< Back I spent over 11K on a coaching program, and it almost killed my business. Reading time 10 minutes Published December 20, 2023 Category: Business coaching Offers for paid coaching are literally everywhere right now, & I want to have a very frank conversation about it. Personally, I have spent over $20,000 in paid coaching & courses over the last 3 years. That's how I learned A LOT of what I teach my clients. I also learned a lot about what works (and doesn't work) for me both as someone being coached and as the coach I strive to be. I wish I could say that all of it has been worth the money, but sadly that wasn’t the case. In my experience, the phrase “You get what you pay for!” doesn’t apply to business coaching. When I started my first my business, MyFrenchU, it was by accident. I didn't pay for any coaching. I learned EVERYTHING as I went. It felt like a second job sorting through the constantly-changing, free advice of so-called gurus. On my own, it took me over 18 months to get my business to the point where I was consistently earning 4-figure months and my business was running smoothly. With my second business, I didn't want to take that long. There was still a lot that I didn't know, and I wanted to educate myself. That's exactly how I approached it too. I researched coaches and their programs the way I researched grad programs. I also met with them to make sure that we were philosophically aligned and someone I would enjoy working with. Finally, I met with one or two people who had been through their program and asked them my questions too. For my first business coach I paid $6,000 for a 6 month program that included a self-paced digital course with resources and live group coaching. That program was worth every penny. I made back my $6,000 investment and begin earning a profit in less than 6 months of opening The Private Practice Teacher®. I do not believe I would have been able to accomplish so much so quickly without her guidance and feedback. I was able to experience much faster growth in that businesses and with significantly more confidence. I believe in my ability to learn and put into practice what I learn. I also really appreciate having someone "lay it out" for me rather than having to do ALL the research and trial & error on my own. It was also incredibly helpful to have other people to bounce my ideas off of and to learn from. Then, about a year after starting The Private Practice Teacher®, I started looking for coaching again to help my business grow AND help me have a bigger voice when advocating for teachers and education. The algorithm heard me and started sending me ads for a coaching program co-developed by a well-known TedX speaker. I thought, “This could be perfect. I’d love to do a TedX talk about all the wonderful programs the teachers I work with have created for their students and communities.” Sadly, this time I did not do my due diligence. I researched the Ted-X speaker who acts as the face of the program, but I didn’t push for clarification about the particulars of their program during my discovery call. Nor did I meet with any of the actual coaches/trainers or ask to connect with current program members or alumni, so I could ask them my questions. My discovery call was with a masterful sales person. I trusted him and in my naivety and fear, I went for it. I spent almost $12,000 on that coaching program, and it almost killed my business. They pushed me to use sales tactics that I believe to be unethical and intrusive like “pain-point marketing”, cold DM'ing, and told me NOT to explain any of particulars of my program and what it includes - instead lean into their hopes and fears. I found myself questioning if there even is a place for transparent and ethical business practices in business coaching. Because if it’s all sales tactics, manipulation, and a “numbers-game”, than it's not for me. I don’t want to be someone who makes money that way. If it wasn’t for the wonderful teachers I’d coached up to that point and the community we created together, The Private Practice Teacher® wouldn’t still be here. They lifted me up, reminded me of who I am and why they chose to work with me instead of other teacher coaches. They also reminded me of the inspiring businesses and lives they created during our time together. Now , last but not least, the $2,000 coaching program I most recently invested in. This 9-week digital course plus live coaching and community gave me everything that the $12,000 program promised it would but failed to deliver. The least expensive coaching program I ever paid for was exactly what I and my business needed . As a result of that program, I have been able to: Make my Jumpstart program less expensive and more accessible for more teachers Create the Teacher 2 Entrepreneur Bootcamp to help teachers make the mental transition necessary to create a successful teaching business Learn marketing strategies and operating systems that allow me to work for efficiently, be more productive, and provide better service All of which is exactly what I need to grow The Private Practice Teacher® into the business I want it to become. The bottom line is this: You're going to have to invest some ratio of time and money when starting a business. Only YOU know what ratio is right for you! Before you invest any money in anyone’s programs I encourage you to do the following: Make sure you are comfortable with the person/people you will actually be working with in the program. (ie. not a sales team or onboarding member - the actual coach/coaches) Ask to preview the course or for a course outline Reach out to people who are in their program or have complete their program Familiarize yourself with their refund policy Don’t be afraid to ask “too many questions” or “dumb questions”. This is your hard-earned money. You have a right to ask as many questions as you need to in order to make an informed decision about how you spend it. Listen to your gut not your fear or self-doubt. Thank you for reading. I hope this helps. Best wishes always, Rachel Previous Next

