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Teacher Shift

Ali Simon & JoDee Scissors

Here at Teacher Shift, hosts Ali Simon and JoDee Scissors unpack one of the toughest questions educators face when considering a career shift - Who am I if I’m not a teacher?Teacher Shift podcast shares resources for educators who need help with job exploration, identity, wellness, financial planning, and decision-making. We invite teachers, former teachers, people that love to hire teachers, mental health professionals, resume coaches, scholars, and financial planners to share experiences and

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28:24

The Teacher Shift We Did NOT Expect... And What it...

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2025/01/01

When do you know it’s time to start your next chapter? Today, you’ll hear how Ali and JoDee knew it was the right time to make their own shift.In this episode, Ali and JoDee sit down to share some big news about Teacher Shift! They share their experiences leading up to their big decision, why this specific shift needed to happen, and what they’ll be doing going forward. Ali and JoDee would like to give a special shout out to all of their listeners over the years. They couldn’t have made ...

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30:11

Career Crossroads: Exploring the Possibilities With...

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2024/12/18

Have you been leaning into making a career shift, but not sure what is right for you? Today’s guest shares a glimpse of possibilities you may not have considered and why you need to make the leap!In this episode, Ali and JoDee sit down with Kate Davis, a veteran educator of over 15 years. Together they’ll discuss Kate’s shift from teacher to librarian, the life of an educator teaching abroad, and the large variety of career possibilities as librarian.You’ll hear more about:Challenges Kate fac...

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31:06

How Teaching Skills Translate into Workforce...

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2024/12/04

How do you harness your versatility in a career shift? Today’s guest answers this question as he shares his transition from the classroom to the workforce development sector.In this episode, Ali and JoDee are joined by Kartav Patel, a former alternative education teacher turned workforce development professional. Kartav shares his career journey from teaching social studies and GED programs at Detroit Public Schools to managing innovative youth programs and apprenticeship pathways.Together, t...

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33:59

Identity, Money, Resumes and Safety: Lessons From 100...

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2024/11/13

Teacher Shift has officially hit 100 episodes!!! In this episode, Ali and JoDee sit down and reflect on the top episodes of the podcast along with key takeaways you can use during your transition. You’ll hear how the top episodes relate to teacher identity, salary and benefits, resume building and school safety. Ali and JoDee will also discuss the power of networking, work life balance, job flexibility and so much more on this 100th episode!Episodes mentioned:Who Am I if I’m Not a Teache...

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35:44

The Power of Inner Work When Teacher Guilt Creeps In...

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2024/10/30

*Trigger Warning: This episode touches on the topic of suicide and its impact.Has teacher guilt been holding you back? Today’s guest shares how he was able to deal with the guilt when he stepped away from the classroom.Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with Mark Guay, a former high school English teacher for 10 years,who has transitioned to coaching business leaders. Together, they’ll tackle navigating teacher guilt while switching careers, the profound impact students can have on a teacher, and the

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25:53

One Small Leap, One Giant Leap for a Career Shift...

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2024/10/16

Are you ready to make a shift? If so, you may need to take multiple little leaps to get to the bigger shift you’re looking for. Today’s guest shows how it took her multiple leaps to finally land where she was meant to be. Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with Dominique Mas, a former educator who is now the CEO of Group Coaching HQ. Together, they’ll discuss Dominique’s path from education to coaching, how to leverage your existing skills while making a transition, and the reality of building a c...

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28:27

How to Strengthen Your Personal Relationships With...

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2024/10/02

Is work life impacting your personal relationships? Today’s guest shares how you can strengthen your relationships through the ups and downs of kids and work. Today, Ali and JoDee chat with returning guest, Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh. Dr. Cavanagh is a psychologist and marriage expert. Together, they’ll discuss ways to improve communication, strategies to find a healthy balance between home and careers, and the importance of support systems in marriage. Connect with Dr. Cavanagh:WebsiteIn...

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33:24

Grab Your Pumpkin Spice Latte and Start the Job Hunt,...

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2024/09/18

Fall is just around the corner! You know what that means? Grab a pumpkin spice latte and start job hunting!Today, Ali and JoDee sit down to chat about why the fall is the prime time to start preparing your resume and start filling out job applications—which can be done with a pumpkin spice latte in hand. They’ll discuss everything you need to know so that you’re ready to make the big shift when it happens. They talk more about:Crafting a tailored resume Narrowing down your job searc...

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30:11

Using Your Teacher Skills to Become a 100M Real...

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2024/09/04

Has anyone ever told you that you would be a great fit for a specific job? They could just see your potential. Today’s guest shares how someone seeing her potential took her from the classroom earning $40,000 a year to a real estate agent closing $100 million in sales. In this episode, Ali and JoDee sit down with Brooke Coughlin, a former 7th grade teacher turned real estate agent and author. Together, they’ll discuss the events that led her to real estate and how she is success within real estate

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28:52

How Taking a Chance on Yourself Can Payoff With Eboni...

