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BC TEAL is proud to present our 2025 Annual Conference: Disruptive Educational Practices: Strategies for Transformation.

Educators shine in times of change to face unexpected challenges. This is when creativity flourishes by combining proven practices with fresh and innovative ideas. These times call for transformation which can be rooted in tradition or experience, or it can arise through unexplored approaches. The synthesis of old and new ideas drives meaningful progress. Join other insightful and creative educators as we flourish within the power of our community.
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Empowering Educators: Self-Marketing Strategies for Career Advancement
Saturday May 3, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
TBA
As the digital landscape reshapes educational methodologies, educators face the dual challenge of fostering student growth while continuously advancing their own professional skills. This presentation, "Empowering Educators: Self-Marketing Strategies for Career Advancement," addresses this crucial balance by emphasizing the importance of self-marketing for educators. Drawing upon my extensive experience as a two-time TEDx speaker, department chair, full-time tenured professor, U.S. Department of State language specialist, YouTuber, and author, I will present actionable strategies for educators to effectively promote themselves within the educational sector and beyond.


Attendees will learn to recognize their value as service providers in the educational field, requiring proactive self-promotion to secure better career opportunities and achieve financial stability. The session will cover three main areas: identifying and articulating one's unique educational offerings, utilizing digital platforms and social media for effective personal branding, and engaging in strategic networking within and outside educational circles.


We will delve into practical tools and approaches, including developing a compelling online presence, leveraging public speaking opportunities to increase visibility, and cultivating partnerships for continuous professional development. Interactive exercises will allow participants to directly apply these strategies, creating immediate action plans to enhance their professional profiles.


By the end of this session, educators will be equipped with the knowledge to not only enhance their teaching but also navigate the complexities of career advancement in today's digital world. This approach not only elevates individual educators but also contributes to the broader educational landscape, fostering a more dynamic, skilled, and adaptable teaching workforce.


This session aligns with the conference theme of "Disruptive Educational Practices: Strategies for Transformation" by providing educators with disruptive strategies that transform their professional journeys and, consequently, their educational environments.
Speakers
avatar for Teresa X. Nguyen

Teresa X. Nguyen

Department Chair & Professor, Golden West College
Teresa X. Nguyen, Department Chair and Professor of ESL, ELL, and GED at Golden West College, is a published author, TEDx speaker, and U.S. Department of Education Language Specialist. With 20 years of experience, she shares teaching strategies at national and international conferences... Read More →
Saturday May 3, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
TBA
  Professional Development, Well-being

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