Instructional Coaching with Ms. B

Does modeling in classrooms stress you out? It used to stress me out, big time. It's scary - you don't know the kids, you are walking in to model just one piece of the learning, and the classroom isn't set up to your own teaching style. We all have horror stories. Listen in to this episode to hear all about the horror that was my first modeling session...and learn from my mistakes! Modeling can be scary, but it's also is one of the best tools you can have as an instructional coach, especially if you have teachers who learn best by watching (which, let's be honest, is most people - we need to see things in action!). While modeling can be very effective, it has to be done right! Here's how. My top five tips for modeling are the following: establish a plan, exercise chunking, bring your own materials, set behavior expectations, and think-aloud while teaching. In the episode, I give you a plan for attacking each one of these tips so you can model with confidence (and your cooperating teacher will learn something, too)! Check out the show notes to get the free modeling checklist and get started on the right foot! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml Buzzing with Ms. B TpT: https://bit.ly/2GwUNv9 The Coaching Podcast Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2GLnhlj Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Does envisioning a debriefing conversation cause you to break out in hives? Providing feedback to teachers can be stressful, especially when you are worried about the direction the conversation might go! Nicole S. Miller of Simply Coaching + Teaching joins me on the podcast today to talk about some tips and methods for having a reflective and constructive conversation with teachers. She shares her experience as a coach, along with a video tip you are going to love! Listen in to learn how to talk to teachers...without ticking them off! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml Buzzing with Ms. B TpT: https://bit.ly/2GwUNv9 The Coaching Podcast Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2OteyYY Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Hey coaches! The coaching cycle is one of the most effective methods for supporting and growing teachers. This episode breaks down the process for you, one step at a time, so you can implement it right away! Join me in learning about why it's so important to plan together and assign roles, how you can set a goal that the teacher believes in, and what your debriefing conversation should look like! Get a free coaching cycle download in the show notes at the link below! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml Buzzing with Ms. B TpT: https://bit.ly/2GwUNv9 The Coaching Podcast Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2GLnhlj Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Coaches have so much to do and so little time to do it. That means that, when we work with teachers in the classroom, we need to make sure our strategies are high-impact. These five impactful strategies will help you grow teaching on your campus in the most effective way possible. Just like we differentiate for students, we need to differentiate for teachers. Different ways work for different teachers because different teachers have different needs. Here are the top five ways to support your teachers in order of impact! Check out the episode to learn about the coaching cycle, modeling, coteaching, collaborative planning, and digging into data purposefully! You'll learn tips for each one that will help you get started right away so you can coach with confidence! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml Buzzing with Ms. B TpT: https://bit.ly/2GwUNv9 The Coaching Podcast Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2tPtmu5 Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Are you ready to meet your coach? My path to instructional coaching looks a lot like other coaches' paths...and it also doesn't. Listen in to learn how I became a coach and why I cried all summer. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml Buzzing with Ms. B TpT: https://bit.ly/2GwUNv9 The Coaching Podcast Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2vyKfJV Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Instructional coaches, does this sound familiar? How am I supposed to improve teaching I keep getting pulled to put out fires? How can I support resistant teachers when they’re not letting me in the door? I’m not even entirely sure what my role as a coach is supposed to be…and my principal doesn’t seem to get it, either. If you’re feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and isolated, you are not alone. Instructional coaches everywhere are feeling this same exact way. In this podcast, we have real conversations about all of this and more. Welcome to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Instructional Coaching Podcast where Chrissy Beltran brings you real talk and practical, easy to use ideas for instructional coaches who are figuring out how to do the hard work of supporting teachers and growing students. Listen in on honest conversations about getting organized, managing your time, communicating with teachers and administration, and realistic approaches for coaching teachers on your campus. Coaching is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone. Get the encouragement, tips, and next steps you need to coach with confidence! Ready to learn more? Visit Buzzing with Ms. B!