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Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinStudent Safety: Our Number One PriorityAs educators, keeping students safe is our number one priority. However, as educators, we love sharing what we are doing with our students. But let's reconsider our model of delivery. In today's episode, I am interviewing a teacher who has previous experience working for the FBI. She is going to help inform us on how we can keep our students safe and educate on why it's so important! If you choose any episode to listen to, I really hope it's this one! Be sure to check me out on Instagram @northdakotateaching an...2022-10-1632 minLet's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinA Few Back to School RemindersAs we get back into the swing of things, there are going to be things that are out of our control. Let's focus on what we can control! In today's episode we are talking about how to reply to emails in a positive manner and just reminding ourselves that our students haven't had to do these hard things over the past three months, so let's give them a little grace! Teaching is hard, but so are you! You've got this! Let's chat on Instagram @northdakotateaching www.ndteaching.com/blossom2022-08-2523 minLet's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinFor Anxious Teachers: You are More Capable Than You KnowWe are back into the swing of things and many teachers have either kicked off their first week or will be soon! Today's podcast is a culmination of a few words of wisdom as well as some unsolicited advice. If you're a first-year teacher, check out www.ndteaching.com/blossom If you're a student teacher, check out www.ndteaching.com/stseries www.ndteaching.com @northdakotateaching2022-08-1724 minLet's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla Durkin10 Teacher Must Dos For an Awesome First YearReady or not, the 2022-2023 school year is right around the corner! During today's episode, I am sharing 10 things you must do in order to make this year absolutely amazing! If any of these tips stand out to you, give us a shout-out on Instagram @northdakotateaching! At the end of this episode, I will also be sharing about the Blossoming Teacher Course and what our membership looks like, so if you've been thinking about joining, but needed a few more details, this should definitely help! www.ndteaching.com/btc2022-08-0545 minLet's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinBeating the Summer Overwhelm with a Brain DumpBrain Dumps! My favorite stressed teacher life hack! If you're feeling overwhelmed by everything going on this summer, this episode is for you! I know you'll leave today with a little nugget to help you sort through your life and feel confident going forward! Instagram: @northdakotateaching Blossoming Teacher Course: www.ndteaching.com/blossom2022-06-0310 minLet's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinA Whole Lot of Everything!It's been an entire month since my last episode! Tune in to hear more than you probably want and for a controversial opinion about the end of the school year! After giving it a listen, come on over to IG @northdakotateaching and tell me what you really think. Notable mentions: www.ndteaching.com/amazon www.ndteaching.com/blossom 2022-05-1022 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla Durkin10 Mistakes First-Year Teachers Make10 Mistakes First-Year Teachers Make and How to Avoid Them! Ready or not, your first year of teaching is right around the corner! Learn from all of us, and avoid these common mistakes that first-year teachers make! Don't forget to sign up for the {FREE} Webinar! 10 Teacher Must Do's for a Killer First Year www.ndteaching.com/webinar Plus, make your calendar! The Blossoming Teacher Course is accepting new members beginning on April 18th! Come on over and say hey, @northdakotateaching www.ndteaching.com2022-04-0719 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinUsing Math Talks in the Middle School ClassroomJoin Kayla Durking as she concludes our middle school math podcast series with one of her favorite things about her math classroom. Kayla needed a way to get her students to use flexible thinking and mathematical reasoning all while working on fact fluency and math vocabulary, and daily math talks were her answer. Tune in today to hear why she loves them and how you can make them work in your classroom! Watch YouTube Video: www.ndteaching.com/youtube Teachers Pay Teachers Store: www.ndteaching.com/tpt First Year Teacher S...2022-03-2919 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinMath Series Part 5: Using Math Games in the ClassroomJoin Kayla Durkin from the Let's Talk Teaching Podcast as she interviews Kristen Damman from @dammans_algebra_room. During week five of our math series, Kristen is sharing game ideas that you can use in any middle school classroom. Plus, she has an end-of-the-class period idea that is going to save your sanity! Blog | www.ndteaching.com Instagram | @northdakotateaching Email | www.ndteaching.com/email 2022-03-2219 minLet's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinMath Series Part 3: Creating a Math Community in Your Classroom with Mona IehlWe are cruising into week three of our math series on the Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla Durkin, and today we are interviewing a guest who is sharing all about creating a math community within your classroom. Whether you are a math teacher or not, this podcast episode is filled with teacher tips that will help you create a student-centered classroom that holds students to high expectations, encourages productive struggle, creates strong routines, and so much more. Our guest host, Mona, from @hellomonamath is sharing pure gold today, and you do not want to m...2022-03-0827 min
