Article Summary
Teaching is tough. Every year it seems something new is added to your plate. You are not just a subject matter expert, but you’re now being asked to meet the ever more complex emotional needs of your students. It can be overwhelming for sure.
Coaching is a powerful element of The Character Effect™ that can help you manage your stress level and be more effective with the limited time you have with your students. We get it, we’re asking you to take on one more thing when you already don’t have enough time in your day. Here’s the thing; these brief coaching sessions can result in profound long-term benefits for you by reducing your stress level and making you more effective in the classroom. Sound good? Let’s learn more about how coaching can help.
Coaching has made me think about my emotions, both personally and professionally. It makes me slow my instant reactions and think about how I will respond to situations.”
Rikki Dressman
4th Grade Teacher, Erlanger-Elsmere School District
- Clearing and Mindful Moment: Coaching begins by checking in on you. Self-care is what sets The Character Effect™ apart and can make a real difference in how you approach your day. Your specialist not only checks in on how you are doing mentally, physically, and emotionally, they also offer ways to improve how you are feeling. Sometimes just having someone to talk to can help ease your stress and re-focus you on your goals.
- Identification and Development of Focus Area: Individual coaching is teacher-driven, meaning we are here for you. From a deep dive on implementing the character strengths and mindfulness to strategies to address specific situations, you encounter in your classroom or simple questions about the curriculum portal.
- Identification and Development of Focus Area: Individual coaching is teacher-driven, meaning we are here for you. From a deep dive on implementing the character strengths and mindfulness to strategies to address specific situations, you encounter in your classroom or simple questions about the curriculum portal.
