If you're an aspiring teacher in New York who wants to work with students in diverse populations, you should contact Varsity Tutors about EAS prep courses. We can sign you up for an EAS class that caters to your needs individually. You'll have the opportunity to work one on one with an experienced test prep instructor who can customize EAS classes to help you learn in the most effective and efficient ways for you. Contact our Educational Directors today or keep on reading below to get more information on how EAS courses can help you reach for your certification goals.
The Educating All Students (EAS) certification was created by the New York State Teacher Certification Exams (NYSTCE) program to ensure that educators had the proper qualifications to facilitate learning for diverse student populations, such as those with different abilities, English language learners, and special needs students. These students need different kinds of support, and an EAS prep course can help you strengthen your skills in these crucial areas. Whether you need to build your understanding of pedagogical strategies for working with ELL students, how to provide the proper assistive technology to students with disabilities, or approaches for handling communication with parents when a special needs student needs intervention, an EAS course can help you. If you're not exactly sure where you should be putting your study efforts, an EAS prep class instructor can first get to know you and understand your abilities and knowledge gaps so that they can customize a plan to keep you working towards improvement.
The EAS test uses multiple-choice questions and writing prompts to assess your knowledge of several key student populations. Here's a breakdown of the sections of the test that you can prepare for during EAS prep classes:
EAS Competencies | # Multiple Choice | Percentage of Exam | # Constructed Response | Percentage of Exam |
Diverse Student Populations | 11 | 18 | 1 | 10 |
English Language Learners | 11 | 18 | 1 | 10 |
Special Needs and Learning Disabilities | 10 | 18 | 1 | 10 |
Teacher Responsibilities | 5 | 8 | - | - |
School-Home Relationships | 5 | 8 | - | - |
To perform at your best on test day, you should not only understand the content that you'll see on the exam but the way the exam is laid out as well. Your EAS course can make sure you understand everything you'll be expected to know and how you'll be expected to do it. As an example, here's how your written responses are scored on the EAS exam:
EAS Constructed Response Scoring Criteria
- Content
- Does the response meet the requirements?
- Analysis, Synthesis, and Application of Pedagogical Principles
- Does the response show that the candidate understands the provided exhibits?
- Command of Evidence
- Does the response present relevant support?
Another advantage of an EAS course is that your instructor can provide you with strategies for the exam's format and scoring criteria. Test-taking skills like time management, eliminating obviously wrong answers to limit our options and increase your chances of getting multiple-choice questions correct, and formulating your responses in full before writing them can go a long way in helping you perform to your potential on test day. Your EAS prep class can help you build these skills, and you can use them throughout your career for further certifications, recertifications, and even to help your students face exams with confidence.
If you're ready to see what EAS prep classes can do for you, reach out to Varsity Tutors today. We're ready to pair you with an EAS class instructor who can meet you at a convenient time for easy online sessions that help you reach for your goals.

Charlotte: EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...your academic goals! I have a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Special Education, but don't let that fool you; I've done dramaturgical and authorial research for novelists, stand-up comedy, and grant writing! I also speak five languages, three of which are dead! Getting people excited about literature and literacy is my passion, so I'm more than happy to talk you through that hard essay question, or help you make sense of a difficult piece of...
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- CUNY Hunter College - Masters in Education, Education of the Learning Disabled
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- ACT English
- Other
- Pre-Algebra
- +67 subjects

John: EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...Title-1 high-school, serving high-needs BIPOC students, where I took on leadership and teaching roles. I was a team leader for the 9th grade English department, created department wide unit plans for a variety of texts, and taught both honors-level and special-needs students. I was a member of our school's Equity Committee and co-creator of a mentorship group for male-identifying students of color. During the 2020/2021 remote-learning school year, I utilized a variety of technologies, including...
Education & Certification
- Oglethorpe University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- The New School - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- NYSTCE - New York State Teacher Certification Examinations
- Certified Reading Intervention
- Art
- +85 subjects