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2024/08/21

How do you know when the right time is to make a shift? Today, listen in as a former kindergarten teacher shares how she took a gamble on herself using the skills she acquired in the classroom.In this episode, Ali and JoDee sit down with Eboni Walker, a former educator and lead educational consultant of Learning Matters Early Childhood Consulting, LLC. Together, they’ll discuss what technical assistance is, how teaching kindergarten prepared her for a career outside the classroom, and why having a

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31:09

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone With Brad Mason

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2024/08/07

Tired of living in your comfort zone? Ready to take a risk and try something new? If so, then today’s guest shares how one delightful book character can help you understand why getting out of your comfort zone might be the missing piece to leading a life you love.Today, Ali and JoDee are joined by Brad Mason, an award winning children’s author and educator of over 34 years. Together, they’ll discuss what led Brad to write the Charlie Charloosy book series, big “Aha” moments in the book that teachers

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29:41

Handling Job Rejection and Employer Ghosting With Ali...

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2024/06/26

Is the fear of rejection holding you back from making a shift or applying for jobs that excite you? Today, Ali and JoDee are tackling the difficult topic of rejection. Together, they’ll discuss their own experiences with rejection, why having a support system is crucial for moving past the rejection, and how to handle it when making career shifts. Connect with Ali and JoDee:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachershiftFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachershiftTeacher Shift LinkedIn:

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31:18

Teaching Is Leading: It’s Time to Follow Your Career...

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2024/06/12

Do teachers make good leaders? Today’s guest shares the value of teacher leaders and why teachers are allowed to follow their own ambition.In this episode, Ali and JoDee sit down with Ross Romano, a consultant, advisor, podcaster and performance coach. Together, they’ll discuss empowering teacher leaders within the education community, the qualities that make teachers good leaders, and the different paths teachers can take to become the leader they want to be. Connect with Ross:X (Formerly Known As

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33:23

Giving Notice and Sticking to Your Non-Negotiables

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2024/05/29

Experiencing transitions can cause an array of emotions, but what happens when you experience multiple transitions at once? This week our guest gives us insight into making several life transitions at the same time, including a shift outside of the classroom!Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with Courtney Fearing. Courtney is a former teacher who currently works as a Customer Success Manager at Skilljar. Together, they’ll discuss the risks associated with leaving teaching, the importance of figuring out

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24:50

How to Be Actionable and Move Forward With Your Exit

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2024/05/15

Are fear and doubt holding you back from making a pivot in your career? Today’s guest shares how shift services can be the jump start you need as you move into a new career.This week Ali and JoDee sit down with returning guest, Kelsie Marks. Kelsie is a former preschool teacher and school counselor who now works for Education Exit, one of the fastest growing teacher career transition firms in the industry. Together, they’ll discuss why the lack of action is still action and how to move forwar...

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40:53

Elevator Pitch Tips, Resume Optimization, and...

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2024/05/01

You’ve made the big career shift. Now what do you do? Are you done shifting or are there more pivots in your future? Today, we’re talking about just that!In this episode, Ali and JoDee sit down to talk about Ali’s latest career pivot. They pull back the curtain on crafting a winning resume, the value of professional advice, and the undeniably transformative experience of each job interview.You’ll hear more about:Ali’s favorite job search strategies, resume optimization, and upskillingWhy an

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26:53

Leaving a Niche Field for Health and Happiness

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2024/04/17

Mental health is one of the biggest challenges teachers face. They struggle with feeling stuck in a niche field while also battling bad habits that have crept into their lives. Our guest today shares how she not only made the bold move out of a niche field, but also prioritized her well-being physically, mentally and emotionally. In this episode, Ali and JoDee sit down with Braegan Padley, an attorney turned fitness professional and owner of the micro bakery, Baked By Braegs. Together, we will

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29:01

After Decades of Teaching, You Can Still Seize New...

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2024/04/03

Have you ever had an opportunity present itself, even when you weren’t looking for it? That’s what happened to our guest today! He shares his story of making a career shift when he wasn’t even looking for one. Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with Steve Martinez, a former educator of 18 years and current Teacher Success Champion at Kami. Together, they’ll discuss seizing opportunities when they are the right fit, why knowing who you are at the core is key for success, and what Steve’s job looks like on

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32:33

Pro Shift Tips From a Former Teacher and Coach

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2024/03/20

Worried if you shift out of teaching that you might fail? Today’s guest did exactly that. He shifted out of teaching, failed and ultimately ended up coming out on top!In this episode, Ali and JoDee are joined by Michael Cappo. Michael is a former teacher and coach of 13 years who now runs his own small business. Together, they’ll discuss his pivot away from education, how he failed when he left and how he eventually came out on top.You’ll hear more about:Michael’s aha moment that led to his shiftThe

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26:16

Making a Transition From the Classroom With a Teacher...

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2024/03/06

Teachers possess skills that go far beyond the classroom, however they can struggle making the transition into another career utilizing these skills. Today, you’ll hear the story of two former teachers who have transitioned away from education and into the freelance world, one making 3 times her teacher salary!Today, Ali and JoDee sit down with former teachers and current copywriters, Hillary Gale and Kristin MacIntyre. Together, they’ll discuss the emotions they felt leaving teaching, making the

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