Future Former Teachers
Future Former Teachers
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!
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 episode, he shares his valuable insights on the necessary skills, what to include in a portfolio, your resume, and how to prepare for interviews.  It's a must-listen for anyone considering a career change.  Thank you all for joining me on this journey.  I have exciting plans to further assist teachers and anyone seeking to transition, so stay tuned for more updates!
Mar 12, 2023
24 min
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. 
Mar 12, 2023
20 min
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 https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ten-usability-heuristics/ Double Diamond  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExFeZaMJ6yA Scrum Master https://www.scrumalliance.org/what-is-a-scrum-master Book - Visual Thinking: Empowering People and Organisations through Visual Collaboration Paperback – by Williemien Brand  Book - Gamestorming: A Playbook for Innovators, Rulebreakers, and Changemakers 1st Edition - by Dave Gray, Sunni Brown, James Macanufo
Mar 11, 2023
25 min
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. 
Mar 5, 2023
22 min
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. 
Mar 5, 2023
18 min
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. 
Mar 5, 2023
14 min
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. 
Jun 13, 2022
12 min
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 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidiranganathan/
Jun 13, 2022
17 min
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
May 15, 2022
21 min
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