Making an Impact Outside of the Classroom: A Complete Guide to the Exciting Job Possibilities for Educators
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Starr Sackstein is a recovering perfectionist who is an assessment reforming enthusiast. Currently, she is the COO of Mastery Portfolio, an EdTech startup committed to helping schools move to standard-based communication. She was a high school English and journalism teacher for 16 years, a lead humanities learner for two years, a publisher and developmental editor, and social media manager. Starr is an author, blogger, and speaker committed to changing the way we do assessment nationally and globally. You can learn more about her work on her website MsSackstein.com, and you can follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter @MsSackstein.
<p>“Thanks to Starr Sackstein, you can use this book to help you find new doors to share the talents teaching has provided you. … As a professional educator, you not only open doors for your students, but you also hold the key to your own future. This book will help you see what’s on the other side of your door.”—From the Foreword by Connie Hamilton, Author, Speaker, Coach/Consultant</p>
Looking for a job change in education? This handy, comprehensive resource will help you explore different career paths in education that will still allow you to use the skillsets and unique qualifications you developed as a teacher or leader.
Bestselling author Starr Sackstein begins by helping you decide whether you want to move into another position or leave altogether. She then shows you how to seek opportunities, take risks, network, and prepare for interviews. Next, she presents a wide variety of career pathways for educators, including...
- school and district-based options
- consulting work
- EdTech opportunities
- publishing jobs
- higher education
- and more!
Starr also answers frequently asked questions such as how much you should charge and whether you need additional degrees. Throughout, there are case studies highlighting people who have left to do alternate jobs and their top takeaways.
An accompanying video series offers even more advice from a wide variety of educators who have switched roles.
With this helpful guide, you’ll feel empowered to courageously restart – and continue to leave a legacy in education.
Educators, you can continue to make an impact after you're ready to leave the classroom! This handy, comprehensive resource will help you explore alternative career paths in education that will still allow you to use the skillsets and unique qualifications you developed as a teacher or leader.
Introduction: Preparing for the Future in an Evolving World 1. To Leave or Not to Leave, That Is the Question 2. What Happens Next?: Seeing Opportunities In Real-Time 3. Career Pathways 4. More Education? 5. School-Based or District-Based Options 6. Do I Want to Consult? 7. Edtech 8. Publishing 9. Social Media 10. School Law and Policy 11. Leaving a Legacy. Afterword: Courageously Restart
Produktdetaljer
Om bidragsyterne
Starr Sackstein is a recovering perfectionist who is an assessment reforming enthusiast. Currently, she is the COO of Mastery Portfolio, an EdTech startup committed to helping schools move to standard-based communication. She was a high school English and journalism teacher for 16 years, a lead humanities learner for two years, a publisher and developmental editor, and social media manager. Starr is an author, blogger, and speaker committed to changing the way we do assessment nationally and globally. You can learn more about her work on her website MsSackstein.com, and you can follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter @MsSackstein.