The Challenge
After seven years as a high school math teacher, Sarah felt stagnant in her career. Despite loving education, she longed for new challenges and opportunities for growth. The pandemic had accelerated tech adoption, and Sarah saw an opportunity to transition into software development.
The Turning Point
"I realized my teaching skills were highly transferable. Breaking down complex concepts, patience, communication - these are all valuable in tech roles too," Sarah explained.
The Strategy
Sarah dedicated herself to a 3-month intensive learning program while still teaching. She focused on:
- Building practical projects for her portfolio
- Networking with tech professionals
- Highlighting transferable skills on her resume
- Preparing for technical interviews
The Resume Makeover
The key to Sarah's success was reframing her teaching experience in tech-friendly language:
- "Curriculum development" became "Content design and implementation"
- "Classroom management" became "Project coordination and team leadership"
- "Student assessment" became "Performance evaluation and data analysis"
3x
More Interviews
85%
Salary Increase
3
Job Offers
12
Weeks of Training
