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Our expert coaches help teachers like you make successful career transitions comfortably and confidently — without second-guessing every step.

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Shannon

Shannon is a certified Life Coach and former teacher who gets the unique challenges (and incredible potential!) of making a career pivot. After moving into Customer Success roles at top ed-tech companies—and helping hire teachers just like you—she’s here to guide you step-by-step through a transition that feels both strategic and empowering.

She’s not just a coach—she’s one of our Teacher Transition Course mentors and has led multiple trainings inside the TT community, sharing the exact strategies that have helped teachers land real roles at companies they love.

Whether you're just getting started or feeling stuck mid-search, Shannon brings the perfect mix of mindset magic and resume strategy. She’s passionate about helping you show up confidently on LinkedIn, build real connections, and nail interviews with clarity and ease.

She’s seen hundreds of teacher applications. She knows what hiring teams look for. And she knows how to help you stand out—in a way that feels true to who you are.

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Meet with Shannon if you need someone who can...

1. Help you unpack your thoughts and create a clear action plan

2. Review your resume and reframe your teaching wins into company-ready value

3. Walk you through how to confidently build and use your LinkedIn profile

4. Coach you through interviews so you show up calm, clear, and ready

5. Boost your mindset when the job hunt feels overwhelming

6. Remind you why you’re doing this—and cheer you on as you take your next step

Becky

Becky is a certified career coach and former teacher who knows exactly how to help educators translate their classroom experience into company-ready resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and interview answers that land the job. She’s walked this path herself, and now she’s here to walk it with you.

She’s not only a coach—she’s one of our go-to experts inside the Teacher Transition community, consistently leading live trainings for members on everything from resume writing to interview prep. If you’ve been spinning your wheels or second-guessing your next step, Becky is the steady guide you want in your corner.

She’s strategic, supportive, and seriously good at what she does.

Whether you’re submitting applications, prepping for a big interview, or just feeling overwhelmed by the process, Becky brings the clarity and direction you need to move forward with confidence.

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Meet with Becky if you need someone who can...

1. Deliver a full resume rewrite, optimized LinkedIn profile, or cover letter if you need extra support. *Option to add-on these services after initial booking.

2. Give hands-on feedback to elevate your current resume and cover letter.

3. Walk you through how to strengthen your LinkedIn profile for recruiter visibility.

4. Help you prepare and practice for upcoming interviews with clear, tailored strategies.

5. Answer your job search questions with real-world insight and action steps.

6. Cut through the overwhelm so you know what to focus on next.

7. Remind you that you’re absolutely capable—and ready—for what’s next.

Kayla

Kayla began her career in the public school system, backed by a Master’s in Teaching and Learning. After several years in the classroom, she sought more flexibility and stepped into a new chapter—building a business while raising her young children.

When she built her virtual assistant brand, she had no idea the incredible opportunities she would have in store for her. From speaking on stages, to coaching teams, to supporting CEOs at small businesses, and more - it became an adventure of a lifetime.

Now, as a coach at Teacher Transition, Kayla combines her background in education with her experience supporting small businesses to help other educators take confident, strategic steps toward work they love. She’s known for being thoughtful, reliable, and focused on results—and for reminding teachers that their dreams are absolutely worth pursuing.

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Meet with Kayla if you need someone who can ....

1. Brainstorming flexible work options that align with your life, values, and schedule

2. Getting started with freelancing or exploring side opportunities you can do while still teaching

3. Figuring out what kinds of roles work well when you're also caring for kids, aging parents, or other loved ones

4. Finding clarity or encouragement when you're not sure what direction to take next

5. Learning to trust your gut when making decisions about what’s next

6. Knowing how to move forward when you don’t have the full picture—just the next small step

Michelle

Michelle is an instructional designer and trainer at Johns Hopkins University, where she partners with faculty and leadership to design, align, and launch engaging, learner-centered courses across programs. Before transitioning into instructional design, Michelle taught elementary education for 15 years, where she honed her skills in curriculum design and learner engagement.

In 2020, she completed the Teacher Transition Teacher to Instructional Designer course, building a portfolio that led to a junior instructional designer role with a start-up agency. Over nearly two years, Michelle advanced to Education and Training Manager, overseeing instructional design projects, leading clients in the education space, and coordinating in-person and online trainings. In 2022, Johns Hopkins recruited her as an Instructional Technologist. Within three years, she was promoted to instructional designer, where she now contributes strategically on curriculum committees, leads new course design, and ensures alignment of program outcomes. She is especially skilled at applying the ADDIE model to create dynamic, impactful learning experiences.

Michelle brings deep technical expertise in Articulate products, learning management systems, and Adobe tools like Premiere and Photoshop. But above all, she is passionate about mentoring others.

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Meet with Michelle if you need someone who can...

1. Help you translate your teaching expertise into a polished instructional design portfolio and career path.

2. Review your Storyline, Rise, or LMS projects and provide supportive, constructive feedback that helps you grow with confidence.

3. Walk you through the ADDIE process step by step so you can design courses that are engaging, learner-centered, and outcome-driven.

4. Coach you on how to design standards-aligned, impactful trainings and courses that resonate with learners.

5. Answer your job search questions with real-world insight and action steps.

6. Cut through the overwhelm so you know what to focus on next.

7. Remind you of your strengths and encourage you as you build the skills and confidence to thrive in instructional design..

Deana

Deana Messer holds a Master’s degree in Education but soon realized the teaching profession was taking time away from what mattered most—her family. Seeking a better balance, she built her instructional design portfolio through Teacher Transition, which led to a six-month contract with Boston Scientific. There, she deepened her expertise in Articulate Storyline while creating a continuing education course for nurses on a groundbreaking heart device designed to prevent strokes.

Afterward, FlightSafety recruited Deana as an instructional designer. Initially tasked with building a leadership course, she quickly proved her versatility by developing curriculum, editing videos, creating participant guides, and designing online learning experiences. Recognizing her broad skill set, Deana’s boss elevated her to learning consultant, where she contributes strategically while continuing to deliver impactful learning solutions.

Deana has been a mentor with Teacher Transition for two months. Her goal is to come alongside teachers who want the same freedom she found nearly two years ago.

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Meet with Deana if you need someone who can...

1. Discuss role options that align with your strengths and help you feel both confident and comfortable in your career path.

2. Review your Storyline and Rise projects to ensure everything is functioning seamlessly and meeting professional standards.

3. Walk you step by step through editing in Camtasia so you can polish your video content with ease.

4. Coach you on how to design strong ILT/VILT sessions that engage learners and achieve results.

5. Remind you of your incredible worth in the corporate world and how much your skills are needed across every industry.

Faith

Faith is a former classroom teacher turned Professional Learning Manager at Learning A-Z, where she collaborates with school and district leaders to design and deliver impactful professional learning experiences that empower educators to implement high-quality literacy instruction with confidence. Her work in EdTech allows her to make a meaningful impact on hundreds of schools across the country.

After completing a Teacher Transition course in 2023, Faith discovered how her classroom expertise translated seamlessly into the corporate learning space. That experience led to her first role in EdTech as an Instructional Coach at HMH, where she partnered with educators and administrators to create customized coaching plans and professional development aligned to customers’ goals—solidifying her passion for professional learning in a corporate setting.

Today, Faith is dedicated to helping teachers make similar transitions by developing the skills and confidence to become dynamic trainers and facilitators. As a mentor for the Become a Trainer cohort, she supports educators in identifying their transferable skills, building facilitation expertise, and growing successful, fulfilling careers beyond the classroom.