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The Present Teacher Podcast

Helena Hains from The Present Teacher shares all of her simple and actionable classroom management, social emotional learning and teacher self-care strategies so you can thrive inside and out of the classroom as a first year teacher. As a First Year Teacher Coach she envisions a world where new teachers from around the world can thrive inside the classroom and make the impact they were destined to make within their very first year of teaching. Discover how you can take the latest and greatest

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29:03

#144: How to Nail Meet the Teacher Night (Even if You...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/06/18

Meet the Teacher Night is just around the corner, and you're starting to feel nervous. You're wondering how you're going to get parents to like you, what you should say, and how can you be prepared.Today we are diving into everything you need to know to have a successful meet the teacher night. These shy-girl strategies are my full proof method to showing up confidently even if you are terrified. We'll cover things like how to format the night, how to prepare your classroom, which

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#143: How to Choose the Right School District to...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/06/08

You just graduated and you're ready to start off your first year as a teacher. But as you're scrolling social media you see a lot of teachers leave the profession and share some of the hardships of teaching. You are desperately looking for the right district to work for from day one.In this week's content I'll be diving into how to not just get hired by ANY district but how to confidently get hired by the RIGHT district. We'll be diving into all of the great and not so great aspects to

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18:48

#142: How to Answer ‘What is Your Greatest Weakness?’...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/06/01

So you just started your first teacher interview and you get the dreaded question 'What is your greatest weakness as a teacher?' You freeze because you have no idea how to answer. As someone who received two different job offers during two different interviews on the same day, it's safe to say I know how to confidently navigate the interview process. During both interviews I was asked this question and after answering this question in both interviews the interview committee smiled. Today

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#141: How to Answer Tough Teacher Interview Questions...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/05/28

The other day I was talking to a First-Year Teacher who asked me what do you do during a teacher interview when you don't know how to answer their question. The reality is that there are thousands of possible teacher interview questions they could ask you. And instead of practicing ALL of them, it's important to use a framework to answer ANY question with confidence.Today I'm diving into my framework to answering any teacher interview question with ease and confidence. This framework

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#140: Quiz: Are You Ready for Your First Or Next...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/05/04

You're a first-year teacher or new teacher who's getting ready for you're upcoming interview and you're wondering if you have everything ready. Over the past 5 years I have been coaching new and first year teachers around the world how to confidently land their dream teaching position in their dream district.Over the years I have seen many amazing teacher interview strategies and a ton of teacher interview mistakes. Which is why today I am diving into the top 10 things every teacher needs

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#139: What to Do If You’re Non-Renewed as a New Teacher

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/04/27

You're a first-year teacher or new teacher who just got told you are being non-renewed for next year. I know that right now can be extremely high with emotions. As someone was has coached hundreds of new teachers around the world, I know how scary it can be to find out you don't have a position for next year.That's why this week I'm diving into the top strategies for new and first-year teachers to take who have been non-renewed. As someone who has several clients who have been non-renewed

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#138: How I Landed My First Teaching Position: My...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/04/20

When I applied for my first teaching position, I was TERRIFIED districts wouldn't take me seriously because I was only 21 years old. I had just graduated with my masters, and I had wanted to teach since I was 5 years old.Fast forward to Spring of 2018, I flew from Oregon to New Mexico for two different job interviews. Both of which regard me to teach a demo lesson. I turned my biggest weakness as a teacher into my biggest strength. I did TWO interviews on the same day and BOTH of them

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#137: What NOT to Do During a Teacher Demo Lesson

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/04/14

You just a call for your first or next teacher interview, and they let you know that they want you to teach a demo lesson. You're wondering what on earth do I teach? How do I teach a demo lesson for a teacher interview? And what are some common mistakes teachers make during demo lessons? Today we are diving into the top mistakes I see teachers make while teaching a demo lesson. We will dive into everything from lesson plan mistakes, classroom management mistakes, and mistakes you could be

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#135: How to Stop Feeling Like a 'Mean Teacher' When...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/03/26

Are you a first-year teacher or student teacher who's wondering how to have good classroom management without being a mean teacher?This week I am diving into my top classroom management strategies for new teachers who are ready to run the classroom of their dreams WITHOUT feeling like they have to be mean. We'll be diving into the importance of boundaries, how to be consistent with them, how to be 'nice' without letting your students walk all over you, and how you can find classroom

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21:58

#134: The 3 Biggest Mindset Shifts That Transformed...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/03/25