Jacqueline: EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...I'm Jackie. I am currently an English as a New Language (ENL) teacher in Westchester County working with Kindergarten and 1st grade students. This is my second year in this position. Previously I was a PreKindergarten teacher in the Bronx for two years. `I love working with students and developing their literacy skills to become confident and skilled readers, writers and build social skills to communicate effectively with peers and adults. Please reach out if...
Education & Certification
- SUNY College at Cortland - Bachelor of Science, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
- CUNY Hunter College - Masters in Education, Children's and Adolescent Literature
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- Test Prep
- Elementary School
- Elementary School Writing
- +11 subjects

Momo: EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
I am a passionate educator who seeks to create and foster equity, opportunity, and access within education. I love to learn WITH students while facilitating their academic growth. I think the most exciting part about teaching and tutoring is seeing the impact of academic growth and personal growth within students lives. I cant wait to work with you and grow with you!
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
- Relay Graduate School of Education - Masters in Education, Special Education
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- CBEST - The California Basic Educational Skills Test
- AP Microeconomics
- Study Skills
- +86 subjects

Destiny: EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...love educating people and helping others accomplish their educational goals! Education propels us forward in a positive and prolific direction. I have been tutoring and teaching music since January 2007, and I have enjoyed it since day one! Currently I am: 1. A product manager 2. A published author 3. A personal fitness and nutrition trainer 4. A seasoned tutor since 2007 5. An entrepreneur and business woman since age 9 6. Music teacher (Piano &...
Education & Certification
- University of Georgia - Bachelors, 1. Public Administration, Policy, & Management 2. Psychology 3. Gender & Women's Studies
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- CAE - Certified Association Executive Exam
- GACE - Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators
- CBEST - The California Basic Educational Skills Test
- +578 subjects

Irena: EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
I am an elementary school teacher during the day and a student too- learning really is life long. My favorite hobbies are mostly outdoor activities like hiking and climbing. I love traveling in the USA and to Europe, which is where I'm from. I love art in all its form, visual and performing arts. My favorite subjects are Math and Science. Reading always calms and there's nothing I love more than a good book.
Education & Certification
- CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Education
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- CST - California Standards Test
- Middle School Writing
- Study Skills
- +18 subjects

Heather: EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...to help students learn something new and then be able to watch them expand upon it. I love to see when a student realizes that they finally "get it", or "just realize that they have just learned(something new), and become more confident in themselves". Affirmation and praise and ensuring all students come to understand and believe they are "Highly Intelligent" in every way possible is important. I am blessed to possess many of the skills...
Education & Certification
- Armstrong Atlantic State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Murray State University - Current Grad Student, Public Administration
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- Exam P - Probability
- CSRM - Certified School Risk Manager
- Six Sigma
- +443 subjects

Erin: EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...3rd Grade Special Education Teacher in NYC. I recently finished my Masters in Special Education at PACE University and graduated with Cum Laude distinction. I"m also pursuing my Ph.D. in Special Education at Regent University. At the completion of my Doctoral program, I plan to pursue a second career in making effective changes to Special Education at the curricular level and administratively, and also instruct rising educators on how to constructively aid Special Education students...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Anthropology
- Pace University-New York - Master of Arts Teaching, Special Education
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- Public Speaking
- High School English
- Phonics
- +14 subjects

Krystal: EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...to work with you on your academic goals. I'm an experienced, licensed classroom teacher who has taught pre-k through adults in all areas of reading, writing, special education, organization, study habits, test prep, public speaking, and personal and professional development. I've done extensive research in dealing with academic and social anxieties as they impact school performance. My areas of licensure are language arts and special education. I can't wait to see your academic growth!
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Education, Education
- University of Dayton - Masters in Education, Education
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- CSET - California Subject Examinations for Teachers
- TExES - Texas Examinations of Educator Standards
- MTC - Missouri Teacher Certification
- +177 subjects

Ashira : EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...teacher and tutor. While I enjoy teaching a wide range of content and skills, I am most passionate about Social Studies and English Language Arts. I hope to inspire a new generation of learners and to impart enthusiasm and curiosity to my students through collaboration and meaningful engagement. I believe that every child is entitled to academic success. And most of all, I believe that learning can be, and should be, fun for all learners.
Education & Certification
- Lander College for Women a Division of Touro College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- College of Mount Saint Vincent - Masters in Education, Special Education
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- Elementary School
- Spelling, Grammar, and Writing Skills Class
- AP US History
- +32 subjects