Here by the OwlEpisode 108 - Optimize Your Prep Time with Kayla DurkinKayla Durkin, known as northdakotateaching on instagram, shares how teachers can work to optimize their prep time. Resources for this episode can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CKGITJq0dOUcvgXunX-pCEAG3nunJUtA?usp=sharing
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Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinMath Series Part 2: Using Math Workshop with Jamie MillerToday on the Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla Durkin, we are interviewing a guest who is sharing all about math workshop during this math podcast series. Math workshop is a framework that allows students to move through stations learning new content, practicing skills and strategies, and reflecting on learning and today we have Jamie Miller from @jamiemillermath taking us through the math workshop process. From your mini lesson, to guided math groups, learning stations, and student reflections, Jamie has you covered! Plus, Jamie is sharing an amazing freebie today too that you can grab a...2022-03-0118 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinRecognizing Anxiety in StudentsAnxiety comes in many different forms and can come on at a moment's notice. Our students are going through more than we could ever imagine and we need to be sure we are being proactive to help them through their big feelings. In today's episode, Kayla Durkin, host of the Let's Talk Teaching Podcast, is sharing signs and symptoms of anxiety in students and what you can do to help your students cope. Looking for more? Read this blog post -- www.ndteaching.com/anxiety Instagram: @northdakotateaching Blog: www.ndteaching.com Facebook page: www.ndteaching.com/facebook 2022-01-2816 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinGetting to Know Your Students on a Personal LevelDid you know it's never too late to build a positive relationship with your students? Students often ask for love in the most unloving ways, and today Kayla Durkin is going to share ideas for building your relationship with these students who are struggling. Are you a student-teacher or first-year teacher? If so, be sure to join our First Year Teacher Support Facebook page at www.ndteaching.com/facebook Wanna chat? Head on over to Instagram @northdakotateaching and introduce yourself! Find more on the blog! www.ndteaching.com2022-01-2107 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinStarting 2022 Off RightWelcome to 2022! In this episode, Kayla Durkin is sharing her word for 2022 as well as ways to keep working towards the best version of you every day! In this episode Kayla mentions: Five Minute Journal Start Today Journal Atomic Habits Check these out at www.ndteaching.com/amazon Be sure to send Kayla a DM on Instagram @northdakotateaching2022-01-1520 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinTeacher Batching Part 3: Five Simple Ways to Save Time GradingStaying on top of our teacher responsibilities is no joke, but with teacher batching, it becomes just a little bit more manageable! In today's episode, Kayla Durkin is sharing all about how to prioritize what you assign, what you grade, and how to use the teacher batching method to save time grading! This three-part series is all about finding teacher routines and systems to stay organized and help you leave at your contracted time! Links: www.ndteaching.com/blossom www.ndteaching.com/checklist Find more teaching tips at www.n...2021-11-3028 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinTeacher Batching Part 2: Batching Teacher ResponsibilitiesIt's time to start batching your teacher responsibilities, my friends! No more trying to do every single task every single day and at the end of the day feeling like you didn't get anything accomplished. In today's episode, Kayla Durkin is sharing all about how we can prioritize the tasks on our plate, work smarter, not harder, and use our contracted time wisely! Instagram: @northdakotateaching Website: www.ndteaching.com2021-11-0524 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinTeacher Batching Part 1: How to Optimize Your Prep Time and Stick to Your Contracted HoursAs a teacher, the to-do list never ends! We could work an unlimited amount of hours each week, and still need more time in the day. In today's episode, Kayla Durkin is sharing all about how she went from working an extra 10-20 hours every week to batching classroom to-do lists and tasks so that she could stick to her contracted hours. Podcast Host: Kayla Durkin, founder of the Blossoming Teacher Course www.ndteaching.com/blossom Instagram @northdakotateaching Website: www.ndteaching.com Link mentioned today: www.ndteaching.com/map 2021-10-2917 min
The Marissa Rehder ShowEp 29: How to Find Joy in Everyday MomentsToday I get to chat with a dear friend, Kayla Durkin, as she shares her story of courage and commitment to building the life she chooses. Kayla shares how she finds joy in every day and how she took a leap of faith when she left her teaching job to build the life of her choice. Kayla now supports first year teachers and helps them through the toughest year of teaching! Connect with Kayla: https://www.instagram.com/northdakotateaching/ Find me: h...2021-09-0935 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinInterviewing Tips: Part 1Did you know that when you're interviewing for your first teaching job that you’re interviewing the school just as much as they are interviewing you? In today's episode I will go into detail about how to know if a school is the right fit for you! Kayla Durkin, the founder of the Blossoming Teacher Course, is passionate about helping new teachers feel confident and supported while navigating their first year of teaching! If you're a student teacher or first-year