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Not to be dramatic teachers ... but someone with half your experience is already practising how to talk about theirs.
@teacher.careers
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Why it worked
The video taps into a common insecurity and aspiration among professionals, particularly in the education sector, by offering a relatable and slightly controversial perspective on career advancement. The use of direct address, encouraging tone, and a provocative 'hot take' likely resonated with viewers and encouraged engagement.
Summary
The creator encourages teachers to be more vocal about their experience and skills, suggesting that those who promote themselves effectively are more likely to get promoted, regardless of their actual teaching ability. The video emphasizes the importance of taking risks and putting oneself out there to achieve career advancement.
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Someone’s going to roll their eyes at this… but I’m telling you this with so much love 💚 If I could, I’d reach through this app and give you a big ‘YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS’ hug! 🥰 And here’s my hot take 🔥 - The teacher who gets promoted isn’t always the best teacher in the room. 😯 Let that sink in! They’re often the teacher who’s learned how to talk about what they actually do, take risks and be happy to put themselves out there! Job or no job! Promotion or no promotion! They’re the teachers who are absolutely fine going through the process and learning and growing as an interviewee even! I’ve coached teachers with 20… 30… years in education who still say things like… “Oh… I just mentored a graduate.” “I only ran the PLC.” “I was just helping the AP with that.” “I just coordinated the curriculum.” Mate…😫 Can we retire the word “just”!!!!!!!! Those aren’t little jobs. That’s leadership. That’s influence. That’s trust. And here’s the part that might sting. Someone with half your experience is probably already practising how to tell those exact stories. Not because they’re a better teacher. Because they’ve realised something you haven’t yet… Panels can’t reward leadership you refuse to claim. So please… Stop waiting until you feel “ready.” Stop hoping they’ll magically see your potential. And stop shrinking your experience to make yourself feel comfortable. Own your stories. Own your impact. Own the leader you’ve already become. 💚 Save this for the next time you’re about to say, “I just…” #teaching #teachersoftiktok #teacherjobs #teacherinterviews #educationalleadership
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