CJ Reynolds

@teachyourclassoffofficial

Believer | Teacher | Author | Speaker | PD Specialist 💥 Helping educators teach with joy & impact 📘 Author of Teach Your Class Off Start Here ⬇️
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For the first time in my career, a student gave me an apple today. Classic teacher moment unlocked.

The funny part? Last week, another student gave me a giant pumpkin. 🎃

At this rate, I’m either being set up for the healthiest farmers market ever… or my classroom is about to turn into a produce stand. 2025-09-10 05:10:46 For the first time.. 61 -64% 0 -100%
Instead of starting the year with a long list of rules, I asked my students: “What’s something you wish this year could be?” They wrote their answers on sticky notes, posted them on our Wonderwall, and suddenly I had a window into the kind of year they’re hoping for. 💭✨ A simple shift that turns the focus from limits to possibilities.

Teachers — what would your students put on a Wonderwall?

#Wonderwall #TeachYourClassOff #StudentVoice #ClassroomIdeas #TeacherLife #BackToSchool #ClassroomInspo #HighSchoolTeacher #MiddleSchoolTeacher #EngagedLearning #BuildingCommunity #TeacherGram #EduInspiration #TeachingWithHeart #PositiveClassroom 2025-09-06 22:51:38 Instead of.. 52 -70% 6 -32%
From repping the philadelphiaeagles 🦅 in Cowboys country, to ghost stories with Stranger Things, to getting “mugged” (the good kind 😂)… this week had it all.
Brody as the mascot flying down the hallway, pep rally hype with my crew, a fire drill selfie for the memories, and plenty of little surprises that made school feel unforgettable.

Pretty great week. Now—bring on the weekend. Go Eagles. 🦅✨ 2025-09-06 02:23:04 From r.. 240 +41% 2 -77%
City teaching vs. country teaching:
In Philly, kids brought me snacks from the corner store.
In New Mexico, a student brought me a pumpkin so big it had to be delivered to the office. 🎃
Both mean the world. ❤️ 2025-09-05 02:08:38 City teaching vs. .. 146 -14% 4 -54%
I asked my students: “What do you wish your teachers knew about their students?”
Their answers were honest, powerful, and a reminder that every kid has a story worth hearing. 💡
#TeachersOfTikTok #TeacherLife #TeachYourClassOff #Education 2025-08-30 23:48:30 I asked my student.. 76 -55% 6 -32%
Second week of school, LET’s GO! Standing at my desk this Monday morning feeling ready for what’s ahead.

This weekend I reminded myself of something I don’t think teachers get encouraged enough in: rest. Taking time to actually be filled up. There’s an old quote that says, “A better prepared pastor is better than a better prepared message.” I’d argue the same is true for us, a better prepared teacher is better than a better prepared lesson.

I took most of Saturday to do things that refueled me, and I can already feel the difference. Here’s to starting the week full and ready. I hope you are too.

Peace,
Reynolds 2025-08-26 03:44:09 Second we.. 311 +82% 5 -43%
Week One: Complete.
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Back in the classroom, and it already feels like home again. Loved connecting with so many students and colleagues this week. It was an awesome start. Grateful for the weekend recharge, but honestly… already excited for what’s ahead next week. 2025-08-23 08:34:33 Week One: Complete. ... 165 -3% 8 -9%
Day 2 is in the books!
Today was such a solid day. We kicked off our Life Odyssey projects and the students crushed it. 
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 It’s been a while since I filmed in the classroom, but it felt great to get back at it (I even shot 2 new videos today 🎥). Keep an eye out for those dropping on YouTube soon.

To my students: you did an awesome job today, and I’m looking forward to seeing what tomorrow brings. 💯 And just a heads up…if you need a place to eat lunch or just chill, my room is open. Swing by anytime.

See y’all tomorrow. ✌🏽 2025-08-20 03:04:05 Day 2 .. 369 +116% 24 +174%
First day of school. 
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New classroom . New grade. New students. New school. New state. 
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Let’s go! 2025-08-19 04:21:20 First day of school. ... 638 +274% 45 +414%
First Meet the Teacher night at my new school.
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Met so many amazing parents, felt so much energy in the room, and now I’m even more excited for the year ahead! #Teachyourclassoff 2025-08-15 08:02:25 First Meet the Teacher .. 377 +121% 14 +60%
New Teacher Boot Camp is your blueprint for starting the school year with confidence, clarity, and energy.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, unprepared, or unsure how to set the right tone from day one… this is the game plan you’ve been waiting for.

Inside, you’ll learn exactly how to:
✅ Build strong student relationships—fast
✅ Set expectations and routines that actually stick
✅ Avoid burnout before it starts
✅ Create a classroom culture that inspires all year long

Whether you’re brand new or ready for a fresh start, this Boot Camp will equip you with the tools, strategies, and mindset to own your classroom from day one.

🎯 Start the year strong. Teach with purpose. Love your job again.

