Ep 285: [Summer Rewind] Ep 178: Boosting Productivity—Common Mistakes Teachers Make and How to Fix Them

Ever feel like your to-do list never ends, no matter how hard you work?

In this episode, I’m diving into the three biggest productivity mistakes I see secondary teachers—especially those juggling multiple preps—make all the time. I’ll share honest stories from my own classroom, break down how to finally get ahead with your curriculum planning, make your planning period actually work for you, and discover which tasks you really don’t have to do yourself (trust me, your students can help!).

If you’re ready to reclaim your evenings, stay on top of all your classes, and still have time for a life outside school, hit play and let’s get some sanity back in your school day!

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Whether you’re teaching 3 subjects or 9, MPTA helps you build simple, repeatable systems so you can plan faster, teach with confidence, and actually log off before dinner.

What you’ll get:

• A step-by-step system to simplify your prep
• Plug-and-play templates and planning routines

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