267 – Test Anxiety in Adults with Tina Wiles

Good Girls Get Rich Podcast

This week’s episode of Good Girls Get Rich is brought to you by Uplevel Media CEO and LinkedIn expert, Karen Yankovich. In this episode, guest Tina Wiles shares how adults can combat test anxiety.

Meet Tina Wiles, a passionate educational strategist and the heart behind My2tor, a woman-owned venture revolutionizing test preparation. With over 17 years of expertise, Tina specializes in conquering test anxiety, transforming it into confidence and success. At My2tor, Tina empowers students, professionals, and educators alike, turning the daunting task of test-taking into an opportunity for triumph. Using her experiences as a mother of four sons, an Industrial Engineer, and a certified high-school math teacher, Tina has created an innovative approach combining knowledge of test content with effective anxiety-management techniques. Her goal? To guide test-takers of all ages towards peak performance with unwavering confidence.

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About the Episode:

Join me in an inspiring chat with Tina Wiles, a remarkable entrepreneur who's walked a unique path from engineering to teaching to running a successful tutoring business. Tina's story is a testament to resilience and adaptability, showcasing her journey through different professional landscapes.

We explore Tina's transition from engineering at Motorola to her passion for teaching and tutoring. Her dedication to empowering students and her eventual leap into entrepreneurship paints a picture of determination and commitment.

We delve deep into the critical importance of teaching test-taking skills and combatting test anxiety, especially within K-12 education. Tina shares groundbreaking programs designed to equip teachers with tools to support their students, offering strategies to manage anxiety and excel in exams.

Takeaways from our conversation:

• Tina's diverse journey, reflecting resilience and adaptability.
• The significance of teaching test-taking skills and addressing test anxiety.
• Strategies for empowering students by training educators.
• The power of collaboration and mutual support in entrepreneurship.

We also discuss upcoming changes in programs, emphasizing the need to reach wider audiences and empower entrepreneurs, especially women, in their business endeavors.

Show Notes and Video:

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Magical Quotes from the Episode:

1. "Test taking is a skill, which means that you can learn how to take exams."
2. "If I could teach teachers how to provide tools to students, that changes millions of lives instead of thousands of lives."
3. "Being able to help more people, I love being able to help individuals. But if I could teach teachers to give tools to students, that changes millions of lives instead of thousands."
4. "Entrepreneurial wisdom meets education transformation!"
5. "From engineer to educator to entrepreneur, it's been quite the journey."

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

• Where you can find Tina Wiles:
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  • Anxiety Test
  • LinkedIn
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