Have you been struggling with disruptive behaviors lately and you're wondering how you can finally transform the way you manage your classroom? In this week's content I dive into the top 3 mindset shifts I made as a new teacher that transformed my teaching experience from constantly having to stop my teaching to address disruptive behavior, to being asked to train teachers around the world on classroom management. This week we dive into topics like how to go from reacting to disruptions

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#133: Why Leaving at Contract Time Makes You A Better...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/03/02

When I first came up with the desire to leave at contract time as a new teacher I felt incredibly guilty. I thought that in order to be a good teacher I had to work a lot of hours and really hard.But over the years I have found systems that have worked for me and the teachers that I coach to consistently get us out the door WHILE being weeks ahead in lesson planning and prepping. Well today I am diving into my top reasons why leaving at contract time makes you a better teacher. PLUS I am

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#132: Your First 15 Minutes & Last 15 Minutes: How to...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/02/23

Have you ever came in for the day having a bad morning and your students were completely off the charts? Or have you ever came in with the perfect morning ever and your students were absolute sweethearts?It's no secret that the energy you bring to the work-day matters. Our students are a great amplifier of what kind of energy we are coming in the mornings with. Which is why from the beginning of my teaching career I have had a consistent morning and leaving routine that has completely

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#131: The Secret to Leaving at Contract Time: Setting...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/02/16

One of the top questions I get asked is 'how do I automate my classroom?' Well today I'm talking about one of the MAIN strategies I myself and the teachers I have coached have used to make our classrooms run on autopilot. And that is utilizing classroom routines. Classroom routines is one of my top strategies to consistently leaving at contract time as a new or first-year teacher. Inside this video we are diving into which classroom routines I set up in my classroom and how you can do the

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#130: Why Overworking Won't Make You a Better Teacher

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/02/13

It's easy to believe that as a new or first-year teacher you have to work hours and hours after contract time to be a good teacher. But the truth is, that's simply not true.Today we are diving into the top reasons WHY overworking won't make you a better teacher. Plus we dive into teacher time management strategies on what you can do instead. We cover strategies like preventing teacher burnout by getting clear on your definition of what a good teacher is and how to take action once you set

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#129: How to Write the Perfect Thank You Email After ...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/01/26

So you just completed your first or next teacher interview and you're wondering what you should do next.This week we are diving into the different sections you should have in your follow-up email after your teacher interview.In general I recommend following up with a district 1-2 weeks after the interview. You can even complete this the day of your interview and then schedule it out a week later so you don't have to worry about it. This same rule applies when you are following up on an

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#128: How to Tailor Your Resume and Cover Letter For...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/01/19

Are you a first-year or new teacher looking to create your resume and cover letter?This week we are diving into why you should customize your cover letter and resume to match the district you are applying to. This week we are also diving into how you can save time customizing each version of your cover letter and resume by utilizing templates. We refer to the research we did in last week's content: https://youtu.be/L8GbrPvceL0 and how you can use that to customize each cover letter and

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#127: How to Research a School District Before Your...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/01/17

Are you a new or first-year teacher preparing for your next interview and you've been told to research the district you are applying for but you're not sure what that means?This week we are getting clear on what it means to research a district before your teacher interview.In this week's content we will be talking about how to find your school's or district's missions and values. We will also be discussing how to figure out good schools to work for based off their Niche.com rating. Last but

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#126: The Secret to Getting Hired Mid-Year as a Teacher

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/01/15

Are you a new or first-year teacher who is ready to get their first or next teaching position? As a mi-year hire you might be wondering how to conduct your interview to really stand out from the other teacher candidates. Or you might be wondering if it's even possible to get hired as a new teacher in the middle of the year.This week I am diving into 5 steps you should take to get hired mid-year as a teacher. This week we are diving into how to research different schools to feel prepared

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59:50

Setting Your Teaching and Teacher Business Goals in 2025

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/01/02

In the world of education, we are told that things have to be hard. -In order to be a good teacher you have to work hard and give up your personal life -To stay caught up you have to work 50+ work weeks -To start a business to help teachers you need to struggle to make money -To be amazing at classroom management you have to work really hard -You have to struggle your first few years of teaching These are all stories I decided to believe and tell myself at some part of my journey. But I'm

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#124: How to Show Up Confidently in Your Teacher...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2024/12/22

Have you just started your teacher business and you're not sure what to say online?This week we are diving into how to confidently show up online. I share my strategies on how to build a loyal community, get people to like you and want to follow you. And most importantly how to face imposter syndrome as you show up online. Download the Setting Up Your Teacher Business Guide With Ease Guide Here: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-biz-guide Join the Present Teacher Free Community:

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