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Landing a Job in Ed-tech by Taking Chances
Anna Treesara is a former high school English teacher who began teaching in 2013 and transitioned out of the classroom into the nonprofit world in 2018. In 2019, she landed a job in the Ed-Tech industry and also became a small business owner by launching her own tutoring company at the same time! Her transition from the classroom to Ed-Tech took multiple steps and she says she wouldn’t have had it any other way. As you read her story, look how taking one opportunity then led to another. Also, look for how she contributes her unique Ed-Tech strengths in different roles and how she seeks out ways to keep learning and growing in her area of interest.
From the Classroom to Learning Experience Designer in 3 Months
You may have thought about a job in curriculum design or curriculum development and could easily explain what that job entails. But have you ever thought to search the terms “learning experience designer”? Sounds intriguing, right? That’s what our guest, Jennifer Ketron thought too! Jennifer was a brilliant teacher who had taught for eight years when her husband got a new job and they had to relocate. The idea of starting over at a new school, new grade level, and in a new community was a little overwhelming. So she took the opportunity to explore a new world in instructional design. In just three months after taking From Teacher to Instructional Designer, she landed a job. Listen to hear how the content in the course helped her become an easy choice for her new job!
What It’s Like to Work In EdTech
Do you love solving problems in innovative ways? Do you ever get way too much satisfaction out of creating an interactive PowerPoint that makes use of simple tools in creative ways? If so, you might be excited to learn about what it’s like to work in EdTech! In this episode, we are talking with Dan Randall, Director of Learning Experience Design at Imagine Learning. Dan shares how he went from teaching high school history to diving headfirst into the world of instructional design and EdTech. Though Dan did pursue a more traditional route towards instructional design, you’ll be encouraged to hear that if you’re interested in a job like his, he says just go for it! Get your hands on some free tools and start playing!
How to overcome teacher guilt & own your career path
The Show Notes Some days it feels impossible to overcome teacher guilt. The expectations from administrators, parents, students, and even other teachers are constant. The weight of this teacher guilt can be even more intense if teaching was a childhood dream or a career path you were so sure was the perfect fit. But if you’re questioning how much longer you can stay in the classroom, you’re not alone and it’s time to face those feelings so you can get unstuck faster. In this episode, I’m talking with author, speaker, and founder of Burned-In Teacher, Amber Harper. We’re talking about her roller-coaster career path, why you need to validate your frustration, and why you need to stop just surviving.
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