< Back Would you rather? Summer Edition Reading time 5 minutes Published June 3, 2024 Category: Teacher life In my neighborhood, summer break is almost here, and it has me reflecting on the summer break after my last year in the classroom. ! It felt like a breath of fresh air after an entire year of insanity. But we all know that summer break does NOT mean a summer off. I don’t know about you, but I honestly only ever really took off 2 weeks a year. The first week of summer break and the week of our family vacation. What summer break actually meant was that I got to make my own hours. It meant that I got to work at a pace that allowed me to not feel overwhelmed while also feeling like I was “setting myself up” for a less overwhelming school year next year. (This never really happened because there was always some new something added to my plate.) And thus the cycle of The Teacher Hamster Wheel continued year after year after year. But what if I told you there's an exciting alternative? Let's dive into how much time teachers typically spend on summer prep and compare it to the mere 5 hours a week it takes to kickstart your own teaching business using The Private Practice Teacher® 90 Day Jumpstart Mentor Program. Trust me, this could be a game-changer for you! 1. Traditional Summer Preparations :The summer break turns into a whirlwind of planning, curriculum development, resource curating/creating, and professional development (all while attempting to recover, relax, and have fun). According to the National Education Association (NEA), teachers usually devote around 12 to 20 unpaid hours a week to school-related tasks during their well-deserved summer break[^1^]. It's a significant (unpaid) time commitment that eats into our precious downtime. Even though everyone tells us we don’t “have” to do it, when else are we supposed to do it? And so we do it during breaks. 2. The Private Practice Teacher® Alternative: Now, I want you to imagine reclaiming your summers and life by creating your own teaching business. With just 5 hours a week, you can make it happen! This is exactly why I created The 90-Day Jumpstart Mentor Program the way I did. This program provides everything you need to create, market, and run your teaching business. Say goodbye to the teacher hamster wheel and hello to more personal time for relaxation and enjoyment year-round. So, dear teacher friend, I believe it’s time to think outside the traditional summer prep box. Instead of sacrificing so much of your break to school-related tasks, why not invest 5 hours a week in yourself and build a career that fits your life? I and all the Jumpstart Alumni are here to guide and support you every step of the way. Best wishes always, Rachel References: [^1^] National Education Association (NEA). (n.d.). Teachers’ Summer Break: How Often and How Long? Retrieved from https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/new-from-nea/teachers-summer-break-how-often-and-how-long Previous Next

< Back Sheryl Uehling Tutoring with Sheryl Tutoring with Sheryl began 4 years ago and has been supporting students as a private service for 2 years, supporting struggling readers. The mission of Tutoring with Sheryl is to build confident and knowledgeable readers and writers who are successful in all academic areas. Students meet regularly with Sheryl Uehling, owner, via Google Meet. Learning gaps are identified and taught through personalized lessons for each student. Students have a dedicated learning library they can return to for links, pdfs, and printable materials. They also receive a dedicated digital space they can return to as they practice skills in reading, math, and typing. Most students are back to grade level or above in 6 months to a year. Many of the Tutoring with Sheryl students have IEPs, SATs, or have Speech services. Sheryl easily navigates those and supports goals with the student's needs in mind. Go To Website

< Back Hilary Farmer Adventure Learning LLC Adventure Learning LLC Are you looking for someone to help your child with a certain academic area? I am Hilary, a private teacher who teaches students Kindergarten through 5th grade in all academic areas, but specialize in math. As someone who struggled with math when I was in school, I understand what it is like to feel behind. It wasn't until I started playing card and dice games with my family and relating math concepts to real world experiences that it finally clicked. I love to help kids make those same connections. My tutoring services are unique in the fact that I create individualized lesson plans and activities that involve number sense, making connections to the real world, and solidifying their learning through game play. I offer in person tutoring for those in the Centerville, OH area and virtual tutoring for those in a different area. Go to FB Page

Accessibility Statement for The Private Practice Teacher This is an accessibility statement from The Private Practice Teacher®. Measures to support accessibility The Private Practice Teacher® takes the following measures to ensure accessibility of The Private Practice Teacher: Include accessibility throughout our internal policies. Conformance status The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. The Private Practice Teacher is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard. Feedback We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of The Private Practice Teacher. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers on The Private Practice Teacher: Phone: +01 484 713 4909 E-mail: rachel@theprivatepracticeteacher.org Instagram: @privatepracticeteacher We try to respond to feedback within 2 business days. Compatibility with browsers and assistive technology The Private Practice Teacher is designed to be compatible with the following assistive technologies: Provide captioning on all monetized video content. Date This statement was created on 4 December 2024 using the W3C Accessibility Statement Generator Tool .

