Leaving the Classroom 35: Day in the Life of a Non-Profit ID with Pamela Wynter

In this episode of Leaving the Classroom, host Kristi Oliva interviews Pamela Wynter about her experience transitioning from teaching to becoming an instructional designer at a nonprofit organization. Pamela discusses her background as a teacher and how she discovered IDOL Academy, deciding to make the transition out of the classroom. She describes her journey through the IDOL program and landing a job as a senior manager and instructional designer at the American Diabetes Association. Pamela also discusses her daily responsibilities in her remote role and how she applies skills from her teaching experience.

 

Tune in to hear:

1. How Pamela committed fully to IDOL Academy, treating it like a full-time job to successfully transition out of teaching.
2. The importance of networking on LinkedIn and putting yourself out there through consistent posting to attract opportunities aligned with your passions.
3. Strategies Pamela uses from her teaching experience that serve her well in her new role, like organization, discipline, and flexibility.

 

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