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

How to Build a Positive Classroom Community as a First-Year Teacher

Season #1 Episode #23

Send us a textCreating a positive classroom community as a first year teacher can be tough. You’re doing everything the experts say, but your students are still arguing with each other and not getting along for other...
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15 First Year Teacher Tips From Teachers Around the World

Season #1 Episode #22

Send us a textHave you ever wondered what you would say to yourself if you could go back in time and give yourself advice? Well that's what we are doing today. In this week's episode I ask 15 experienced teachers what...
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5 Key Strategies to Setting Up Classroom Procedures As a First Year Teacher

Season #1 Episode #21

Send us a textSetting up classroom procedures as a first year teacher can be exhausting. You’re trying all the advice your coworkers are giving you. Even trying new strategies you found online. But no matter how many...
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How to Handle Parent Teacher Conferences Like a Pro

Season #1 Episode #20

Send us a textLet's be honest, parent teacher conferences can be scary! Especially the first couple of times that you do them. That's why in this week's LIVE Q&A Wednesday I dive deep about tips that will help you...
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5 Strategies to Improve Classroom Management as a First Year Teacher

Season #1 Episode #19

Send us a textYou finally step into your classroom for the first time only to realize you have no idea how to have effective classroom management as a first year teacher. Sure, you may have taken some courses, read a...
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The Secret to Getting out of Teacher Burnout with Founder of Teaching Mind Body and Soul Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed

Season #1 Episode #18

Send us a textGetting out of teacher burnout is no small feat. You’re not just burned out professionally, but you feel burned out in your personal life too. Maybe you feel like you have a lack of boundaries and like...
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First Year Teaching: 7 Strategies to Avoid Teacher Burnout

Season #1 Episode #17

Avoiding burnout as a first year teacher can feel nearly impossible. Everything is new, you are learning how to make the impact you were destined to make, create systems that work for you and your students, all the...
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Unlock the Secrets of Finding Joy as a First Year Teacher with Emily Person

Season #1 Episode #16

Send us a textHave you ever just dreaded going to work and stayed in bed to the last second? I know a lot of us have, including Emily. In this week’s episode Emily shares how she struggled with feeling like she was...
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A Guide to Help New Teachers Thrive in Education in The New Year

Season #1 Episode #15

Send us a textThe lives of first year teachers can be crazy! But it doesn't have to be difficult. In this episode I'm sharing 5 things every first year teacher should do in order to thrive this school year. Make sure...
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How First Year Teachers Can Create Work-Life Balance During the Holiday Season

Season #1 Episode #14

Lately have you been feeling overwhelmed because your trying to leave work at work. Yet you are still doing work on the weekends and don’t have time for family events of event to relax? In this week's episode we are...
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The Secret to Leaving Work on Time

Season #1 Episode #13

Have you ever looked around and wondered how other teachers were able to leave work on time WITHOUT taking work home? If you answered yes, I can totally relate to this 5 years ago. During my first year of teaching I...
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How to Make the Most of Your Prep This Back to School Season

Season #1 Episode #12

Send us a textIt can be hard to get everything done so you can leave on time. Between the lesson plans, IEP's, homework packets, and worksheets, it's no wonder teachers have a busy to-do list.You might be thinking,...
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