< Back Being a Self-Employed Teacher Costs Less Than You Think Reading time 5 minutes Published February 19, 2025 Category: Teacher entrepreneur Are you yearning to break free from the confines of the traditional classroom but worry about the daunting start-up costs of launching your own teaching business? Fear not! Contrary to popular belief, venturing into private practice teaching is far more affordable than you may think. In fact, with the right resources, you can kickstart your journey with minimal financial investment. Here’s a rundown of my favorite free resources that have been instrumental in running my teaching business and are highly recommended for you, especially if you’re just starting out: Immediate Essentials: Business Registration : Take advantage of free federal registration, and check state-specific requirements. Learn more here Online Learning Space : Utilize Google Classroom (free) for seamless virtual teaching. Note: Students need a compatible email. Invoicing/Bookkeeping: Streamline your finances with Wave.com (free). Stay tuned for a free PPT Guest Training soon. Communication : Stay connected with Slack (free) and Google Voice (free for personal use). Business Email & Google Suite: Invest in Google Workspace ($8.40 + tax) for professional email and productivity tools. (includes unlimited 60min GoogleMeet) Marketing : Leverage social media platforms like Facebook business pages and Instagram business accounts (both free) to reach your audience effectively. Scheduling: Simplify appointment management with TidyCal (free with optional upgrade for $29). Billing: Create professional invoices with multiple payment options and manage your business accounting with Wave.com (free with optional upgrades) Total Monthly Cost: Approximately $9 Recommended within 3-6 Months: Website: Establish your online presence with Wix.com ($17/month). Graphics and Design: Enhance your branding with Canva Pro (free 30-day trial, $14.99/mo or $119.99/yr). Total w/ Additional Monthly Cost: Approximately $40 It's important for me that aspiring self-employed teachers understand the feasibility of embarking on a private practice teaching journey. With minimal overhead costs, just one hour of instruction with a single student can cover your monthly operating expenses, especially when implementing our recommended pricing strategies. At The Private Practice Teacher®, my mission is to empower educators to seize control of their careers, thereby reshaping the narrative around the teacher shortage and elevating the teaching profession as a whole. Together, let’s spark meaningful change in education, where teachers are rightfully recognized as the educational experts we truly are. Best wishes always, Rachel Previous Next

< Back Barb McCluskey ** The Reading Cube ** PPT® Verified Educator The Reading Cube Barb is a retired elementary school teacher with 20 years teaching experience. During that time she noticed that it has become an ever increasing challenge for teachers to address the individual needs of learners. Barb created The Reading Cube to do just that! For Pre-K parents looking to get their child a jumpstart in reading. For homeschooling parents who want a reading teacher. For K-2 parents looking to get their child additional reading instruction after school. For parents of children ages 8-12 that need reading remediation. For parents looking for a reading tutor to help with homework and studying for tests. Go To Website

< Back How My Morning Routine Transformed My Life as a Teacher and a Parent Reading time 12 minutes Published September 22, 2023 Category: Self-employed teacher I want to take you on a journey through my life, comparing my morning routines as a teacher and parent. It's a story of evolution, adaptation, and most importantly, finding the balance that works best for my family and me. Before Kids: The Serene Teacher's Morning Once upon a time, in the land of pre-parenthood, my mornings were a sanctuary of calm and preparation. I'd rise early, with ample time to set up my classes for the day just the way I liked it. If a brilliant teaching idea struck me on the way to work, I had the luxury to pivot and incorporate it seamlessly. Coffee was savored, and I greeted my students refreshed and excited for the day. After the school day ended, I frequently stayed for a couple hours to plan lessons and create engaging resources. I didn't do it out of obligation but because I genuinely enjoyed it—well, except for the grading part; I've never liked grading. After Kids: The Hectic Morning Scramble Fast forward to the arrival of my little ones, and everything changed. Mornings became a chaotic race against time. Sleep became a distant memory, and the luxurious planning sessions evaporated. There was never enough time for lesson planning, grading, or even grabbing a moment of peace with a cup of now-cold-coffee. The collision of motherhood and teaching led me to navigate a new path—one that demanded a different version of me as both a teacher and a mother. Motherhood and Teaching: A Beautiful Blend Despite the overwhelming adjustments, I can't help but acknowledge how becoming a mom made me a better teacher. Seeing the world through the eyes of a parent gave me a renewed perspective on the preciousness of every student in