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The Present Teacher Podcast

Teaching was never supposed to cost you your health, your time, or your identity. The Present Teacher Podcast is for educators who are done glorifying burnout, overwork, and self-sacrifice—and are ready to build a sustainable teaching career instead. Hosted by Helena Hains, this podcast challenges the unspoken rules of the education system and names the truths teachers are often too afraid to say out loud: burnout isn’t a personal failure, classroom chaos isn’t always a management issue,

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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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36:19

#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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20:21

#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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16:10

#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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20:17

#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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20:10

#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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34:40

#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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23:39

#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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18:03

#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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17:48

#123: Gaining Clarity On Which Products to Make in...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2024/12/15

Have you been thinking about starting your own teacher business and you're not sure where to start? This week we are diving into how to start your first teacher business. We dive into concepts like should you create a teacher business, what your niche should be, and whether or not the business world is fit for you. 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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25:21

#122: Part 1: How to Start Your Teacher Business

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2024/12/08

Have you been thinking about starting your own teacher business and you're not sure where to start? This week we are diving into how to start your first teacher business. We dive into concepts like should you create a teacher business, what your niche should be, and whether or not the business world is fit for you. 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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14:32

#121: How to Get Caught Up This Winter Break So You...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2024/11/24

Are you feeling behind as a teacher and looking for a way to get caught up or ahead over winter break? This week I am going back to the early days and giving you exactly the step-by-step process I would take as a new or first-year teacher looking to get ahead over break. I'm breaking down how to lesson plan weeks ahead, prep into the 3rd week of January, and even how to get ahead on grading and communication with families. Want to keep the momentum? Stick to the end and I will share

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#120: Why I Don't Use Clip Charts Anymore and What I...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2024/11/17

Wondering what clip charts are and if you should use them as part of your classroom management plan? This week I am diving into what clip charts are and what I personally use instead. This week I give you a deep dive into 5 alternative strategies than clip charts. These classroom management strategies will help you build community, build strong relationships with your students and families, and make following expectations in class the norm. Use these strategies to prevent disruptive

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14:53

#119: When to Know It's Time to Review a Classroom...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2024/11/10

Have your students been extra chatty lately and your not quite sure what to do? This week we are diving into when I know it's time to start reviewing classroom procedures. This week I am taking you behind the scenes and showing you when I review classroom procedures, how I review classroom procedures, and even which tools I use to make it easier. By reviewing these classroom procedures you will be on step closer to automating your classroom management. Grab my Classroom Procedure

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#118: 5 Things to Do After Your Teacher Interview

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2024/11/05

Did you just have your first teacher interview and you're wondering what to do next? This week I am diving into 5 steps you should take after completing an interview. These 5 strategies will help you show districts that you are serious about working with them, and that you are the best candidate for the position, and it will help you get better with interviewing. We cover everything from following up to reflecting so that you become better and better during each teacher interview. Download

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18:33

#117: 5 Lesson Planning Mistakes I Made that Cost Me...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2024/10/27

Are you tired of spending your weekends and weeknights trying to get caught up? This week we are diving into my teaching lesson planning mistakes I made that cost me more time and even my weekends. I will also be sharing which teacher time management strategies I have incorporated instead to keep me ahead, and work-free and guilt-free over the weekends and breaks. Download the Maximize Your Prep Guide Here: https://sunny-creator-106.ck.page/5041376f8b Get support inside The Present

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#116: The 3 Classroom Management Tools That Automated...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2024/10/20

Does it feel like you are constantly having to handle behaviors and no matter what you do you consistently have to stop teaching to address them? This week I am diving into the 3 classroom management tools I use to automate my classroom management. These tools allow students to naturally follow the expectations in class WITHOUT needing constant reminders. They have also allowed me to step out of the classroom while talking to another teacher or student without having to worry if my

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#115: What are Natural Consequences in the Classroom...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2024/10/13

Not sure how to respond to disruptive behaviors in class? This week we are breaking down what natural consequences (also known as logical consequences) are and how to use them in the classroom. These are the exact consequences I give in my classroom when my students are out of their seats, blurting or talking out while I'm teaching, refusing to do work, etc. Years ago I used to use a clip chart and absolutely dreaded it. Now my students consistently follow expectations in class because of

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