Space. She specializes in overcoming stress through mind, movement, and nutrition. By working with Jane, clients are able to identify the root causes of their stress and implement self-care strategies to feel more balanced, energized, grounded, and fulfilled. I know that this an episode that many teachers will benefit from!Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 2, 2021 • 44min
25 - Madeline Cronk: From Teacher to PD Trainer
In this episode, I interview Madeline Cronk. Madeline is a former middle and high school science teacher who experienced burn out early in her career. She transitioned out of the classroom and now works for a curriculum development company. She loves her new job and wants to use her experiences to help other teachers who may be struggling.Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 2021 • 43min
24 - Rachel Scott: Financial Planning for a Career Change
In this episode, I interview Rachel Scott. Rachel is a third year high school English teacher, newspaper adviser, and volleyball coach who loves her job AND wants the option to retire early someday. She uses her platform, Teachers Talk Money, to help other teachers master their money in order to give back to themselves. In this episode, Rachel and I do a deep dive into financial planning for a career change. Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 18, 2021 • 40min
23 - Jason Sizemore: From Teacher to Vegan Business Owner
In this episode, I interview Jason Sizemore. After 21 years serving as an educator & administrator in public schools in Pennsylvania and New York Jason took a big leap to focus on a vegan cooking class & vegan products business he had started on the side. Jason has learned firsthand that being an educator can mean so much more than being in a classroom. We chat all about the mindset challenges he faced when making this big decision and how he continues to give back and support schools from outside of the classroom.Free Quiz: What career outside of the classroom is right for you? Explore the course that has helped thousands of teachers successfully transition out of the classroom and into new careers: The Teacher Career Coach Course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices