Every teacher deserves a coach… and every coach does too!

You care about getting instruction right for every teacher you coach and every student in the room. Here you’ll find practical, research-based instructional coaching strategies, classroom-ready teaching resources, and real-world support for coaches and teachers, with no fluff or jargon.

Dig into my book, Expand Your Coaching Toolbox, for 20 practical coaching strategies, browse teaching and coaching resources that save you time, read blog posts packed with lesson ideas, schedule a keynote or workshop, or listen to Instructional Coaching with Ms. B, the podcast for coaches on the go!

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Keynote speaker & workshop provider

Too many instructional coaches are building the plane as they fly it, spending day after day trying to figure out the best way to reach teachers. We know we don’t have time to waste, but if we don’t prepare coaches with a toolbox of tools and proven strategies for establishing themselves as a coach, they’re just making it up as they go.

Interested in changing your school for the better through instructional coaching? Let’s work together to give your coaches the foundation they need to build a successful coaching program. Contact me for keynotes and workshops on coaching and literacy topics!

I’ve got some free tools for you that will help you get started right away! Just click to grab the one that matches your needs best!

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Get the making inferences unit. It includes everything you need for a week-long unit about making inferences!

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Get the first 20 days of coaching checklist. You’ll learn where to focus your time and energy and set yourself up with a foundation for coaching success!

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These instructional coaching resources will save you time, keep you organized, and tell you exactly what to do next! Lay a foundation for instructional coaching, make a plan for coaching work, and differentiate with coaching strategies and coaching cycles!

Instructional Coach Binder Megapack - Editable Forms, Calendars, Planning Tools
Instructional Coaching Cycle Forms & Coaching Introduction Slide Show
Instructional Coaching Bundle Binder, Start-Up Guide, Lists & Observation Forms
Sticky Note Messages for Instructional Coaches and Administrators
The Instructional Coach's Book of Plans and Lists
Teacher Feedback Surveys for Instructional Coaching - Printable and Google Forms
The Instructional Coaching ebook  Start-Up Guide
Professional Development Toolkit for Coaches & Administrators, Editable

Looking for teaching ideas and resources instead?

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Check out these blog posts that give you the honest truth about instructional coaching. It’s practical professional learning that you can implement today!

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Hey! I’m Chrissy and I’d love to be your instructional coach!

You’ve found me: the teacher turned coach! My resources and professional development are designed to take the doubt and guesswork out of instructional coaching by providing you with the tools and processes you need to do your job. Too many coaches have to figure everything out on their own, with little guidance or professional development from their school leadership. When you join the Buzzing with Ms. B instructional coaching community, you will find the support and professional learning you’ve been missing.

Check out my resources, read a few blog posts to get some new ideas, and listen to the podcast: Instructional Coaching with Ms. B for all the answers to your instructional coaching questions! I teach coaches how to design their coaching programs, build an intentional school-wide action plan, and implement strategies from their coaching strategy toolboxes, plus I’ve got a special spot in my heart for literacy coaches!

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Check out the blog for ideas, resources, and realistic teaching and instructional coaching tips!

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Instructional Coaching

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Professional Development

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PLCs

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Reading

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Writing

A Ready-to-Use PLC Strategy: Mix-Pair-Share

Planning a PLC or professional development session can take a lot of time. As an instructional coach, you want your teachers to leave with something they can actually use in their classrooms—not just another strategy they heard about and promptly…
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Collaborative Team Response with Kurtis Hewson, ep. 293

Want team meetings where teachers walk away with new strategies they’re ready to try out? This episode is full of practical ideas to help you build a collaborative culture and support ongoing growth on your campus! Listen now! Here are…
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How to Make PD Extra Special and Fun with Jessica Whittaker, ep. 291

She breaks down her planning process and explains the differences she’s noticed when she makes PD more engaging for teachers. You’ll discover meaningful professional development topics that teachers really enjoy and get ideas for memorable PD activities. Listen now to…
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Learn with Ms. B with these instructional coaching resources! Whether you prefer to watch or to listen, find the perfect resource for you to transform your instructional coaching!

Learn online with Ms. B

Online professional development for instructional coaches designed to help you coach with confidence!



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Listen to the podcast

Instructional Coaching with Ms. B, the podcast, guides you through the challenges of instructional coaching! We talk about coaching cycles, professional development, PLCs, and all of the hard work that comes with building relationships with teachers!

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Schedule a keynote or workshop

Whether your school or district is new to coaching, or you’re working on refining your coaching practices, I would love to work with you! I am an experienced keynote speaker and workshop provider!

Chrissy Beltran leading an instructional coaching workshop for a room of coaches