📌 Link in bio to join today — your future self will thank you. 2025-08-10 06:17:45 .. 130 -24% 5 -43%
We walked one and a quarter miles down under the surface into one of the largest caves in North America. When we got to the bottom, we sent a postcard to our family in New Jersey.  It was awesome. 2025-07-31 01:20:57 We walked one and a quart.. 32 -81% 0 -100%
18 years ago today this magnificent guy was born. Brody Charles Reynolds, has been one of the most special blessings of my life. 

Happy birthday my son ❤️🎉 2025-07-25 05:19:55 18 years ago today.. 90 -47% 11 +26%
💡Want to make your school year smoother?
Get to know your office staff. Learn the names of the custodians. Say hi to the folks who fix things.
They are the real MVPs of the building—and building relationships with them early can save you from a lot of headaches later.
A little kindness goes a long way.

#teacherlife #schoolstaff #teacheradvice #backtoschool #newteacher #teacherrelationships #classroomsetup #teachercommunity #teachertips #teachersofinstagram #teachyourclassoff #schoolculture #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #teachersupport #teacherwellbeing 2025-07-13 19:33:38 💡Want to make your s.. 35 -79% 0 -100%
I got LOCKED in my school building.
Why? Because I assumed I knew the hours.
Pro tip: Don’t just prep your classroom, learn your school’s norms, policies, and procedures before day one.
What time do doors lock? Where do you park? Can you eat in the lounge?
Know before you go, fam.

#teacherlife #backtoschool #teacherprep #newteacheradvice #schoolnorms #teachersofinstagram #teachertips #firstyearteacher #funnyteacher #teachyourclassoff #teacherfails #classroomsetup #lockedin #teachertruths #schoolpolicies #teacherproblems 2025-07-12 20:01:23 I got LOCKED in my sc.. 68 -60% 3 -66%
🎤 The energy. The real talk. The transformation.
This isn’t just professional development—it’s a movement.

I’ve spent the last decade helping teachers reignite their passion and build classrooms where students thrive. If you’re looking for a keynote speaker or workshop that leaves your staff inspired and equipped, this trailer is for you.

🔥 Watch the full speaker trailer here: [LINK IN BIO]
📅 Booking now for 2025–2026 PD days, conferences, and school events.

Let’s teach our class off.

#TeachYourClassOff #EducationSpeaker #KeynoteSpeaker #TeacherPD #BackToSchool2025 #ProfessionalDevelopment #TeacherTraining #MotivateTeachers #InspireEducators #StaffDevelopment #SchoolCulture #ClassroomManagement #TeacherWellbeing #TeacherLife #TeacherInspiration #PDThatWorks #TeacherLeadership #EduSpeaker #TeacherMotivation #Edutopia #EduInfluencer #BetterTeaching #RealTalkEducation 2025-07-12 07:42:36 🎤 .. 26 -85% 1 -89%
The copy machine will jam. The line will be long. Someone will need 300 double-sided worksheets.
Save yourself the stress—go in early and get your copies done now.
Future You will thank you.

#teacherlife #backtoschool #teachertips #firstdayofschool #teacherprep #teacherorganization #teacheradvice #newteachers #classroomsetup #teachersoftiktok #teachgram #teachyourclassoff #teacherhumor #copyroomchaos 2025-07-09 19:34:09 The copy machine will j.. 85 -50% 7 -20%
Keeping parents and students in the loop used to feel impossible—emails, notes home, class updates—it was a lot.

Now I use Khanmigo to write my weekly class newsletter in minutes. I can email it, text it, or send it through WhatsApp so families actually see what’s going on.

📣 Clear, fast, and totally FREE.
📲 You can find the link to try Khanmigo in my bio.
#TeachYourClassOff #Khanmigo #KhanAcademy #ParentCommunication #ClassNewsletter #TeacherHack #AIforTeachers #TeacherTools #FreeForTeachers #TeacherTimeSaver #MiddleSchoolTeacher #HighSchoolTeacher #ElementaryTeacher #EdTech #TeachSmarter #TeacherSupport #TeachYourClassOff 2025-07-08 20:31:32 Keeping paren.. 61 -64% 0 -100%
Writing IEPs used to take me forever—until I started using this.

Khanmigo is a FREE tool that helps teachers write measurable goals, generate accommodations, and communicate clearly with parents. It saves time without sacrificing quality—and it was actually built for teachers.

✨ You can try Khanmigo for FREE right now.
📲 Click the link in my bio to check it out.

#TeachYourClassOff #IEPhelp #SpecialEducation #TeacherHack #Khanmigo #KhanAcademy #FreeForTeachers #AIforTeachers #TeacherTools #EdTech #TeacherSupport #LessonPlanning #TeacherTimeSaver #SpedTeacher #TeachSmarter #MiddleSchoolTeacher #HighSchoolTeacher #teachyourclassoff 2025-07-08 00:09:33 Writing IEPs use.. 54 -68% 0 -100%
Lesson planning doesn’t have to take hours. 🧠✏️
Khanmigo can help you build full lesson plans—objectives, hooks, activities, and all—in just a few clicks. And the best part? It’s 100% FREE for teachers.
I’ve been using it to save time and get better ideas than what I would’ve come up with alone.
✨ Click the link in my bio to try Khanmigo now and take back your planning time.
#teachyourclassoff ##LessonPlanning #TeacherHack #Khanmigo #KhanAcademy #FreeForTeachers #AIforTeachers #PlanningMadeEasy #TeacherTimeSaver #EdTech #ELAteacher #TeacherSupport #MiddleSchoolTeacher #HighSchoolTeacher #TeachSmarter #TeacherTools #AIinEducation #teachyourclassoff 2025-07-05 20:14:50 Less.. 99 -42% 4 -54%
My classroom used to run on chaos.
Now it runs on rhythm.

