Miss Estruch Teach & Tell

Miss Estruch Teach & Tell

Hosted by: Miss Estruch

Welcome to Miss Estruch Teach & Tell —the podcast dedicated to helping busy teachers streamline their workload, improve productivity, and find more joy in teaching. Whether you’ve been in the classroom for years...

Episodes

S2 E3 | Top 5 Outlook Tips That Save Teachers Hours

Season #2

Are you buried under emails from parents, colleagues, and school admin? In this episode of Teach & Tell, I’ll show you how to use Microsoft Outlook to finally take control of your inbox. From setting rules and...
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S2 E2 | Stop Letting Teaching Take Over Your Life – Here’s the Productivity Fix with Guest Steven Puri

Season #2

This week I’m joined by Steven Puri, a former Hollywood exec turned productivity coach, who shares some of the most unexpected and useful time-saving lessons for teachers. We explore: How to work in ‘flow states’...
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S2 E1 | Why Most Schools Get Mental Health Support Wrong - The Crisis Teachers Can’t Ignore.

Season #2

Teachers are not therapists. But every day, you’re on the frontlines of a mental health crisis — watching students struggle with anxiety, low mood, overwhelm, and disengagement. What can you actually do to help? In...
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S1 E32 | Reflect, Recharge & Reset: Your End-of-Year Teacher Check-In

Season #1

In the final episode of Season 1, we’re taking a moment to look back on the year, celebrating what you did well, reflecting on what you’d like to improve, and making sure you’re ready to take a proper break this...
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S1 E31 | Supporting Students on A-level Results Day & UCAS Clearing 2025

Season #1

Results Day 2025 is nearly here—are you ready? In this episode, I break down everything teachers need to know to support students on Results Day, including: ✅ What to bring on Results Day (grade boundaries, exam board...
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S1 E30 | Should I Leave Teaching? Honest Advice for Burnt Out Teachers (with Lisa Harding)

Season #1

Wondering if you’ve got one more year left in you — or quietly thinking about leaving teaching altogether? In this episode, I share my journey of leaving the classroom in 2024 after 15 years as a teacher and Head of...
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S1 E29 | September Sorted: Your Summer Planning Guide for a Smoother Start

Season #1

September always arrives faster than we expect—but that doesn’t mean you have to start the year in chaos. In this episode, I’m sharing why the summer term is the perfect time to plan ahead and how you can do it in a...
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S1 E28 | Dealing with Parental & Student Expectations When Tutoring

Season #1

Tutoring privately comes with a whole new set of challenges—especially when parents expect immediate results. In this episode, I share how to manage expectations from the very first enquiry, safeguard yourself as a...
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S1 E27 Why gained time is a myth, and what we can do about it to survive!

Season #1

On paper, your timetable looks lighter. In reality? You’re juggling school events, report writing, UCAS references, and internal exams—all crammed into the term you thought would be calm. In this episode, we dive...
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S1 E26 | ChatGPT in the Classroom: How to Help Students Use AI Ethically & Save Yourself Time Too

Season #1

Is ChatGPT the enemy—or your new classroom assistant? In this episode of Teach & Tell, I break down: How to teach students to use AI for study support (without cheating) and Red flags that suggest AI-generated...
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S1 E25 | 5 Genius Ways Teachers Can Use Canva in 2025

Season #1

Think Canva is just for posters? Think again! In this episode, I’m sharing 5 updated and practical ways teachers can use Canva in 2025 to save time, reduce stress, and create visually engaging lessons and...
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S1 E24 | What Every Student Needs to Hear This Week- final exam prep

Season #1

Exams are almost here, and your A-level students are starting to spiral. In this episode, I’ll walk you through exactly what to say to help them feel calm, confident, and focused. Perfect to use as a ready-made pep...
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