teacher looking for extra support during your first year of teaching, the Blossoming Teacher Course is...2021-03-0316 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinWhat's in Your Teacher Bag?If you fail to plan, you plan to fail, and I absolutely do not want that for you! If you're gearing up for student teaching and you're wondering what to keep in your student teacher bag, I've got you covered! In today's episode I'll will be sharing all of the items that you can find in my teacher bag on any given day! Kayla Durkin, the founder of the Blossoming Teacher Course, is passionate about helping new teachers feel confident and supported while navigating their first year of teaching! Want to read this podcast? Check...2021-02-1016 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinMaking a Positive Impression When Student TeachingStudent teaching can be filled with nerves and anxiety. We've been dreaming about being a teacher for our whole lives and now suddenly our future is right in front of us. These tips are going to help you kick off your student teaching experience the right way to ensure you're going to get a rockin' letter of recommendation at the end of your experience! Kayla Durkin, the founder of the Blossoming Teacher Course, is passionate about helping new teachers feel confident and supported while navigating their first year of teaching! Want to read this podcast...2021-02-0420 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla Durkin10 Tips for Student TeachersGain first-year teacher tips through this teacher podcast which is all about highlighting first-year teachers during their first year in the classroom! In this podcast, your host Kayla Durkin, is switching things up a bit and sharing tips with student teachers to help them make a positive impact during their student teaching experience! Kayla Durkin, the founder of the Blossoming Teacher Course, is passionate about helping new teachers feel confident and supported while navigating their first year of teaching! Want to read this podcast? Check out this blog post! https://www.ndteaching.com/blog 2021-01-2713 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinBuilding Positive Relationships with Your ColleaguesGain first-year teacher tips through this teacher podcast which is all about highlighting first-year teachers during their first year in the classroom! In this podcast, your host Kayla Durkin, is opening up about building positive relationships with colleagues. Kayla Durkin, the founder of the Blossoming Teacher Course, is passionate about helping new teachers feel confident and supported while navigating their first year of teaching! If you're a student teacher or first-year teacher looking for extra support during your first year of teaching, the Blossoming Teacher Course is for you! - If you're interested...2021-01-2013 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinRecognizing Anxiety in StudentsGain first-year teacher tips through this teaching podcast which is all about highlighting first-year teachers during their first year in the classroom! In this podcast, your host Kayla Durkin, shares how to recognize signs of anxiety in students. Kayla Durkin, the founder of the Blossoming Teacher Course, is passionate about helping new teachers feel confident and supported while navigating their first year of teaching! If you're a student teacher or first-year teacher looking for extra support during your first year of teaching, the Blossoming Teacher Course is for you! - If you're interested...2021-01-1316 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinTeacher Truth: Being Fearless in 2021Gain first-year teacher tips through this teacher podcast which is all about highlighting first-year teachers during their first year in the classroom! In this podcast, your host Kayla Durkin, opening up about being fearless as we kick off 2021. Kayla Durkin, the founder of the Blossoming Teacher Course, is passionate about helping new teachers feel confident and supported while navigating their first year of teaching! Want to read this podcast? Check out this blog post! https://www.ndteaching.com/fearless If you're a student teacher or first-year teacher looking for extra support during your f...2021-01-1209 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinThree Tips for Going Back to School After Christmas BreakGain first-year teacher tips through this teacher podcast which is all about highlighting first-year teachers during their first year in the classroom! In this podcast, your host Kayla Durkin, is sharing 3 tips for going back to school after winter break. Kayla Durkin, the founder of the Blossoming Teacher Course, is passionate about helping new teachers feel confident and supported while navigating their first year of teaching! Links mentioned in today's episode Positive Notes Home: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Positive-Notes-Home-to-Parents-3250483 Routines and Procedures Check List https://www.teacherspayteachers.com...2021-01-0725 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinBeing a STEM Coordinator with Dr. Kayla NorvilleGain first-year teacher tips through this teacher podcast which is all about highlighting first-year teachers during their first year in the classroom! In this podcast we switched things up a bit by interviewing someone who isn't a first year teacher. Dr. Kayla Norville is a STEM coordinator and she is sharing about getting her masters and PHD as well as her struggles during her first year of teaching. North Dakota Teaching's host, Kayla Durkin, is using this podcast series to interview first-year teachers in hopes of inspiring other first-year teachers. Kayla Durkin, the founder of the Blossoming...2021-01-0521 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinTeaching Third