The Present Teacher Podcast

The Present Teacher Podcast

Hosted by: Helena Hains

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...

Episodes

#135: How to Stop Feeling Like a 'Mean Teacher' When Holding Students Accountable

Season #1

Are you a first-year teacher or student teacher who's wondering how to have good classroom management without being a mean teacher? Ā  This week I am diving into my top classroom management strategies for new teachers...
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#134: The 3 Biggest Mindset Shifts That Transformed My Classroom Management

Season #1

Have you been struggling with disruptive behaviors lately and you're wondering how you can finally transform the way you manage your classroom? Ā  In this week's content I dive into the top 3 mindset shifts I made as a...
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#133: Why Leaving at Contract Time Makes You A Better Teacher

Season #1

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. Ā  But over the years...
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#132: Your First 15 Minutes & Last 15 Minutes: How to Structure Your Day to Leave at Contract Time

Season #1

Ā  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? Ā  It's no...
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#131: The Secret to Leaving at Contract Time: Setting Up Classroom Routines

Season #1

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

Season #1

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. Ā  Today we are diving into the top reasons...
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#129: How to Write the Perfect Thank You Email After Your Teacher Interview

Season #1

So you just completed your first or next teacher interview and you're wondering what you should do next.Ā Ā This week we are diving into the different sections you should have in your follow-up email after your teacher...
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#128: How to Tailor Your Resume and Cover Letter For Specific Teaching Jobs

Season #1

Are you a first-year or new teacher looking to create your resume and cover letter?Ā Ā This week we are diving into why you should customize your cover letter and resume to match the district you are applying to. Ā Ā This...
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#127: How to Research a School District Before Your Teacher Interview

Season #1

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?Ā This week we are getting clear on what it...
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#126: The Secret to Getting Hired Mid-Year as a Teacher

Season #1

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...
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Setting Your Teaching and Teacher Business Goals in 2025

Season #1

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

Season #1

Have you just started your teacher business and you're not sure what to say online? Ā  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...
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