my classroom. It deepened my empathy and love for my students and for teaching. However, it was also an exhausting juggling act that left me feeling constantly stressed and often resentful. The demands of my teaching profession seemed increasingly out of sync with the needs of my family. The Pandemic Crossroads: A Tough Decision When the pandemic struck, the ground shifted beneath my feet. Grandparents couldn't assist with childcare, and neighbors were understandably cautious. Daycare costs were so expensive (if you could even find one with opening), adding another layer of stress to an already strained situation. My husband and I had a difficult conversation, pondering the best course of action for our family and finances. A New Path Emerges: Part-Time Teacher and More After much deliberation, we settled on a solution: I would find a part-time job that allowed me to care for our kids before and after school while still contributing to our income. We made some budget adjustments and decided to take the plunge. I bid farewell to my students, families, colleagues, and the unsupportive administration that prioritized the school's needs over my family's. It was a bittersweet departure, marked by mixed emotions, a lot of tears, and a sense of liberation. Embracing a New Journey: Self-Employed Teacher In August, my new chapter began as a part-time ESL aide. I cherished the school, students, and teachers I supported. I had an amazing and supportive administration that allowed me to customize my schedule, ensuring I could be there for my children. However, the pay was less than ideal, and I yearned for more opportunities to teach. That's when a friend, a dean at a small private school, offered me a unique opportunity: to create and teach an online class for two students, setting my own fees and grading methods. I took the plunge, and by November, I had a thriving private teaching business and left my aide position. My Blissful Mornings as a Self-Employed Teacher Now, my mornings are a far cry from the chaotic rush they used to be. I wake up at six, enjoy a coffee with my spouse, have a leisurely hour with my kids, get some exercise, and then start my teaching day. My teaching day ends promptly at 3 p.m., giving me precious time for myself before my children return home. It's a schedule that finally allows me to breathe. A Fulfilling Life in Balance The most significant change is that there's time again—time to be the mother, spouse, friend, and teacher I aspire to be. The constant struggle and resentment have given way to a more fulfilling and rewarding life. My roles no longer compete with each other; they complement and support one another. As I reflect on this journey, I can't help but encourage you to find your balance, too. Whether it's a change in career, a shift in responsibilities, or simply a reevaluation of your daily routine. Take the leap if it brings you closer to a more joyful, peaceful, and fulfilling life. So, dear readers, if you find yourself at a crossroads, remember that change can lead to something beautiful. Embrace it, and may your mornings be as lovely as mine. If you have any questions or want to share your own story, please reach out. Let's connect and support each other on this journey called life. Best wishes always. Previous Next

< Back Demi K B.S.Ed. Education With Mrs.K 🎉 Hello, families! I’m Mrs. K! I’m so excited to officially launch Education With Mrs. K — where young learners build confidence in reading and math through fun, personalized support! 📚 I’m a certified teacher with 5+ years of classroom experience, and a passion for helping 2nd–5th graders thrive. Whether your child needs help with tricky math concepts, wants to become a stronger reader, or simply needs a boost in confidence — I’m here to help. ✨ Services: ✅ 1:1 Private Virtual Tutoring ✅ Grades 2–5 ✅ Reading fluency, comprehension, and math support ✅ Progress monitoring 👩🏫 Fun fact: I loved reading in school — but math didn’t always come easy. That’s why I’m so passionate about making learning clear, encouraging, and enjoyable for students 💕 Go to Website

< Back The Heartbreak of Leaving the Classroom Reading time 2 minutes Published May 2, 2023 Category: Mental health I wish people understood how heartbreaking the decision to leave the classroom really is. All I ever really wanted to be was a teacher. The decision to leave was one that I labored over for years. I LOVED my students, coworkers, & the beautiful little corner of the world we created. BUT I couldn’t handle the micromanagement, increasing tasks, lack of respect, support, and flat-out hostility of my admin. Eventually, the dread I experienced walking into the building became insurmountable. Ultimately I left because my family deserved a better, healthier, happier version of me. But it was 2020 and times were very uncertain. I needed to earn something AND be able to get our girls on & off the bus. - At least until I figured out my next move. I took a job as a classroom aide where I could help students & teachers - but also leave work at work. The pay was crap, but I loved it and was happier. Then the unexpected happened- I was asked to teach a couple students privately, and the parents would pay me directly. I enjoyed it and was good at it, so I made a few posts letting people know I was available. I got a couple more students - then a couple more. Before long, I had to leave my aide position in order to take on more students. Now I only teach privately. I love my students, families, AND the respect, flexibility, & autonomy I have. I miss my beautiful classroom, but I love my life now. All this to say, the classroom is not the only place to impact students. Best wishes to you all, especially if you're figuring out your next steps. Previous Next

