About That Teacher Coach
Teaching a class shouldn’t feel like an improv lesson
But it’s such a common story, like mine back in 2013
Hi, I’m Amanda
I’m a globe-trotting swing dancer with over 10 years of experience teaching across 3 countries. Today I bring that expertise to my coaching gig. I’ve helped hundreds of teachers find their groove in the classroom – but let me tell you, my journey wasn’t all smooth sailing.
So, my teaching debut kicked off in England, it was like every class was a high speed car chase scene.
Picture this: in my first six months, I had a student set her hair ablaze and another one take a leap from a two-storey building.
Suddenly, I had transitioned from a noodle-eating uni student to a fully fledged teacher.
At just 21, barely out of my teenage years, I was giving advice to parents of and handling classrooms packed with 28 rowdy teen students. It was a wild ride – laughter one moment, then the next – me and my roommate rushing to grab that 3 for £10 wine deal at Marks & Spencer before hopping on the train home.
I went from being the laid-back uni student to feeling like a wide-eyed newbie on the first day of school.
With just the little direction from uni and looking at how my own teachers did it, I tried to figure out how to handle the classroom. But honestly, it felt as fake as the special effects in those old ’70s movies – totally not real and kinda out of date. I was lost, and the students probably were too!
Detentions, writing lines, and ‘death by worksheets’ felt as outdated as using an '80s phone in a 2020 flick.
I was all in for those workshops, chatting up colleagues and diving into research, hoping for that movie-like moment to solve everything. But the advice I got didn't really get me. It was all one-size-fits-all stuff that just didn't click or do the trick. I felt like I was wandering through educational strategies without a clue where to go...
. . . Until one day, I decided to take matters into my own hands, and do things my way.
I employed science-based strategies, infused with my personality and informed by my experiences, to shape my teaching approach.
Remarkably, the same students who once caused chaos (fire-lighting daredevils) were now enthusiastically conducting their own experiments, showcasing their newfound knowledge to the class.
I delivered my ‘lines’ with ease, feeling as though I had fully embraced a new ‘character’ that resonated with me perfectly. No longer the wide-eyed impostor teacher. Finally, I had truly become the confident lead in my classroom I’d always wanted to be!
Meet Amanda
When I’m not guiding teachers, you can find me jet-setting across the globe, dancing the night away to swing music, or snuggled up on the couch with a bowl of popcorn and a fantastic film (my comfy socks on, of course!)
Having taught seven subjects across six schools in three different countries, I’ve learned one undeniable truth: outdated methods are no longer effective. As students, classrooms, and the skills required of teachers continue to evolve, it’s clear that a new approach is needed.
That’s where I come in. I’m here to help you develop your unique classroom persona, ensuring that you’re ready to take centre stage and run an effective classroom with confidence.
That Teacher Coach helps talented (yet tired) teachers develop their unique classroom character to run effective lessons with their new stage-ready persona
Star-Studded Words
“You are genuinely such a lovely person who is clearly so knowledgeable in the field. Can’t wait to keep learning with you.”
Ellie, Secondary English Teacher, UK
“Thank you so much for your support. You are an incredible person.”
Katy M, Secondary Psychology Teacher, Australia
“This program has not only made me a better teacher, but a better person.”
James C, Secondary Business Teacher, QLD Australia
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