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Path to Certification: The Teacher's Guide

Path to Certification: The Teacher's Guide

By: Kathleen Jasper Ed.D.
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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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Episodes
  • Praxis Teaching Reading: Sample Test Questions
    Feb 16 2026

    In this episode, I walk you through sample test questions from the Praxis Teaching Reading exam so you can see exactly how phonemic awareness, phonics, morphology, and fluency show up on the test. I break down how test makers think, how to spot “NOT” questions and the next logical instructional step, and why words like explicit, systematic, and recursive matter so much. If you’re preparing for the Praxis Teaching Reading exam, this episode helps you think like the test so you can choose the best answer with confidence.

    📘 Ready to master your exam? Watch my complete step-by-step guide on YouTube: Praxis Teaching Reading: Sample Test Questions

    🚀 Prepare smarter, not harder. Access my study guides + online courses at kathleenjasper.com

    ✨ Let’s stay connected for teaching tips and exam strategies:
    Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | YouTube

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    4 mins
  • Strategic Leadership - Data Analysis
    Feb 9 2026

    In this episode, I break down what strategic leadership really looks like, starting with the data analysis that must happen before any meaningful decisions are made. I explain why disaggregated data is essential for identifying gaps, allocating resources, and improving instruction—both for real-world leadership and for success on the SLLA 6990 and Praxis 5412. I also walk through how strong leaders move from big-picture data to targeted, collaborative action that leads to real results for students.

    🎥 Ready to see leadership strategies explained step by step? Watch the full video here: Strategic Leadership - Data Analysis

    📚 Confidence comes from the right prep. Leadership exam resources available here: School Leadership Resources

    👩‍🏫 From studying to passing—I've got you covered. Browse study guides, online courses, and educator tools at kathleenjasper.com

    📲 Let’s stay connected for consistent exam support:
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    5 mins
  • How to Apply Foundational Skills in Open Responses
    Feb 2 2026

    In this episode, I break down how to confidently tackle the open or constructed response portion of reading exams without panicking or overthinking. I explain the predictable question types, show you how to work backwards from the task, and walk through a clear paragraph-by-paragraph structure that helps you earn full credit. I also model how to identify the right reading skill, choose a research-based strategy, and describe progress monitoring using the professional language exam scorers expect.

    📚 Watch my full step-by-step walkthrough on YouTube: How to Apply Foundational Skills in Open Responses

    🎯 Feel confident walking into test day with proven strategies and clear explanations. Find study guides and courses at kathleenjasper.com

    ✨ Connect for practical teaching tips and exam strategies:
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    4 mins
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