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

What to ACTUALLY Focus on to Get Ahead Over Summer Break as a Teacher

Season #1 Episode #96

Starting to work over the summer and wondering what you should ACTUALLY be focusing on in order to get ahead over the summer break as a teacher.Here I share the top 5 areas I recommend working on over the summer in...
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Should You Be Feeling Guilty For Working Less as a Teacher?

Season #1 Episode #95

Should teachers be feeling guilty for working less as a teacher? Here is my hot take on whether or not working less makes you a bad teacher. PLUS I share my personal story of going from a first year teacher who was...
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How to Spice Up Your End Of Year Classroom Management

Season #1 Episode #94

Send us a textDisruptive behavior on the rise and you're wondering how to mix things up with your end of year classroom management?Here's a breakdown of not only classroom management strategies I use at the end of the...
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The Ultimate Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Teaching 2nd Grade

Season #1 Episode #93

Send us a textDid you just find out you're teaching 2nd grade and you have no idea where to get started?Today I'm sharing my top guide on everything you need to know about teaching 2nd grade, including how to have...
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Havenā€™t Heard Back From Your Last Teacher Interview? Hereā€™s What To Do

Season #1 Episode #92

Ā Haven't hear back from your last teacher interview and not sure what to do?Here we break down 5 steps to complete before following up after your teacher interview. Plus a breakdown of what your follow-up email should...
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10 Possible Questions to Ask At the End Of Your Teacher Interview

Season #1 Episode #91

Ā Not sure what to ask at the end of your teacher interview?Here we break down 10 questions to ask the hiring committee at the end of your teacher interview. PLUS possible red and green flag answers to keep an eye out...
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10 Teacher Interview Questions and Answers to Master For Your Next Interview

Season #1 Episode #90

Ā Not sure what teacher interview questions and answers you should be practicing for your upcoming interview?Here are the top 10 teacher interview questions you should be practicing with my own personal sample answers...
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How to Teach an AMAZING Demo Lesson in Under 10 Minutes During Your Next Teacher Interview

Season #1 Episode #89

Not sure how to teach a demo lesson for your upcoming teacher interview?Here we break down exactly what a demo lesson is, how to prepare for one, and what a great demo lesson should include.These teacher interview...
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The Ultimate Guide on What to Wear During Your Next Teacher Interview

Season #1 Episode #88

Ā Curious about what to wear during your next teacher interview?These teacher interview tips will help you confidently prepare for your upcoming teacher interview, by putting together a practical and professional...
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5 Signs of When Itā€™s Time to Apply to a Different Teaching Position

Season #1 Episode #87

Ā Not sure when it's time to apply to a different teaching position?Here are 5 not so obvious signs it might be time to switch districts or teaching positions. These teacher interview tips will help you confidently...
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Unlocking the Magic of Student-Led Classroom Transitions: Master the Art of Time-Saving and Empowerment

Season #1 Episode #86

Send us a textWondering how to create smooth classroom transitions from one activity to another?Here's a breakdown of not only what classroom transitions are, but also how to do them effectively. In this video I share...
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How to Know When To Rest Your Classroom

Season #1 Episode #85

Send us a textHere's a breakdown of not only when to reset your classroom, but also how and why it's effective.Resetting your classroom will help you have a smoothly ran classroom, prevent disruptive behavior,Ā  get...
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