{"podcast":{"title":"Helping Teachers Thrive","slug":"helping-teachers-thrive-6305601","podcast_index_feed_id":6305601,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/642a979e13df9d0011c0d667","website_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/tem-s-teaching-tips","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/642a979e13df9d0011c0d667/1697399805510-f5f1128fd03ba47479e93711c8aa41c2.jpeg","author":"Tem Ezimokhai","episode_count":191,"summary":"Empowering Educators: Insights, Tips, and Strategies for Every Stage of Your Teaching Career with episodes now CPD accredited. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting your teaching journey, this resource is for you! Join me as I dive into the diverse world of teaching, offering valuable insights, practical tips, and expert advice on effective teaching strategies to help you excel in your Teaching Career. Since beginning my Teaching Career in 2009, I have been dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential. I believe in the transformative power of education, not only to enhance academic success but also to build character and resilience. Through my experience mentoring teachers, I aim to continue shaping young minds while nurturing the growth of those who guide them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T10:19:04.128095+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601"},"episode":{"title":"Life After Teaching: Start a Tutoring Business (ft. Karen Simpson)","slug":"life-after-teaching-start-a-tutoring-business-ft-karen-simpson","published_at":"2026-03-25T00:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601/life-after-teaching-start-a-tutoring-business-ft-karen-simpson","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601","url":"https://shows.acast.com/tem-s-teaching-tips/episodes/69bfeb1d1a160b44db4027f7","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/642a979e13df9d0011c0d667/e/69bfeb1d1a160b44db4027f7/media.mp3","summary":"DESCRIPTION: In this episode, Tem interviews Karen Simpson, a former primary school teacher who transitioned into a successful tutoring business. Karen shares her journey of balancing teaching with family life, the challenges she faced, and how she built her tutoring business, My Primary and Secondary Tutor. She discusses the importance of creating a supportive community for tutors and the role of tutoring in addressing the attainment gap in education. Karen emphasises the transferable skills teachers possess and offers valuable advice for those considering a similar transition. If you would like bespoke support from me to help you thrive in your teaching profession, just use this link to book a discovery call today: https://calendly.com/tem-helpingteachersthrive/60 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Teachers possess many transferable skills that can aid in tutoring. Creating a clear plan and understanding your motivation is crucial. Networking with other educators can provide valuable support. Tutoring can be a fulfilling way to continue making an impact in education. Starting small in tutoring can lead to significant growth over time. BEST MOMENTS: \"I chose to leave the classroom.\" \"I created a mood board of my why.\" \"Tutoring could reinvigorate you.\" VALUABLE RESOURCES: https://www.facebook.com/karen.simpson.tuitionscotland https://www.facebook.com/groups/1577467333109799 https://patreon.com/thehelpingteachersthrivehub?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/life-after-teaching-how-lucie-jedlicka-turned-burnout/id1681843058?i=1000752965711 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/life-after-teaching-from-teacher-to-business-owner/id1681843058?i=1000754576788…","meta_description":"DESCRIPTION: In this episode, Tem interviews Karen Simpson, a former primary school teacher who transitioned into a successful tutoring business. Karen sh…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1876,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601/episodes/life-after-teaching-start-a-tutoring-business-ft-karen-simpson/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive-6305601/life-after-teaching-start-a-tutoring-business-ft-karen-simpson.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}