After constant changes, iterating and wasting even more time, we're finally putting our foot down and made a decision.  Listen to this episode for the big change we're doing for us, this show and for you. Let us know what you think! https://www.facebook.com/teachingbites

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The new 2021-22 school year is off to an anxious start for as the new Covid Delta variant is spreading and smoke is suffocating Northern California.  What can we do with all this? In this episode, we'll share what we are facing, and what small things we can do to take care of ourselves.  

153: A New Anxious School Year

Many of us lose focus when we interview for a new teaching job.  Even after anticipating a challenging question, we start to go on tangents that doesn't really answer the question. This can be frustrating for you, and for the principal or interviewing team.  You won't get the job. On this episode, we'll dive in on how the S.T.A.R. Method of answering teaching job interview questions. This framework will help you focus, have clarity and more importantly, will demonstrate to the principal and/or teaching team how you think, reflect and communicate challenging situations in the classroom.   Whether you are looking for a new teaching job, or looking for something outside of eduction, like business, tech or medical, this will help you. To get you even more prepared for your next teaching job interview, get your free copy of the Tough Teacher Interview Questions here. Over 70 principals shared their favorite interview questions they ask teachers looking for a new job. You won't want to miss out on this. https://linktr.ee/teachingbitestv

152: Teacher Interviews - The S.T.A.R. Method

We look back at 2020, one of the worst years ever.  Many were greatly affected and impacted by the COVID pandemic. In this episode, we share some of our losses and our small wins that you can hopefully do this new year. Subscribe and let us know what you think! F & S Amazon Resource & Tool Kits Super Secret Facebook Group   Instagram Teaching Bites YouTube Channel Music by Joakim Karud

151: How We Luckily Thrived in an Anxious and Difficult 2020

Are you looking for something new in your professional career but you're feeling stuck? Do you want to start doing something more meaningful at this stage in your career? Yeah, we did too and we were able to do it and we know you can do it too! Guest co-host Marissa Feliciano and I will break it all down in this newest episode. Make sure you keep this episode as it'll be very valuable for you.  Also, subscribe and share our show! Make share you ❤️ and bookmark this! Marissa’s LinkedIn profile   Marissa's highly recommended book: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

150: When Do You Know It’s Time For A Career Change with Marissa Feliciano

This episode features my friend and former colleague, Caroline Zoba.  She is a well experienced teacher and reading specialist who has worked in some of the top schools in the country. Caroline has a new website for busy families that promises to bring a new and exciting way to build children's reading comprehension, a skill so important that it will last a lifetime--if done right. If you're looking to have your child learn to be accountable for their reading, with a diverse choices of stories, this is it! Caroline kindly created, specifically for you, a special 10% discount offer when you sign up!  Use the code BEAUTIFULREADER  when you register at:  www.professorbookworm.com  You can also get a free customized book list for your child, featuring books with diverse characters. Make sure you follow Caroline, and her dog Louie on Instagram: @professor.bookworm Subscribe to our show and share with everyone! Join our Super Secret Facebook Group  and on Instagram Music by Joakim Karud

149: This is the Special Moment When Kids Learn How to Read

Are you sending out tons of resumés and getting rejected?  Yeah, us too.  It gets depressing knowing that you can do the job, but are getting rejected. The anxiety level is through the roof as we try to survive and thrive in the pandemic world. Raising kids just amplifies things.   We completely understand what you're going through. In this episode, we'll share what we've been doing to stand out and finally get a new job. Listen in as we share some tips you may haven't heard about that may help you in your job search. Subscribe to our show and share with everyone! Join our Super Secret Facebook Group  and on Instagram Music by Joakim Karud

148: Job Searching takes a lot of This and a little of That

Announcement: There is a new course for your family available now!  On this episode, we discuss the hard work and the reasons why Sharon created this new course: Beginner's Coding + Life Skills for 3rd grade and up! Get the first chapter for FREE here! Share this with any families that may be interested in having their kids learn how to code in a way more meaningful and intentional way. Thanks! Subscribe to our show and share with everyone! Join our Super Secret Facebook Group  and on Instagram Music by Joakim Karud

147: Announcing Sharon's New Course

In the last episode, we talked about the decision we were going with this fall's new school year.   As we turned in our choice, our state set guidelines on how schools will resume learning.   Find out our reaction and the action we'll be taking to get the best education for our family and yours. Subscribe to our show and share with everyone! Join our Super Secret Facebook Group  and on Instagram Music by Joakim Karud

146: What the State Says How We'll do School this Fall

We have to decide by 3PM today, on what we want for our kids' back to school schedule.  The pandemic continues to screw with our "normal" family life. On this episode, we struggle to decide which way will we have our kids attend school for the fall 2020-21 school year: hybrid/transitional or full on-campus.   Find out how we're thinking this through and what we decided. Subscribe to our show and share with everyone! Join our Super Secret Facebook Group  and on Instagram Music by Joakim Karud

145: We Just Decided What to Do with Our Kids' Back To School Schedule

Parents!  Check out this important message from our friends at The Getting It Together Summit https://getting-it-together.heysummit.com/ If you need more information please contact kohila@mathcodes.com On this episode, we proudly share our new and unique Beginner's Coding + Life Skills Course for kids. We'll go over the what, why and how we designed this course for a one of a kind experience. Books for teachers Subscribe to our show and share with everyone! Join our Super Secret Facebook Group  and on Instagram Music by Joakim Karud

144: Why We Created a Unique Coding Course for Students

Are you looking for a new teacher job or want to change careers? As schools/districts are sharing their plans for the new coming school year, teachers are heavily considering the potential consequences of returning to the classroom.  Teachers are one of the most giving people around, but with the COVID-19 pandemic, it is forcing many of us, especially those who do not like any kind of distant learning, or are immunocompromised, to reevaluate our jobs and careers.   On this episode, we dive in on what strategies you can do to help you find that new job or career and transition from teaching.   Tune in and let us know what you think or share what we're missing in our super secret Facebook group! Books for teachers Subscribe to our show and share with everyone! Join our Super Secret Facebook Group  and on Instagram Music by Joakim Karud

143: Teachers Looking for Jobs

How are we supplementing our income while on summer break especially during the COVID-19 pandemic? We break down some viable options you can do now. Links mentioned: www.vipkid.com/teach www.outschool.com archive.org   Books for teachers Subscribe to our show and share with everyone! Join our Super Secret Facebook Group  and on Instagram Music by Joakim Karud

142: Earning Extra Income During the Pandemic

The past couple years have been a big struggle for us financially.  There were many times that we felt so overwhelmed and frustrated that it put a lot of pressure in our family.  Luckily, we hung in there and took necessary steps for the better.  In this episode, we'll share what we did/are doing to build a more solid financial footing so you can avoid the mistakes we've done and get back on track. Here is the link (pdf) that's guiding us in our personal finances.  This has been shared many times and is referred by many other people that have taken charge of their journey to financial freedom Books for teachers Subscribe to our show and share with everyone! Join our Super Secret Facebook Group  and on Instagram Music by Joakim Karud

141: How We Refocused Our Personal Finances During the Pandemic

The past two weeks have been full of anger, anxiousness, confusion and more importantly hope. We react to the murder of #GeorgeFloyd, the #BlackLivesMatter movement, #covid19 #racism #hope Video referred in the show Books for teachers Subscribe to our show and share with everyone! Join our Super Secret Facebook Group  and on Instagram Music by Joakim Karud  

140: A Movement, Not a Moment

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