
Michelle: FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations course instructor
...I am Mrs. Michelle Valenca and I have been teaching for over 20 years. I am a lifelong learner and I enjoy watching others learn and enjoy science! I like to create fun and engaging lessons. I have my Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and my Master of Arts in Secondary Education both from the University of Rhode Island. I have worked in aquariums, interned with professors, and have been a TA for college...
Education & Certification
- University of Rhode Island - Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology
- University of Rhode Island - Master of Arts, High School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- USMLE Step 1
- PRAXIS
- Business
- +101 subjects

Katey: FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations course instructor
...hold five Master of Education (M.Ed.) degrees, these include, English, Social Sciences, Science, Mathematics and Special Education (all exceptionalities). As well, I have a B.A. in Communication, a Minor in Psychology and Minor in Sociology. All of which I earned from George Mason University. In my 15 years as an educator I have taught and tutored over 399 subject areas, online as well as in-person with pupils of all ages. I have piloted programs implementing...
Education & Certification
- George Mason University - Bachelor in Arts, Business Communications
- George Mason University - Masters in Education, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- MTC - Missouri Teacher Certification
- CSET - California Subject Examinations for Teachers
- CBEST - The California Basic Educational Skills Test
- +398 subjects

Gary: FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations course instructor
I graduated from the University of North Carolina @ Wilmington with a degree in Earth Science (Geography). I then became a US Navy meteorologist/oceanography. I have earned a Master of Business Administration from Jacksonville University in Florida and a Master of Arts in Mathematics Education from Western Governors University in Salt Lake City.
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington - Bachelor in Arts, Geography
- Western Governors University - Master of Arts, Mathematics Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- Study Skills and Organization
- Elementary School Math
- Math
- +9 subjects

Sabrina: FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations course instructor
...I'm Sabrina! My mission is to make students' lives easier and help them to achieve their academic goals. I enjoy tutoring students not only to help them comprehend academic concepts but also master them. It brings me joy when a student suddenly has that "a-ha!" moment, and everything makes sense. I am patient and easy to understand, which makes covering a lot of material during our lessons feasible. I like to empower students and create...
Education & Certification
- Lane Community College - Associate in Arts, Criminal Justice
- University of Oregon - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
- Seminole State College - Bachelor of Education, Education
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- Elementary School Writing
- Middle School Math
- Algebra
- +39 subjects

Stacey: FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations course instructor
...have been working with students of all ages in academic settings for over 30 years. Most of my experience has been as a classroom teacher for middle school English/ language arts, but I have also taught marine biology, American history and problem solving. While I have only lived in two states, I have traveled to 45 out of 50. Hawaii, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Ohio are still on my list. Travel has always been...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
- University of Florida - Masters in Education, English
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- PRAXIS
- PRAXIS English
- Professional Certifications
- +43 subjects

Madeleine: FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations course instructor
...LOVE teaching and have over 15 years experience in classrooms, homeschooling, and in various tutoring settings with children from ages 3-17. My aim in my teaching and tutoring sessions is to instill a love of literacy and to grow students into life-long learners. While working with my students, I aim to make sessions an engaging, positive and effective experience. On our first meeting, I try to build a rapport with my students by learning about...
Education & Certification
- Florida State University - Bachelor of Science, Textile Science
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- MTC - Missouri Teacher Certification
- MTEL - Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure
- PRAXIS
- +130 subjects

Damaris: FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations course instructor
...believe the classroom is an interconnected community and that everyone, from teacher, to students and parents, must contribute to maintain a positive learning climate. Students are individuals that all learn in unique ways. Therefore, I use multiple methods of teaching (linguistic, visual, auditory, kinesthetic) to reach varied learners so that no one is left behind. Everyone in the learning environment is a contributor as a student, teacher, and thinker. I have, of course, learned from...
Education & Certification
- University of Phoenix-South Florida Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Business, General
- Florida Gulf Coast University - Masters in Education, Special Education
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- FRT - Foundations of Reading Test
- PRAXIS
- English
- +97 subjects

Kari: FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations course instructor
...am a graduate of Warner University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Exceptional Student Education. I have six years of teaching experience. During these years I taught middle school US History, intensive reading, math, language arts, and science. My most recent position was as a support facilitator at a high school in the following math classes: Algebra 1, Geometry, Math for College Readiness, Financial Algebra and Liberal Arts Math. My role as the support...
Education & Certification
- Warner University - Bachelor in Arts, Education of the Gifted and Talented
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- Special Education
- Essay Editing
- High School English
- +24 subjects

Aretha: FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations course instructor
I am a graduate of more than one prestige institution in the Caribbean namely. My last graduation in Jamaica was from the University of the West Indies, where I majored in Mathematics Education. Since graduation I have traveled to several places, where I have taught in various secondary level schools and as such, I have acquired experiences and learning strategies to better help in meeting the varying needs of my students, One year I had...
Education & Certification
- Shortwood Teacher's College - Bachelor of Education, Mathematics Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- ACCUPLACER ESL - Sentence Meaning
- Algebra
- Science
- +46 subjects

Sophia: FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations course instructor
...am teacher and has been for 7 years now. I attended Florida Atlantic University from my bachelor's degree. I went to American of College of Education for my master's degree. My bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. My master's is in Educational Leadership. On my teacher certificate, I am endorsed in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and in Elementary Education K-6. I am working towards my reading endorsement and leadership certification. My tutoring experience...
Education & Certification
- Florida Atlantic University - Bachelor, Elementary Education
- American College of Education - Master's/Graduate, Educational Leadership
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- Elementary Reading and Phonics Class
- Elementary School Math
- Writing
- +9 subjects

