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I share insights on the 3 Ways How I Research for Non-Teaching Jobs.  How I use Google and YouTube How I use LinkedIn How I use connecting (networking) with real people Bonus tip! We teachers, at least me, did not learn or have to use outside teaching job boards.  We usually went on the district school websites or EdJoin, and occasionally Indeed.  In this episode, I share how I use the above 3 ways effectively and efficiently when looking for non-teaching jobs.  I'd love to hear from you to get your take, or if you have feedback on what I'm missing.   fred@teachingbites.com DM on Instagram Our version of the Ikigai Concept **************************************** ⭐ All of the recommended resources we share, we actually use and believe in. We do make a small commission on some of the resources listed at NO EXTRA COST TO YOU. ⭐⭐ Get CANVA PRO for 30 Days here: Canva Pro for 30 Days Free! (affiliate link) ⭐⭐⭐ Some of our favorite things we use and love on Kit:  Our top Kits (affiliate link) ****************************************

Welcome to our show!  Join us as we figure out how to build a better, more enjoyable lifestyle. Whether you're in the classroom or looking for a way out of it, follow us as we share what we've done and hope they can be valuable insights and ideas on how you can have a more enjoyable teaching life.   If our show has in any way helped you in your journey, consider checking out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teachingbites  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This special episode, I assigned my high school students to react to COVID19 and how computer science can help find a cure or vaccine for the Coronavirus. Subscribe to our show and share with everyone! Join our Super Secret Facebook Group  and on Instagram Music by Joakim Karud  

Find out the results from the anonymous survey I sent out to my students soliciting their experiences and advice on Fred teaching and other teachers as well. You don't want to miss this episode unless you don't want to be a better teacher. Subscribe to our show and share with everyone! Join our Super Secret Facebook Group  and on Instagram Music by Joakim Karud  

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136: If Emergency Distance Learning Becomes the Norm, Would You Still Teach?  We'll explore this very real possibility of the future of teaching and learning. Plus, Sharon gives us an important update on Fred's challenge! You can access our Teacher Tips to Teach Online document on Facebook.   Subscribe to our show and share with everyone! Join our Super Secret Facebook Group  and on Instagram Music by Joakim Karud

As we've entered the fourth week of the COVID-19 shelter in place, its time to go beyond our little bubbles.    You can access our Teacher Tips to Teach Online document on Facebook.   Subscribe to our show and share with everyone! Join our Super Secret Facebook Group  and on Instagram Music by Joakim Karud

Week 3 of Sheltering in Place and our kids don't think we can teach them, even though we've taught grades K-12!  We're getting a touch of cabin fever with some anxiety mixed in.   Links mentioned: The Kids Should See This TinkerCAD OpenMiddle Thingiverse 7 Minute Workout App Kim's Convenience on Netflix You can access our Teacher Tips to Teach Online document on Facebook.   Subscribe to our show and share with everyone! Join our Super Secret Facebook Group  and on Instagram Music by Joakim Karud