Andre: EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...I am a bilingual museum educator at National Children's Museum. I graduated with a B.A. in Economics from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus, a Juris Doctor from the InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico, and an M.S. in Education from CUNY City College of New York. As an educator, I have experience creating programs and curriculum for STEM, Arts, and Language. I also have experience teaching English Language Arts, and science for the...
Education & Certification
- University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- CUNY City College - Masters in Education, Bilingual Education
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- NYSTCE - New York State Teacher Certification Examinations
- Certified Wired for Reading
- Algebra
- +46 subjects

Katey: EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...of subsets within subjects including English, Social Sciences, Math, Science, ESL and Language Acquisition, Test Preparation and Certificate Exam Training at all grade and age levels. Including but not limited to entrance exams, graduate and post-graduate exams and certifications, SAT, PSAT, GED, ISEE, SSAT, CSET, Praxis, GMAT, LSAT, HSPT, SHSAT, GRE, Grade Level State Specific Standardized Tests and college/Armed Forces admission preparation. I work with several clients year-round on a consistent basis for general studies,...
Education & Certification
- George Mason University - Bachelor in Arts, Business Communications
- George Mason University - Masters in Education, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- Exam PA - Predictive Analytics
- CDL - Commercial Driver's License
- CSET - California Subject Examinations for Teachers
- +398 subjects

Rebecca: EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...also tutored a 7th grader in French because I studied the language throughout middle school and high school. It is so rewarding to see students make progress during our sessions together. I have a good understanding of curriculum and various teaching strategies since I recently student taught 5th and 1st grade. I believe that every student learns differently, therefore it is important to individualize instruction. I am passionate about tutoring students to help them work...
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Geneseo - Bachelor of Science, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
- University of Rochester - Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- NYSTCE - New York State Teacher Certification Examinations
- Writing
- Elementary School English
- +12 subjects

Danielle : EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...elementary educator for the past 13 years and have worked with grades K-3 in both NJ and NY. I've spent the majority of my career working as an inclusion teacher, ensuring all students regardless of their learning needs/styles are able to access the content in ways thats are beneficial for each child. Additionally, I've worked hard to break down tough content so that it is accessible and memorable for each child. I believe each child...
Education & Certification
- Seton Hall University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
- Kean University - Master of Arts, Special Education
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- Math
- High School English
- Middle School English
- +19 subjects

Robert: EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) 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
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- GACE - Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators
- OAE - Ohio Assessments for Educators
- RICA - Reading Instruction Competence Assessment
- +212 subjects

Elizabeth: EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...speakers for over 14 years, which I love. I work as a Professor of Composition and Literature, and currently tutor two ESL professionals. I have also taught Speech, Psychology and Theatre on a collegiate level, as well as lower level English, ESL, Composition, Speech, and Theatre. I am available to tutor these subjects, along with other Humanities, from five years old through high school, college and beyond, including seniors! I am also a published author.
Education & Certification
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theater Arts
- Iona College - Masters in Education, English
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- NCE - National Counselor Exam
- CSET - California Subject Examinations for Teachers
- +250 subjects

Jeffrey: EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...tutoring approach is one of coaching, mentoring, and helping the student understand exactly what level and detail of help that they need to get ahead. Combining the personal discipline learned during 20 years as a Naval Officer with the unique expertise learned in one-on-one communication with peers and sailors as well as my five children, I can help you or your child succeed. A Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, and a Math Minor help qualify me...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
- City University of Seattle - Master of Science, Project Management
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- Insurance License
- PMP
- Exam P - Probability
- +335 subjects

Reanna: EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...of a 5 year combined bachelors and masters degree program in Biology and special Education. When I graduate in the May 2020 I will pursue certifications in Biology 7-12, Special education 1-12, general science, and elementary education 1-6. Currently I also work as a substitute teacher at several local school districts in the capital region. I strive to be the best teacher I can be by focussing on students' strengths to help them succeed.
Education & Certification
- The College of Saint Rose - Bachelor in Arts, Biology Teacher Education
- The College of Saint Rose - Master of Science, Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- Elementary School Science
- Middle School Science
- Elementary School English
- +18 subjects