Not because I figured out some magical classroom trick—but because I finally built a system that works with my students, not against them.

I call it the Classroom Management Blueprint—and it’s everything I wish I had my first five years teaching.

✅ How I greet students
✅ How I reset the room
✅ How I handle behavior before it becomes a problem
✅ How I build routines that create peace—not pressure

If your classroom feels like it’s running you, this is the reset button.

🎯 Link in bio to grab it.
Let’s make this your best year yet.

#TeachYourClassOff #ClassroomManagement #TeacherLife #BackToSchool #FirstYearTeacher #TeacherInspiration #ClassroomRoutines #TeacherSupport #HighSchoolTeacher #MiddleSchoolTeacher #classroomtips 2025-07-01 05:03:12 My.. 81 -53% 2 -77%
Hey hey! It’s been a minute and I know there are quite a few new followers on here, so let’s do a reintroduction...
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I’m CJ Reynolds — a high school English teacher who started out teaching in Camden and West Philly, and now somehow lives and teaches in rural New Mexico (yes, that’s a real-life plot twist).
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I’m the author of Teach Your Class Off, the creator of the YouTube channel Teach Your Class Off, co-host of The Rules To Engagement, and was featured in the PBS documentary Revive: Solving the Challenges of Teacher Retention — which basically means I’ve cried on camera for education more times than I care to admit.
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👨‍🏫 I’m also a teacher mentor, a professional development speaker, and a guy trying to help educators not lose their minds and actually love what they do.
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But more than all that:
✝️ I’m a follower of Jesus
💍 Married to my high school sweetheart (30 years together and somehow, she still laughs at my jokes on every evening walk we take together.)
👨‍👧‍👦 Dad to two amazing teens
🐶 Dog dad to Bentley
🐱 And cat wrangler to Pocky (who runs our house)
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Whether you’re here for classroom tips, silly stories, book recs, teacher pep talks, or just a reminder that you’re not alone in this work, I’m glad you’re here.
Drop a comment and say hi or tell me where you teach! Let’s build something good together. 

#TeachYourClassOff #TeacherLife #ReintroductionPost #RulesToEngagement #TeacherMentor #ChristianEducator #HighSchoolTeacher #PBSRevive #classroommagic 2025-06-24 19:21:41 .. 376 +120% 32 +265%
There are only two things I regret in this life: not marrying sooner and not becoming a father sooner.

Being a dad is one of the greatest joys I’ve ever known. It grounds me, grows me, and fills my days with purpose and laughter I never knew I needed. I still can’t fully put into words how much it means to me.

So on this Father’s Day, I want to say this:

To the dads showing up every day trying to be the father they always wished they had.
To the dads doing their best with what they’ve got.
To the men stepping in as fathers — uncles, brothers, cousins, mentors, stepdads, foster dads — holding space where someone else couldn’t or no longer can.
Thank you. You matter more than you know.

And to my own kids, thank you for making this the best job I’ve ever had.

Happy Father’s Day. 💛

#FathersDay #DadLife #Gratitude #teachyourclassoff 2025-06-16 06:03:46 Ther.. 234 +37% 7 -20%
After three years away from the classroom… I got the keys again. 🗝️

This is it — my brand new high school classroom in rural New Mexico. Completely empty. No desks. No bulletin boards. No carpet. Just concrete floors and big dreams.

I’m starting from scratch — and honestly? I couldn’t be more excited.

This space is going to become something special. A place students actually want to be. A classroom that feels more like a co-working space, coffee shop, and creative studio than a traditional school room.

If you could design your dream classroom from the ground up…
👉 What’s one thing you’d have to include? 2025-06-15 05:02:27 A.. 443 +159% 33 +277%
IEPs shouldn’t feel like a mountain you have to climb alone. 🧠💪
If you’re overwhelmed, you’re not a bad teacher—you’re a human teacher.
In this video, I break down how to actually manage IEPs without drowning in paperwork, confusion, or guilt… and how to focus on what matters most: supporting your students.
🎥 Watch the full video now—link in bio.

#TeachYourClassOff #IEPTips #SpecialEducationSupport #InclusiveTeaching #TeacherOverwhelm #DifferentiatedInstruction #TeacherLife #ClassroomSupport #HighSchoolTeacher #MiddleSchoolTeacher #IEPHelp #TeacherWellness #YouTubeTeachers 2025-06-09 22:33:13 IE.. 19 -89% 0 -100%

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