{"product_id":"smart-teacher-nicole-van-woudenberg-9781068852404","title":"Smart Teacher: Teacher Career \u0026 Retirement Planning","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany Canadian \u003cb\u003eteachers \u003c\/b\u003eleave it up to chance to see how their careers unfold leaving them vulnerable to \u003cb\u003emiss wealth-building\u003c\/b\u003e opportunities. They also often wait too long to fully understand their \u003cb\u003epension\u003c\/b\u003e. Or they believe their pension is sacred and it's impossible to leave teaching to pivot to another career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSmart Teacher\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ewill help you plan your teaching career from the beginning years all the way to your last five or until you're ready to pivot from teaching to something else. It answers the questions: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat can I do to gain a full-time teaching job?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do I get to the top of the pay grid?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do I access funds to support my continued learning?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat steps do I take to build my wealth on a teacher's salary?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can I take out my pension contributions if I'm leaving teaching before retirement?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat positions in education are available besides classroom teaching?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat if I really don't want to teach anymore, what else can I do?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan I afford to retire on just my teachers' pension?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen should I start preparing for retirement and what do I prioritize?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat do former teachers who pivoted do now for a living?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmart Teacher\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e you will learn easy-to-follow strategies to get the most out of your teaching career and implement the steps to maximize your wealth-building opportunities so you can prepare for the retirement you desire as a hardworking Canadian teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn award winning teacher with over 25-years experience in various roles, including as Chair of the Ontario College of Teachers, Nicole van Woudenberg has a sound grasp of the importance of planning your career to reach financial independence. \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmart Teacher \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eprovides you with the framework and easy steps to develop your own plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eI've been teaching for 15 years and there were strategies in here I never thought of but going to do now.\"\u003c\/i\u003e Adriana \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eVery practical. Easy read and lots of realistic and doable suggestions.\"\u003c\/i\u003e Mark \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eI didn't realize all the options open to me as a new graduate from Teachers' College. I like the suggested strategies because it feels like I can do them without feeling overwhelmed.\" \u003c\/i\u003eJulie \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eI just graduated and reading about what contracts, CBAs and benefits entail prepares me for what to expect as I start to apply for jobs. Really helpful examples in the book.\" \u003c\/i\u003eCaroline\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nicole Van Woudenberg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1068852402\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781068852404\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Nicole Van Woudenberg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/02\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.38lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d","brand":"Nicole Van Woudenberg","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47200098058495,"sku":"9781068852404","price":7.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/smart-teacher-nicole-van-woudenberg-9781068852404","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}