Meg: FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations course instructor
...to Varsity Tutors, I've helped many teachers/students pass their educational exams in the last 20yrs of tutoring/teaching. It's recommended to complete 12-36h of consistent weekly/monthly tutoring sessions in an effort to prepare for success and the best opportunity to pass your exam(s). We can meet 1-2 hours weekly until you take the exam. Or, twice weekly. *I've helped many teachers/students pass the following educational teacher licensure exams, including: English, Reading, PE/PEH, Art, Music, Math, History/SS-SC,...
Education & Certification
- The University of Tennessee - Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Administration and Management
- Lincoln Memorial University - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- OAE - Ohio Assessments for Educators
- RICA - Reading Instruction Competence Assessment
- MTEL - Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure
- +238 subjects

Jacqueline: FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations course instructor
...24 years of experience as a special education teacher, coach, and leader, I am passionate about helping students achieve their fullest potential. I have had the privilege of working with learners from pre-K to post-high school, tailoring my approach to meet each student's unique needs. I specialize in providing explicit, direct instruction and making necessary modifications to ensure that every student, regardless of their learning challenges, can succeed. Building strong relationships with my students is...
Education & Certification
- Northeastern University - Master of Arts, Special Education
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- CSET - California Subject Examinations for Teachers
- PRAXIS
- Sociology
- +11 subjects

Zachary: FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations course instructor
...a tutor, I strive to impart the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful learners at any level. I developed these skills during my doctoral studies, and I pass them along to my students. I do this by establishing strong relationships predicated on trust and safety. With almost a decade in the educational profession and higher educational space, I have a vast wealth of experiences to assist students (Test Preparation, English Language Arts, Social Studies,...
Education & Certification
- University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelor of Education, High School Teaching
- University of South Florida-Main Campus - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
- The University of West Florida - Masters in Education, Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
- University of Florida - Doctor of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- PRAXIS
- CogAT
- +45 subjects

Laurie: FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations course instructor
A passionate professional with over 20 years combined experience teaching elementary and middle school education, with a specialty in reading instruction and an aptitude for creating life-long readers!
Education & Certification
- Florida Atlantic University - Diploma, Elementary School Teaching
- Bethune-Cookman University - Associate in Arts, Arts, General
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- Middle School
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Elementary School
- +12 subjects

Aubrey: FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations course instructor
...the moment I learned what a job was, I knew I wanted a job where I was helping others. Raised by a teacher and professor, it felt as if teaching was in my blood. Becoming a teacher, with the main goal of helping my students succeed, was a no brainer. I attended the University of Central Florida (Go Knights!!!) and earned my degree in Secondary Education- Social Studies. Social studies is an umbrella with A...
Education & Certification
- University of Central Florida - Bachelor of Science, Social Studies Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- World History
- Social Studies
- Other
- +15 subjects

Fioldalisa : FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations course instructor
...believe that there is no set form of learning. Everyone learns differently. Teachers need to adapt to their students' needs rather than forcing them to follow one set mold. I started tutoring in 2013 when I moved to Florida. The state at that time was using Common Core and many students struggled just to keep up. Through tutoring I discovered how much I love teaching and decided to pursue a teaching degree in the mathematics...
Education & Certification
- Palm Beach State College - Associate in Arts, Mathematics Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- College Algebra
- CLEP College Mathematics
- Pre-Algebra
- +48 subjects
Robert: FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations course instructor
Helping students grow is a passion of mine; it is, in fact, my life's work. Since I graduated from the University of North Carolina in 2001 and NC Central University in 2005, I have worked to help students develop their potential in my roles as as an Exceptional Children's Teacher, Middle School ELA teacher, High School English and Social Studies teacher, and College Developmental Reading/Writing and English/History/Humanities instructor.
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor in Arts, English
- North Carolina Central University - Master of Arts, English
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- CSET - California Subject Examinations for Teachers
- OAE - Ohio Assessments for Educators
- TExES - Texas Examinations of Educator Standards
- +236 subjects
Education & Certification
- Florida Institute of Technology - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Systems Technology
- University of Phoenix-Central Florida Campus - Master of Arts, Business, General
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- Math
- Biology
- Pre-Algebra
- +9 subjects

Tiffany: FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations course instructor
Greetings/BienVenue/BienVenidos! My name is Mrs. Harris and I have embraced the wonderful world of teaching for over 20+ years having worked in a variety of educational settings, including for homeschooled families. I truly enjoy helping young people become the best versions of themselves, as I guide them through their learning goals! As a curious learner myself, I love helping young people discover facts and new ideas in learning. Here, we'll explore together!
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- Elementary School Math
- FCAT 2.0
- Writing
- +22 subjects

Yvonne: FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations course instructor
High School teacher with 20+ years of experience managing classrooms of 20-30 students, yet specializing in treating each student as an individual and encouraging them to reach their personal best. Adept at using positive reinforcement teaching techniques to encourage student behavior and development, while maintaining a firm but fair philosophy. I enjoy using my creativity and experience to engage students and foster an environment where each one can tap into their inner creative.
Education & Certification
- SUNY College at Buffalo - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Bowie State University - Master of Arts, Human Resources Development
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- PRAXIS
- English
- Middle School Writing
- +14 subjects