In Episode 138 of the Equipping ELLs podcast, host Beth Vaucher interviews educator and coach, Kristen Donegan to share essential organization tips for teachers.
Kristen Donegan is the founder of Easy Teaching Tools and The Organized Teacher Club.
In this week’s episode, Kristen candidly discusses her early career struggles with work-life balance, culminating in a panic attack that led to a pivotal change in her approach. She emphasizes the importance of setting priorities and sticking to them, such as not missing family dinners and respecting set timers to prevent overworking.
Kristen introduces practical organizational systems for any teacher like the three-drawer system for managing papers, a clever copy system using flat rate shipping boxes, and designating specific homes for classroom materials to reduce interruptions. She also highlights the importance of a structured end-of-day routine.
By implementing these strategies, Kristen found renewed happiness and work-life balance. This episode is a must-listen for teachers seeking to enhance their efficiency and well-being.
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- Join the Equipping ELLs Membership (We have everything you need for your school year!)
- Shop our TpT Store for Hundreds of ELL Resources
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We all know that teaching isn’t easy, but it doesn’t have to be this hard. Equipping ELLs is a podcast for both ESL specialists and homeroom teachers who are looking for effective and engaging ways to support their English Language Learners without adding to their endless to-do list. Tune in each week to hear tips, strategies, and inspirational stories that will empower you to better reach your ELL students, equip them with life-long skills, and strengthen relationships with colleagues and parents.
Your host, Beth Vaucher, is the founder of Inspiring Young Learners. She is an ESL certified homeroom teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching in the US and internationally. Her background of M.Ed in ESL and Curriculum and Instruction combined with her experience has led her to develop a bestselling newcomer curriculum that has sold in over 90 countries around the globe. She brings a different perspective to teaching ELLs from her years teaching and living abroad and working with ELLs from around the world. You will walk away from each episode with the ideas and tools you need to transform your experience as a teacher and cultivate a thriving and welcoming environment for your ELL students.