EduCoaching Partner:
Your Partner in New Teacher Coaching
New Teachers
"Studies have routinely shown a high attrition rate among teachers in their first five years of teaching (Gray & Taie, 2015; Hafner & Owings, 1991; Ingersoll, 2003)...this trend is also troubling due to evidence that teachers improve dramatically in their first three to five years of teaching (Attebery, Loeb, & Wychoff, 2015)." (Weins, Chou, Vallett, & Beck, 2019).
New teachers can be new to the profession, both as their first career or as a career change. They can be new to a district or a school. We can even describe teachers as "new" when they change grade levels. Regardless of how "new" is categorized, new teachers need support.
But not all new teachers need the same support.
Very often, new teachers are provided with support structures during the first one to three years of their career. However, because we are not meeting their individual needs, we are not aiding in their growth and retention.
Ask Yourself:
How can you provide the best support in to your new teachers?
Do you have the time to provide that support?
Do you have the people to provide that support?
Do you have the resources to provide that support?
Regardless of how you answered,
I can help.
Teachers and coaches engaged in a conversation about utilizing technology to engage students in their learning.
I worked with a small group of teachers to develop, submit, and ultimately present on ideas at ISTE 2017. Four of the five of us, joined together for a photo op before the conference officially began.
I collaborated with Joelle to develop her proposal at ISTE 2017.
Teachers and coaches engaged in a conversation about utilizing technology to engage students in their learning.
Services Available
01
Teacher Coaching
Engage teachers in a regular coaching cycles that includes reflection, planning, observation, and goal setting.
02
Professional Learning Community
Ensuring teachers have dedicated time and space, in person or virtually, to review student data collaboratively and then utilize findings to drive instructional decisions.
03
New Teacher Mentor Program
Having an experienced mentor can have a huge impact on new teachers' experience. Let's create a program and work with mentors to be able to create lasting connections with their new teachers.
04
Virtual/eLearning
Self-directed learning is a valuable strategy for supporting learning. Giving teachers the autonomy to decide what they want to focus on increases confidence and a continued desire to learn.
05
Customized Professional Learning
What do you want to provide new teachers with to support their growth? Participate in book studies, create portfolios, attend conferences? The sky is the limit and I can help you get there.
Our Team
Each one of our team members comes with extensive experience in Early Childhood and K12 education. We are here to support your teachers as they teach, uplift, and inspire your students to grow as life long learners.
"Erin Kiger was one of the best mentors I have ever had. She was always so readily available to give advice or help to solve a problem. She was also extremely creative and helped facilitate extra fun and hands on lessons for students. I am so thankful to have had Mrs. Kiger to help me through my teaching career.
Monica Jimenez - 2nd Year Teacher