Episodes

Today we are discussing the 6-word story strategy. They are fun to implement and allow students to review their learning, and it is a great way to check in to see what students have learned. Let's jump in with the …

Classroom management can be challenging, especially for a student teacher. First, you must use the first few days of your placement to learn the rules and procedures of your host teacher's classroom. Classroom management is such a huge topic to...

Hello EduMagicians, welcome back to another episode of the EduMAgic podcast. Today we are discussing how to have students show what they know differently, using technology they already have in their pockets. Are you intrigued? Listen up. Show...

In this week's podcast, Dr. Shani Challenor and I discuss how to be an effective student teacher - before, during, and after student teaching. Several practical tips are shared that you can implement today during your student teaching experience....

Today I'm sharing three mistakes you don't want to make during student teaching. Student teaching is challenging, but you can do this. Here are three mistakes you don't want to make during your student teaching: You are only sitting in …

Most student teachers do not get paid during their student teaching experience. While student teaching can be expensive, I have a few ways to help you save some money during student teaching. Show notes can be found here:...

Shanimarie shares classroom management strategies you can implement immediately in your elementary classroom. Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/easy-classroom-management-strategies-for-elementary-grades If you are...

With Instagram, educators, future educators, school districts, and organizations can connect and learn from each other. You can learn from what others share through posts, stories, lives, DMs, reels, and guides. Consider posting something educational...

This episode is inspired by my new book (coming September 2022), "50 tips for New Teachers". I co-authored the book with Matthew Rhoads, Ed.D, Casey Jakubowski, Ph.D., and Kevin Leichtman, Ph.D. We share 50 tips for supporting new teachers throughout...

When applying for jobs, we focus on the resume, and the cover letter is an afterthought. These tips will help you keep the cover letter top of mind. A cover letter is a great way to make a positive first …

Alright, future teachers, you got done with your semester. You passed the tests and completed your fieldwork. Congrats! I'm so proud of you. Let's chat about what you can do this summer to relax, recharge and reenergize for the semester …

In this episode, I share 10 actionable tips that you can use to prepare for your live teaching demo. We also cover several tips for you to follow before, during, and after your demo lesson. Typically, this part of the …

We're back with another episode of the Edumagic podcast. Christina Hidek discusses why partnering with families in the classroom is so important, as seen from the parent's perspective. The strategies she offers are especially helpful for new teachers....

The Edumagic podcast is back with another episode. Today, Dr. Ilene Winokur will discuss the importance of being connected as an educator through a sense of professional belonging. Find out what professional belonging is and how to find it in …

We are back with another episode of the Edumagic podcast. Today we are walking through how to create your teaching interview brochure in three easy steps using one of my favorite tools, Canva. Step 1 - Select a template for …

We're back with another episode of the Edumagic podcast. With me today is Phyllis Fagell, a counselor at a middle school in Washington DC. She will be sharing with us some tips for supporting our students in middle school. Whether …

You are applying for a job and you want to make sure that your true self shines through on that resume. Your resume is your chance to make a first impression on potential employers. You're a teacher. You have the …

It is SO important to build relationships with students, and I didn't realize just how important it was until I started teaching. A teacher's ability to build relationships with students is crucial. We get to build relationships with students every...

You should take this first step in the interview process in order to find the right fit for you. When applying for jobs you don't want to do a spray and pray method, meaning that you send out your resume …

We present tips and techniques for attending international job fairs in this episode. Attending an international job fair differs from attending a national job fair in many ways. Everything from where the job fair is held to how an interview …

Here's a little pep talk for those of you who may find yourselves in a student teaching placement where you don't get along very well with your cooperating teacher. I want to call out a few things that we should …

We cover five common student teaching questions. From how to work with a co-op and classroom expectations, as well as time management and edtech we cover it all. Specifically, we cover the following questions about student teaching. 1. My biggest...

Greetings, edumagicians. If you are struggling to get organized, this is the episode for you. Although it's the middle of the spring semester, it's never too late to just get organized. I have a very special guest with me today, …

Recruiters Chris and Wyatt from Granite School District in Utah discuss how to prepare for a teacher recruiter on your campus. You'll learn how to prepare for a recruiter, what to bring, how to prep for the interview, and questions …