Build your unique teaching business from start to finish with a comprehensive digital course complete with printable resources; expert guidance of someone who's already done it; live weekly group meetings; and a Circle community of like-minded teachers where you can ask questions and receive feedback. The T2E 90-Day Jumpstart Let's work together to build a teaching business as unique as you are from start to finish! Book an interview Complete Application This is for you if.. You still LOVE teaching but feel drained by everything else that comes with it. You are working long hours only to end up feeling unappreciated and exhausted. You're struggling to find balance between your career and home life.. Fall in love with teaching again. Have the freedom to do teach in the way you know it should be done. Enjoy a better work/life balance. Be yourself fully as a teacher & a person. I want you to have time for the things that matter to you. Chose when, where, & how you work. Set your own schedule & boundaries allowing for productivity, efficiency, and FUN. Best for: Teachers ready for rapid results and customized support Support Style: Hands-on, group and private 1:1 mentorship with priority scheduling Live Coaching Schedule: Weekly 1-hour group for 3 months • Monthly 1-hour, private coaching sessions with Rachel. Includes: Online course with pacing guide, workbook, templates, and PDF resources, private Slack community, weekly check-ins, PPT® Teacher Directory listing for 1 year, and lifetime access to program curriculum, including updates Investment: $3,000 PIF (Payment Plans available) Book an interview Complete Application Barb McCluskey Owner/founder of The Reading Cube ''Rachel, thank you for your guidance, coaching and patience with me. I love my business and my life now!'' In T2E Jumpstart you also get: Access to our Program Alumni. You don't just get access to me, you get access to the rest of our community. We are available to answer your questions & support you along the way through our Online Community and via email. I created the Private Practice Teacher® in order to help other teachers create their own joyful & sustainable teaching practice working for themselves! AND to show the world what great teachers (and our students) are capable of when teachers have the freedom to practice our profession the way we know it should be done. In this program we will cover: Mindset Transition Transition from a teacher to a teacher/entrepreneur & understand the value of what you offer. Online Marketing Tools Learn Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and how to leverage other free online tools like social media and AI to market your business. Building Your Business Create your business model, analyze competitors, establish sustainable systems, & develop a marketing strategy. Open For Business Handle sales calls, student onboarding, registering your business, accounting & time management systems. Book an interview Complete Application Frequently Asked Questions What’s the investment? The T2E 90-Day Jumpstart Program is $3,000 all inclusive with life-time access to all course resources. Payment plans are available. Individual coaching starts at $60 per 30 minute session with discounts available for multi-session purchases. T2E Community members may schedule free 60-minute coaching session each quarter for as long as they maintain community membership. A free discovery call is recommended before any services are purchased to determine which services are right for each person. How long is the Mentorship program? The T2E 90-Day Jumpstart Program is designed to to have you confidently running your business in 12 weeks or less. After your 90 days, continued online group and 1:1 mentorship is available at a discounted rate for Jumpstart Program Alumni.. However, we are here for you for as long as you need us. You have lifetime access to program resources and program updates. T2E Jumpstart Members also receive a permanent home on our Teacher Directory for 1 year at no additional charge and special pricing on T2E Community Membership. Are refunds available if this is not the right fit for me? Of course. We work very hard during the initial assessment interview to ensure program compatibility and to answer all questions a potential mentee has. However should a teacher chose to leave the program within 14 days of the course open, a full refund will be issued upon written request and completion of an exit form. ** Although we have the Refund Policy stated above, not one participant has requested a refund since we began working with teacher entrepreneurs in June 2022. This is because we take the time to make sure that we are a good fit and answer all questions before any money exchanges hands. It is very important to me that NO ONE ever feels pressured