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Escaping Teacher Burnout: Vivienne Smith on Finding Joy in Education Again
TutorFest 2025
https://www.tutorswhothrive.com/tutor-fest-2025
In this episode of Grow Your Tutoring Business, I sit down with Vivienne Smith, a former teacher turned tutor, writer, and education advocate, to discuss life after teaching and the transition to tutoring. Vivienne shares her inspiring journey from TEFL teaching to mainstream education, the challenges she faced during the pandemic, and why she ultimately decided to leave the classroom. We explore the realities of teacher burnout, the pressures of the education system, and the freedom that comes with building a tutoring business on your own terms. Whether you’re a teacher considering a career change or a tutor looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with insights on navigating this transition successfully.
Vivienne also talks about her book, Kind Words for Tired Teachers, which offers encouragement and practical advice for educators who feel overwhelmed or are contemplating their next steps. She shares how tutoring has allowed her to make a meaningful impact while maintaining work-life balance and why more teachers should explore alternative career paths. If you’re looking for motivation, practical tips, or reassurance that there’s life beyond the classroom, this conversation is a must-listen! 🎧✨ Watch now and let us know your thoughts in the comments!
You can purchase Vivienne's book from Amazon here.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1914428323?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_mwn_dp_3W4R6VHXKDQN73487H7X&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_mwn_dp_3W4R6VHXKDQN73487H7X&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_mwn_dp_3W4R6VHXKDQN73487H7X&language=en_US&skipTwisterOG=1&bestFormat=true
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By Richard CowellTutorFest 2025
https://www.tutorswhothrive.com/tutor-fest-2025
In this episode of Grow Your Tutoring Business, I sit down with Vivienne Smith, a former teacher turned tutor, writer, and education advocate, to discuss life after teaching and the transition to tutoring. Vivienne shares her inspiring journey from TEFL teaching to mainstream education, the challenges she faced during the pandemic, and why she ultimately decided to leave the classroom. We explore the realities of teacher burnout, the pressures of the education system, and the freedom that comes with building a tutoring business on your own terms. Whether you’re a teacher considering a career change or a tutor looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with insights on navigating this transition successfully.
Vivienne also talks about her book, Kind Words for Tired Teachers, which offers encouragement and practical advice for educators who feel overwhelmed or are contemplating their next steps. She shares how tutoring has allowed her to make a meaningful impact while maintaining work-life balance and why more teachers should explore alternative career paths. If you’re looking for motivation, practical tips, or reassurance that there’s life beyond the classroom, this conversation is a must-listen! 🎧✨ Watch now and let us know your thoughts in the comments!
You can purchase Vivienne's book from Amazon here.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1914428323?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_mwn_dp_3W4R6VHXKDQN73487H7X&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_mwn_dp_3W4R6VHXKDQN73487H7X&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_mwn_dp_3W4R6VHXKDQN73487H7X&language=en_US&skipTwisterOG=1&bestFormat=true
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.