Welcome to Finita: Simplifying the Transition into Teaching

The Challenge:

The education sector is experiencing a unique shift. As certified teachers leave the classroom, a gap is emerging that is often filled by individuals transitioning from other careers. These adult learners bring valuable experiences but face the significant hurdle of lacking formal teaching certification. Traditional methods like induction programs and accelerated university courses are not fully addressing these unique challenges.

Finita’s Unique Solution:

At Finita, we recognize that adult learners transitioning into teaching need tailored support that aligns with adult learning principles and cognitive science. The Finita System is designed to scaffold the essentials of teaching and learning, providing a clear, manageable framework to support these new educators.

What Sets Finita Apart:

• Focus on Adult Learners: Our system is specifically tailored to meet the needs and learning styles of adults, integrating their life and professional experiences into the teaching context.

• Cognitive Science-Based Framework: We leverage research from cognitive science to reduce cognitive load and facilitate easier adaptation to teaching roles.

• Practice-Oriented Learning: Finita emphasizes practical teaching habits and routines that directly impact student learning, using evidence-based practices like:

• Visible Learning

• Thinking Maps

• Kagan Cooperative Learning Strategies

• The SIOP Model for Multilingual Learners

These methodologies are not just theoretical but are applied in ways that make sense to those new to the teaching profession.

The Finita Booster Series:

Our signature offering, the Finita Booster for Transitioning Teachers, is a three-part series designed to rapidly upskill non-certified staff. Participants in this series will:

• Learn to establish a positive classroom environment that fosters learning.

• Develop skills to plan and execute standards-based lessons effectively.

• Engage students with grade-level content, ensuring equitable learning opportunities.

Impact and Outcomes:

After completing the Finita Booster series, transitioning teachers report increased confidence and competence in their teaching abilities. They feel more integrated into the school community and are better equipped to take advantage of ongoing professional development and induction support offered by school districts.

Our Philosophy:

"We focus on less to get more!" By concentrating on foundational teaching practices and reducing the overwhelming range of skills typically presented to new teachers, we help transitioning teachers to focus, refine, and excel in their critical initial years.

Join Us:

Finita is more than a program—it's a movement to empower new educators with tools to succeed from day one in the classroom. If you're an administrator looking to support your transitioning staff, or a professional considering a move into education, reach out to learn how Finita can facilitate this transition.