Grade with Kirsten HammondGain first-year teacher tips through this teacher podcast which is all about highlighting first-year teachers during their first year in the classroom! In this podcast, Kirsten shares her experience of being a teacher over the past few years, teaching during a hurricane, creating resources, and more! North Dakota Teaching's host, Kayla Durkin, is using this podcast series to interview first-year teachers in hopes of inspiring other first-year teachers. Kayla Durkin, the founder of the Blossoming Teacher Course, is passionate about helping new teachers navigate their first year of teaching. If you're a student...2021-01-0528 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinTarget Erasers, Masters Degrees, and so much more with Miranda HallGain first-year teacher tips through this teacher podcast which is all about highlighting first-year teachers during their first year in the classroom! In this podcast, Miranda is actually a second-year teacher but feels like a first-year teacher due to her first year being cut short because of the Covid 19 pandemic. North Dakota Teaching's host, Kayla Durkin, is using this podcast series to interview first-year teachers in hopes of inspiring other first-year teachers. Kayla Durkin, the founder of the Blossoming Teacher Course, is passionate about helping new teachers navigate their first year of teaching. If you're...2020-12-3024 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinTeaching Second Grade With Makayla CalisiGain first-year teacher tips through this teacher podcast which is all about highlighting first-year teachers during their first year in the classroom! In this podcast, Makayla shares her experiences with being a second-grade teacher at a private school, about her teacher commute, favorite podcasts, and so much more! I had so much fun talking to Makayla; this is an episode you absolutely don't want to miss. North Dakota Teaching's host, Kayla Durkin, is using this podcast series to interview first-year teachers in hopes of inspiring other first-year teachers. Kayla Durkin, the founder of the Blossoming Teacher Course...2020-12-1629 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinBite Sized PD - Teacher Professional Development WorkshopThank you for listening to the North Dakota Teaching Podcast! This Bite-Sized PD is our Black Friday special for our teacher professional development workshop. Throughout today’s teacher PD episode, you’re going to hear about how to avoid stress with some awesome self-care tips for the holidays, how to bring inclusion and diversity into your classroom through picture books, how to have an intentional learning environment, and you’re even going to learn more about social-emotional learning. To join the waitlist for this Black Friday special, head to: https://marissa-rehder.mykajabi.com/b... To g...2020-11-1826 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinBeing a First Year Teacher at a Charter School with Kaila BarnesGain first-year teacher tips through this teacher podcast which is all about highlighting first-year teachers during their first year in the classroom! In this podcast, Kaila shares her experiences with being a first-grade teacher at a charter school and rockin' it! If you would like to hear more about teaching at a charter school, this podcast is for you! Kaila is a fantastic teacher with so many great ideas! North Dakota Teaching's host, Kayla Durkin, is using this podcast series to interview first-year teachers in hopes of inspiring other first-year teachers. Kayla Durkin, the founder of the...2020-11-1126 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinFirst Year Teacher Podcast Series with Bailey KnowlesGain first-year teacher tips through this teacher podcast which is all about highlighting first-year teachers during their first year in the classroom! In this podcast, Bailey shares her experiences with being a fourth-grade teacher and rockin' it! If you would like to hear how Bailey became a teacher without a teaching degree or student teaching experience, this podcast is for you! Bailey is an amazing teacher with a heart of gold. Her students are so lucky to have her! North Dakota Teaching's host, Kayla Durkin, is using this podcast series to interview first-year teachers in hopes of...2020-11-0433 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinTeaching Pre-School While Finishing School with Irina ShvetsGain first-year teacher tips through this teacher podcast which is all about highlighting first-year teachers during their first year in the classroom! In this podcast, Irina shares her experiences with being a pre-school teacher while finishing her Elementary Education degree. North Dakota Teaching's host, Kayla Durkin, is using this podcast series to interview first-year teachers in hopes of inspiring other first-year teachers. Kayla Durkin, the founder of the Blossoming Teacher Course, is passionate about helping new teachers navigate their first year of teaching. If you're a student teacher or first-year teacher looking for extra support...2020-10-2726 min
Let's Talk Teaching Podcast with Kayla DurkinMiddle School Math with Acadia GurneyGain first-year teacher tips through this teacher podcast which is all about highlighting first-year teachers during their first year in the classroom! In this podcast, Acadia shares about her experiences with distance learning, hybrid learning, and being face to face. Acadia is a middle school math teacher rocking her first year of teaching. Be sure to listen to this teacher podcast to gain helpful first-year teacher tips! North Dakota Teaching's host, Kayla Durkin, is using this podcast series to interview first-year teachers in hopes of inspiring other first-year teachers. Kayla Durkin, the founder of the Blossoming Teacher...2020-10-2137 min