into purchasing anything here. We are educators NOT salespeople. At The Private Practice Teacher®, our goal is to care for and support our teachers - NOT make as much money as possible. What about benefits? Just because you're a solo-entrepreneur doesn't mean you can't have benefits. You can shop for health care plans on the healthcare.gov marketplace. All of the plans on the marketplace MUST provide coverage for preventative care, life-saving care, & CANNOT discriminate because of a pre-existing condition. You can also speak with a marketplace broker for FREE if you need help deciding which plan is right for you.As for your retirement savings, I encourage you to speak with an investment advisor about your options for rolling over your retirement plans. This type of financial advising is also FREE, and I encourage you to speak with multiple institutions and an accountant before making a final decision.*** NOTE: This is NOT LEGAL or FINANCIAL ADVICE!! I am not a lawyer nor an accountant. I am a professional French teacher. The above information is from my experience starting my business.I highly recommend that all new US business owners consult a free SCORE mentor for advice on the legalities of setting up their business. What if I already have my own teacher business? If you already have an existing teacher business, than the whole T2E 90-Day Jumpstart Program may not be the best choice for you. In that case, I would encourage you to consider either À La Carte Coaching and/or becoming a member of The T2E Community. I encourage everyone to book a free strategy call to discuss which option is best for you. Are the programs live, or pre-recorded? The T2E 90-Day Jumpstart Program includes pre-recorded training videos, downloadable pdfs, and resources links, so you can work at your own pace. However, it also includes weekly live group Q&A sessions, guest speakers, and an online T2E community for both accountability and support.Live 1:1 coaching is purchased separately, at a discounted rate, scheduled by you as needed. How much feedback and accountability do I get? It's important to me that my mentorship courses NOT sit in your inbox until you "have time to do it".In the T2E 90-Day Jumpstart Program, you have a live group accountability meeting and a live workshop meeting. I, program alumni, and your fellow mentees will all "lovingly kick your butt" to make sure you are maintaining forward movement toward your goals.In the T2E Mindset Reset we meet twice a week to workshop the content in the prerecorded course, so that each participant is able to get timely answers to their questions and brainstorm with me and fellow participants.We will also hold you accountable and provide support via messaging, email, and our online T2E community. I have little to no online experience, is this program for me? Yes. If you can manage an online grade book and learning management system, then I can help you set up and run all the online components of your business.Whether you want to only do in-person classes or teach 100% online, you will still need to have some online presence. This program is designed to teach you how to set up and manage your scheduling, invoicing, marketing, online learning hub, and website. Can I do this by myself? Of course you can. I did. It took me between 18-20 months to learn how to create a sustainable and profitable business. I created my courses and programs to teach other teachers everything I learned during that time (and since) in the hopes that it will ultimately save you both time and money by helping you turn a profit more quickly.The bottom line is that it takes some combination of TIME and MONEY to start a business. It's up to you to decide what combination is right for you and your situation. I offer different levels of support no matter what you decide is right for you. Is this an MLM? NO! I help teachers create their own businesses completely independent of me. I'm happy to add them to my Teacher Directory and market for them, BUT those teachers are completely independent business owners. They do not work for me, nor do I take any portion of income they generate. ** I may ask some teachers if they would like to co-coach new teacher mentees. In that case, I pay them as independent contractors. Hi, I'm Rachel, the founder of MyFrenchU and The Private Practice Teacher®. I'm very excited to share with you my T2E Empowerment Intensive. Teaching has always been my passion, and I know firsthand the challenges that teachers face. That's why I created this program – to help educators like you heal burnout and develop an entrepreneurial mindset, so you can get excited about the very real opportunities our profession holds. Apply Apply today Thank you for your interest in the T2E Empowerment Intensive! This program is designed to help you transition from classroom teacher to thriving teaching entrepreneur. Your responses to the questions below will help me determine if this program is the right fit for you and how I can best support you. Please answer honestly and thoughtfully. This is what you'll get: Expert guidance Live weekly group meetings Comprehensive digital course with printable resources Online community with like-minded teacher entrepreneurs Support & accountability Continuing education Accommodations at our yearly retreat A Free Zoom Interview OR Program Application is required for Program Acceptance. Book an interview Program alumni receive lifetime access, inclusion on our Teacher Directory, and lifetime membership VIP Community which includes live weekly meetings and ongoing training. Complete Application First name* Last name* Email* What subjects or skills are you interested in teaching? What aspects of teaching bring you the most joy or fulfillment?