A substitute French teacher struggles to stay organized across multiple classrooms and schools, losing track of grading, lesson materials, and scheduling, leading to burnout and guilt.

Workarounds Described

• throws everything in bag when changing classrooms every hour
• works from teachers lounge or empty classroom to prep/grade
• brings heavy bag of books and essays on 1-hour train commute
• creates lessons and tests on weekends then forgets to post on homework app
• uses paper planners, sticky notes, binders, and calendars for organization

Implied Software Gaps

• Mobile lesson planning app with automatic sync to school calendar and homework platforms
• Grading workflow app that tracks which students need make-up tests and schedules them automatically
• Portable workspace app that consolidates all teaching materials and enables quick transitions between classrooms

SubOrganizer

SubOrganizer is a mobile-first organization app built specifically for substitute teachers who move between classrooms and schools. It consolidates lesson planning, grading tracking, student absence management, schedule updates, and communication tools into one seamless workspace, accessible from any device. Unlike generic planners, SubOrganizer is designed for the unique workflow of substitutes: quick transitions, no fixed desk, and constant schedule changes.

Existing Solutions Mentioned