In this episode of Leaving the Classroom, host Kristi Oliva interviews Jill Kelly, a former teacher turned Project Coordinator.

Tune in to find out:

- Jill's 12-year teaching experience and why she decided to leave the classroom - Her journey from teaching to becoming a Sales Development Representative (SDR) at an EdTech company - What a Project Coordinator does and how her teaching skills transferred to this new role

In this episode of Leaving the Classroom, former teacher Jared Speight shares his journey transitioning from teaching to instructional design.

Tune in to hear:

• Jared's story of transitioning from 14 years in the classroom to an instructional design role due to burnout from COVID.
• Strategies for building an instructional design portfolio through groups, challenges, and independent projects.
• Insights on transferring teaching skills like curiosity, delivering instruction, and empathy to instructional design work.

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

Tune in to hear:

• 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.

Tune in to hear:

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.

Tune in to hear:

- 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.

In this episode, Kristi Oliva interviews former teacher Chris Shamblin about transitioning out of the classroom and preparing financially. Chris shares his journey of leaving the classroom after experiencing burnout and wanting more fulfillment in his career.

Kristi Shares:

- Her experience with burnout leading her to leave the classroom after 15 years of teaching.

- The toxic culture in education that discourages self-care and leads teachers to believe they won't succeed outside of teaching.

- The importance of asking for help when transitioning careers and not being afraid to admit what you don't know.

Connect with Chris on LinkedIn

Are you looking for a no-nonsense formula for creating engaging courses and training? Check out my new book, The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learners (IDOLs) on Amazon.

In this episode, Matt Gjertsen, former Air Force pilot and owner of Better Every Day Studios, shares advice for transitioning teachers looking to become instructional designers.

Tune in to hear:

• Advice for interviewing successfully and highlighting one's skills in a resume
• Tips for standing out in a competitive job market and creating an effective portfolio
• How to ask the right questions in an interview to determine career growth opportunities

Connect with Matt on LinkedIn

Are you looking for a no-nonsense formula for creating engaging courses and training? Check out my new book, The Do It Messy Approach: A Step-by-Step Guide for Instructional Designers and Online Learners (IDOLs) on Amazon.

In this episode of the Leaving the Classroom podcast, host Kristi Oliva interviews former teacher Molly Schloesser about making the transition from her career in education to new opportunities outside of the classroom. Molly shares her experiences teaching third grade for several years and deciding to pursue a change, as well as her ongoing job search as she works to transition into a new role in customer success or account management.

On this episode Kristi shares:

• Molly's journey from teaching third grade to working as an educational consultant for an edtech startup and then being laid off after eight months.
• The challenges Molly faced in her initial job search after leaving teaching, applying to over 100 jobs before landing interviews and second rounds.
• Molly's goals to transition from sales roles to customer success or account management and her long-term interests in business development while acknowledging the importance of gaining experience first.