Gracie and Alyssa were well into their teaching careers when they both met working at an international school. As teachers, they worked tirelessly to build meaningful relationships, design effective lessons, and empower their students to succeed. However, they felt that between the lack of empowerment from leadership, constantly growing to-do lists, and no work-life balance, they weren’t set up for success. 

Though they eventually went on to other teaching positions in different countries, they reconnected as COVID-19 unfolded. Both expressed similar frustrations about the ever-changing expectations of teaching in a pandemic. The overwhelming pressure placed on teachers was taking a physical and mental toll on both of them. They were experiencing extreme teacher burnout. Toxic positivity, the stigma of leaving the “lifelong” profession of teaching, and the fear of the unknown kept them uncertain about whether leaving their teaching career was the right choice.

In April 2020 Gracie knew teaching was no longer serving her, and she became determined to land a role in EdTech. She knew there were high paying jobs for teachers she was qualified for, but had no idea how to communicate the value she could add. Job hunt resources for teachers were scarce, and Gracie was eager to learn from any former teachers who had transitioned into EdTech. She struggled to independently navigate the job market. After 6 months, Gracie found the role that was right for her. 

When Gracie shared the news of her career transition, Alyssa seized the opportunity to learn more. The two had regular calls where Gracie helped Alyssa recognize the valuable skills she already had and guided her through the job hunt process to find a virtual role for a teacher. Alyssa wasn’t the only one. As the 2020-2021 school year progressed, more teachers reached out to Gracie. The pair quickly realized just how many teachers were thinking about leaving the classroom and wanted guidance. Driven by their love for educators and passion for helping others, TeacherPivot was born! 

TeacherPivot was created because we know all the amazing skills that teachers possess. We want to help you successfully market your skills to the outside world and guide you through some important mindset work in order to keep your sanity and battle teacher burnout. You do not need to go through this process alone! We are excited that you have found us, and we can’t wait to help you find your dream job!