* What kind of impact do you hope your private teaching business will have on your students or community?* How much money do you want to earn monthly from your private teaching business? How does this compare to what you currently earn or earned in the classroom?* How many hours are you willing to work weekly to achieve your financial goals? Starting a business also requires an investment of time and money. What are you prepared to invest in the next 3-12 months in order to build your business? * What concerns you most about owning your own private practice teaching business?* What strengths do you bring to starting a private teaching business, and what areas do you feel you need the most support in?* What type of mentorship do you thrive under (e.g., structured guidance, collaborative brainstorming, independent reflection with feedback)?* Submit

< Back Recovering from the Classroom Reading time 5 min Published August 2, 2023 Category: Leaving the classroom It’s been just over three years since I left the classroom and here are a few things I’ve encountered that I wasn't expecting. Grief ~ Grief and relief are normal and can exist at the same time. So many tears. So much anger and resentment. I was furious with the system that drove me out and away from the students, families, and coworkers I loved so much - the admin and policies that made me choose between my community and my family. I missed my classroom, my students, co-workers, my career that I'd invested so much of myself into only to have it proven to me how little my bosses cared about me, my family, and my contribution to the school. I was heart-broken but also relieved that I never had to go back there again. So much relief and room to breathe. My dread was lifted. I enjoyed the more manageable pace of life and took all the time I needed to recover. Almost instantly I noticed that I had more energy and patience, and within weeks my family noticed that I seemed much lighter and relaxed than they’d seen me in years. We enjoyed the last days of summer at the pool instead of setting up my classroom. Then I got to take my kids to the bus stop and participate in all the First Day of School festivities for the first time ever. I still love that every year. Our whole family dynamic shifted and continues to shift in really positive ways. However, the time freedom and decreased external structure that once caused relief and deep relaxation also started to cause isolation and depression. t was a very strange and somewhat disorienting mix of emotions. With the lack of externally imposed structure, I needed a new way of approaching my day-to-day life. It felt like my identity was eroding. It took me almost a year to find myself and my footing again. Discovery ~ Discovering myself. I’m not the same person that went into the classroom in 2011. She was just married, didn’t have children yet, and was in her early 30’s. The hobbies and leisure activities I enjoyed back then don’t hold much interest to me anymore. The me who left the classroom in 2020 had 2 young daughters (6 & 8 yrs old), lost her mother, survived postpartum depression, and spent most of her weekends at sports and dance. I felt old and tired from living in survival mode for so long. I didn’t even know who I wanted to be anymore outside of all the responsibilities piled up around me. I hadn’t had time to think about it. And so, when I had some downtime, I started exploring my inner and outer worlds. I started reading and listening to podcasts. I finished my masters degree and accidentally started a teaching business. I started volunteering with the PTO and in my daughters’ classrooms. I’m still discovering myself, but for the first time in a long time, I’m happy, proud of myself, and excited about the future. The best part is that my daughters and spouse are proud of me too. Unlearning ~ The most recent part of my recovery has been unlearning the unhealthy coping strategies I developed during my years in the classroom. Without even noticing it, I recreated the unhealthy work/life balance I left. I love the work I do now, but I didn’t know how to turn it off. I found myself driven by both passion and fear. I worked myself right back into survival mode and burned myself out. I became irritable and impatient. I started abandoning my self-care routines in favor of one more client, one more lesson, one more post, one more training, one more thing. And so I circled back to my grief and discovery but with more understanding and compassion than before. I took time to recover and recenter. I re-discovered myself, my joy, and my why. I’m learning what I need to unlearn in order to create the life I want for myself, the life I want to enjoy with my spouse and our family, and the life I want to role-model for our children. Best wishes always, Rachel Previous Next