In this episode of Leaving the Classroom, host Kristi Oliva interviews former teacher Melissa Chapman about her transition to a career in project management.

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• Melissa's journey from burnout in teaching to becoming a certified project manager.
• How teachers can translate their skills and experience on their resume for roles in project management.
• Advice for teachers on gaining clarity about their career goals and tailoring their resumes and LinkedIn profiles for specific roles outside of education.

In this episode, Kristi Oliva provides tips for teachers planning their transition out of the classroom.

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1. The importance of mapping out your journey and identifying a clear destination or target career path to avoid feeling lost.

2. Steps to research potential post-teaching careers, identify skill gaps, and address qualifications needed for the target role.

3. Details about an upcoming "Teacher Ditch Day" event on June 3rd to explore career options and networking opportunities.

In this episode of Leaving the Classroom, former teacher Kim Brooks shares her journey of transitioning from the classroom to holistic wellness curating.

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- Kim's story of teaching for 18 years in elementary school both in the US and internationally before feeling burned out and resigning.

- How she discovered yoga and other holistic practices to help manage her stress and fibromyalgia, leading her to get certifications in yoga, meditation, Reiki and more.

- Kim now offers private wellness sessions blending various modalities and shares insights on embracing life after teaching, managing stress, and asking for help in the transition process.