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Future Former Teachers
by Dina Beavers
Interviews with (mostly) former teachers who left the classroom but not education. Most interviews will be with teachers who have transitioned into instructional designers, trainers, customer success managers, UXR/UXD and more. I ask the questions you want the answers to. Thanks for listening!
Episodes
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Episode 28 - Last Episode: Transitioned - Tyler - Former Teacher to Manager, Digital Learning
In this final episode, I am joined by Tyler (www.tylerbanh.com), a genuine and humble expert in learning and development. He has supported numerous teachers in transitioning out of education and into their desired career paths. I had the pleasure of interviewing him (mid 2022) and in this…
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Episode 27 - Last Episode: Transitioned - Jordyn - Former Teacher to Sr. Instructional Designer
Jordyn has experience as an instructional designer in higher ed and corporate. She discusses her journey and provides insider insight into interviews, how to reframe current skills and more.
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Episode 26: Transitioned - John - Former Teacher to UX/Product Design Manager
If you are interested in UX and Product Design, you will want to listen to this episode. He explains some of the concepts and practices for this field and he walks us through his journey into UX. Resources mentioned in this episode: Destination UX is now Target UX on LinkedIn...
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Episode 25: Transitioned - Karis - Former Teacher to Learning Development Coordinator
Karis delivers the information that you want to hear about the day to day life as a Learning Development Coordinator. She also reveals the one skill that will elevate you above the rest.
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Episode 24: Transitioned - Jessica - Former teacher to Instructional Designer
In this last episode, Jessica and I talk through how she made the transition and what steps she took to leave education.
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Episode 23: Transitioned - Shaza - Former ESL Teacher to Instructional Designer
In this episode, Shaza talks about her new role as an Instructional Designer and provides insight into some of her projects.
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Episode 22: Transitioned - Zennebe A. - Former Teacher to UX Researcher
Have you ever heard of User Experience, known as UX? In this episode, Zennebe explains how she prepared for the transition. Note: I had technical difficulty with this recording, so it does not start as my other episodes start.
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Episode 21: Transitioned - Heidi R. - Commercial Capabilities and Effectiveness Documentation Specialist
Heidi covers her position from end to end. She shares each step in the process and in this episode, you will gain more insight into her position as Commercial Capabilities and Effectiveness Documentation Specialist. Since this recording, Heidi has been promoted to Manager. Connect with Heidi on...
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Episode 19: Transitioned 10 years Ago - Nikki B. - Contract Learning and Development Specialist-Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2, Nikki is a former teacher that left the classroom ten years ago and is sharing aspect of LnD that can only be given from this vantage point. Such as: style guides, brand standards, LMS, QRGs, ATD Competencies, billable time, cost centers, scoping and more
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Episode 18: Stephanie Euland - From Teacher to Instructional Designer
Stephanie was a special education teacher who has successfully transitioned out of the classroom to become an Instructional Designer.
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Episode 17: Transitioned - Jess Lighthall - From Teacher to Corporate Training Specialist
Jess transitioned from teaching into Corporate America as a corporate Training Specialist, through a staff firm. Resources Jess mentioned are: https://www.christytuckerlearning.com/ https://www.devlinpeck.com/showcase https://godesignsomething.co/
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Episode 16: Krystal - Former Corporate Recruiter - Giving Us The Inside Scoop
Although Krystal is not a former teacher, she is a former corporate recruiter and she is giving us the inside scoop on: The Salary Question during the Interview Job Boards - are they rigged? Startups Do's and Don'ts of using LinkedIn (It's not like Facebook :) She has helped other teachers...
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Episode 15: Transitioning! Leticia - Soon To Be Former Teacher
Like many of you, Leticia is in the transition stage. Listen as she provides insight into the interviewing process and gives encouragement and advice for the transitioning journey.
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Episode 14: Transitioned - Adrienne - From Teacher to Instructional Designer
Sorry about some of the glitchiness with the sound :( But it is still worth the listen! Adrienne breaks down how she approaches putting together content from SMEs for an eLearning course and we discuss alignment and embedding!
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Episode 13: Transitioned - Sarah - Former Teacher to Customer Success Manager
Sarah gives us the details on what she does as a CSM! Resource mentioned: https://www.successhacker.co/ resources listed are not an endorsement.
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Episode 12: Transitioned - Jascelyn - Former Teacher to Education Content Writer
One word...BRAINPOP! Listen as Jascyln talks about her transition, what she has learned and what she wants to pass on. Volley link for Evolving Educators: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=9i83VJwt4cGaUeQPjieSdi-tk For consultation services - Calendly link for Services:...
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Episode 11: Transitioned - Jacob - Teacher to Manufacturing Training Specialist
Jacob is giving all of the "goods" in this one! Get ready to take notes and in the end, be inspired!
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Episode 10: Transitioned - Edwin from Teacher to Instructional Designer
Edwin transitioned from middle school teacher to Instructional Designer! Hear his story and connect with him on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwincineus/
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Episode 9: Transitioned - Dr. Robin Rivers - Learning Content Specialist
Listen as Dr. Robin talks about her almost 3 year journey into learning and development. We validate some of your thoughts on education and walk you through some of the pains of the job hunt journey. But Dr. Robin did not give up and nor should you!
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Episode 8: Dissecting a Job Description...Are you really ready?
Yes, teachers have transferable skills, but are you really ready to apply? Let's look at a job description to determine what they are looking for and what you need. https://www.vibrant.org/get-involved/work-for-us/ scroll to find the Instructional Designer position
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Episode 7: Transitioned - Kathy is now a Leadership Development Facilitator
In this episode, Kathy, former teacher/librarian tells how she made the transition out of the classroom and into corporate leadership training! Kathy and I both recommend that you listen to Elizabeth Fines podcast https://anchor.fm/thejrhighdropout and also to join TPLD Teaching a Path to…
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Episode 6: Transitioned- Kizzie is now an Instructional Designer
Meet Kizzie! Former kindergarten teacher who transitioned to start her new career as an Instructional Designer. If you'd like to see some of Kizzie's creations check out her page Wishfulpaperie.etsy.com
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Episode 5: Transitioned- Raven is now a CSM
Meet Raven! Featured in the Wall Street Journal, learn how she transitioned from classroom teacher to Customer Success Manager. You can too! (Note: The audio is a little wonky in the beginning :(
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Episode 4: Books On My Shelf
Books that have helped me learn about instructional design without having to go back to school (but there is nothing wrong with going back to school ☺️)
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Episode 3: You Got Questions...I Got Answers
I answer questions regarding how to gain experience, where to start and more.
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Episode 2: A Day In the Life
I go into a week of activities and the discuss the difference between being a teacher and a non-teacher. If you have a question, use this link and leave a brief message. https://anchor.fm/dina-beavers/message
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Episode 1: My Story: Leaving the Classroom
FFT - Future Former Teachers If I can do it, so can you! I tell you about my journey out of the classroom and into the corporate world! Coming Soon in 2023 - I am writing a book for transitioning teachers where I interview former teachers from ALL employment sectors, not just learning and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Interviews with (mostly) former teachers who left the classroom but not education. Most interviews will be with teachers who have transitioned into instructional designers, trainers, customer success managers, UXR/UXD and more. I ask the questions you want the answers to. Thanks for listening!
HOSTED BY
Dina Beavers
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Interviews with (mostly) former teachers who left the classroom but not education. Most interviews will be with teachers who have transitioned into instructional designers, trainers, customer success managers, UXR/UXD and more. I ask the questions you want the answers to. Thanks for listening!
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