You can utilize space and patterns to create systems that are efficient and that just work.
If a space was a song, your touch is the rhythm. There is a place for everything and everything has a place. But your style doesn't stop with stuff.
You use systems and organization to think through your lesson plans, communication, and tasks. You’re strategic with your time and attention, budgeting your energy and focus so that it's used as efficiently as possible.
You don’t mess around. There’s no room for fluff.
Planning, experimenting and tweaking your systems and routines to create the well-oiled machine of your classroom schedule and instruction doesn’t happen overnight.
It takes time, intentionality, and practice.
When you get a new student, a last minute meeting gets TON of details.
On the days that you are taking the puzzle pieces apart and figuring out how to rearrange it again, wondering if anyone knows how much work goes into it, don’t lose your confidence in your abilities.
HOLD ON THERE, does this sound like you? If not, hop on over here to see the other results. This quiz isn’t exactly a mind reader so if we got it wrong - my apologies.
Hi, I'm Grace.
I'm an elementary school teacher turned productivity coach and podcaster for teachers. I'm also a toddler momma, bookworm, and coffee enthusiast.
In my 4th year of teaching, I realized that I needed to restructure my life if I didn't want to burn out. I was pregnant with my first baby, working 60 hour weeks, and still felt like I wasn’t doing enough.
I ingested all the books and podcasts that promised they could help me become the mom and the teacher that I wanted to be. I ultimately discovered that productivity needed to be personal. My work habits needed to be tailored to my personality, my values, and my strengths in order for them to stick. When I rewired my systems and routines to reflect this framework, I not only got more done but I also became more confident in my teaching.
Now I help teachers like you utilize their strengths and expertise as productivity tools so they can get more done while feeling more confident.
WANNA LEARN MORE ABOUT DESIGN GENIUSES?
When you’re struggling to stay motivated, consider these questions:
❖ What systems have you created that you are PROUD of (stations, storage, agendas, etc.)?
❖ How could you adjust these systems to make them more adaptable?
❖ What could you ask from a teammate, coach or administrator to help make these systems run more effectively?
RESOURCES FOR DESIGN GENIUSES
Self Care Planner
Create mental and emotional boundaries
Strategize ways to advocate for yourself
Collaborate with other teachers
Productivity Guide
Strategies for time management during lesson planning, grading, and communication.
Create strategic systems and routines
Design your decision-making process
