Teachers bring unique strengths to tech.
Your transferable skills:
- Breaking down complex concepts for different audiences
- Managing + students with different needs
- Creating documentation and learning materials
- Patience when things don't work the first time
- Public speaking and presentation skills
Translation examples:
"Differentiated instruction for students" → "Adapted communication for stakeholders with varying technical backgrounds"
"Created curriculum from scratch" → "Designed systems from requirements to implementation"
Career Changer Tip: Your ability to explain technical concepts is rare. Use it.