Path to Certification: The Teacher's Guide
de Kathleen Jasper, Ed.D.
Praxis 5005 & 7005 Science Review: Earth, Life & Physical Science
Sobre este podcast
Path to Certification: The Teacher's Guide is the ultimate resource for aspiring educators navigating the complex world of teacher certification and job hunting in education.
Each episode delivers practical strategies for exam preparation, classroom readiness, and job interview success, drawn from real-world experience helping thousands of teaching candidates achieve certification. Whether you're struggling with content exams, nervous about classroom management, or looking to stand out in a competitive job market, this podcast transforms certification challenges into achievable steps.
From test-taking techniques to portfolio development, mock interviews to first-year teaching tips, we cover everything you need to transition confidently from candidate to certified educator. Join us weekly for expert guidance, inspiring success stories, and the support you need to launch your teaching career.
Visit https://kathleenjasper.com/ for comprehensive and in-depth preparation materials, study guides, test-taking strategies, and practical advice to help you succeed on certification exams and secure teaching positions.
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Episódios
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- Praxis 5005 & 7005 Science Review: Earth, Life & Physical Science · 2 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 66In this episode, I break down the three big science areas you’ll see on the Praxis 5005 and 7005 exams: earth and space, life science, and physical science. I walk through key…
- What is the Science of Teaching Reading? · 2 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 65In this episode, I break down the science of teaching reading, both as the Texas certification exam and as the explicit, systematic, and recursive approach to instruction that…
- Praxis Core Writing 5723: Grammar + Essays · 2 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 64In this episode, I break down the Praxis Core 5723 writing test, which gives you 100 minutes for grammar questions and two essays, and I explain why you should think like a test…
- Praxis 5004 & 7004 Social Studies: Tips & Strategies to Pass · 2 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 63In this episode, I break down the social studies section of the Praxis Elementary Education 5004 and 7004 exams, with a focus on US history, government, and citizenship, where…
- SLLA 6990 & Praxis 5412: Leadership Exam Strategies That Work · 2 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 62In this episode, I share my best strategies for cracking the SLLA 6990 and Praxis 5412 leadership exams, including why "choose all that apply" questions offer no partial credit…
- Praxis Core Reading 5713: Passage Strategy · 2 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 61In this episode, I share my best strategies for tackling the reading section of the Praxis Core exam (5713), from reading the questions first to spotting answer choices that are…
- Praxis 5003 & 7003 Math: Strategies to Pass Your Exam · 2 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 60In this episode, I dive into strategies for tackling the math subtest on the Praxis Elementary Education exams, the 5003 and 7003, showing you how to use answer choices to catch…
- What to Say in a Teacher Interview (Word-for-Word) · 2 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 59In this episode, I share four key talking points that will genuinely impress principals during your teacher interview: classroom management, using academic standards to plan…
- Better Classroom Questions: Wait Time, Rigor & No Call-Outs · 2 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 58In this episode, I share how a tough observation from my principal transformed my teaching: moving away from unison responses toward a raise-your-hand model so every student gets…
- How to Ace the Constructed Response on the Reading Exam · 2 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 57In this episode, I break down how to tackle the constructed response section of reading certification exams, sharing why your study guide content still matters even here. I walk…
- Reading Exam Secrets: Explicit, Systematic & Recursive Instruction · 2 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 56In this episode, I break down how to crack reading certification exams like the Foundations of Reading 190/890, STR 293, and Praxis 5205 by mastering three core concepts…
- Teacher Interview Checklist: Tips to Nail Your Interview · 2 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 55In this episode, I share my top three tips for nailing your teacher or leadership interview: researching the school beyond the basics, connecting your content area to reading and…
- How to Establish Classroom Routines and Procedures for a Better Classroom · 2 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 54In this episode, I dive into why routines and procedures are the secret to a smoother classroom, from walking in the door to what to do when work finishes early. I share how to…
- Praxis Core Exam Format Explained (Reading, Writing, Math) · 2 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 53In this episode, I break down the Praxis Core exam's three subtests, reading, writing, and math, covering what each section tests, how many questions to expect, and how much time…
- Praxis 5001 vs. 7001 Explained: Reading & Test Strategies · 2 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 52In this episode, I break down the key differences between the Praxis 5001 and 7001 exams, focusing on how the first section shifts from a broad Reading and Language Arts approach…
- Teaching Reading Exam: Constructed Response Formula · 3 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 51In this episode, I break down how to master the constructed response section of reading exams like the STR, Foundations of Reading, and Teaching Reading 5205. I walk through a…
- Teacher Interview Tips: Ace Your Interview · 2 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 50In this episode, I share three tips to help you crush your teacher interview: having a clear classroom management plan, showing how you differentiate instruction for struggling…
- Teaching Reading Exam: ELL, Vocabulary & Oral Language · 3 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 49In this episode, I break down three concepts that frequently appear on reading exams: supporting English learners through their first language and cognates, building oral…
- Best Questions to Ask at the End of Your Interview · 2 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 48In this episode, I walk you through how to answer one of the trickiest moments in a teacher interview — when the principal asks, "Do you have any questions for us?" I share my…
- Teaching Reading Exam: Think Like a Test Maker · 3 min · Temporada 1 Episódio 47In this episode, I share one of the most powerful strategies for passing reading exams like the Foundations of Reading, Praxis 5205, and STR: learning to think like a test maker…
