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Path to Certification: The Teacher's Guide

Path to Certification: The Teacher's Guide

Written 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
  • How to Deal with Test Anxiety and Failure

    How to Deal with Test Anxiety and Failure
    Dec 8 2025

    In this episode, I open up about test anxiety, the fear of failure, and the importance of giving yourself grace throughout your certification journey. I share personal experiences, practical strategies for staying present, and a reminder that one score does not define you. Tune in for honest encouragement, mindset shifts, and tools to help you move forward with confidence.

    ✨ Grab your study materials and get ready to pass with confidence at kathleenjasper.com

    📲 Follow for daily test tips, free resources, and teacher prep support:
    Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | YouTube
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    4 mins
  • How to Engage Your Most Challenging Students

    How to Engage Your Most Challenging Students
    Nov 3 2025

    In this episode, I share the most effective classroom management strategies that go beyond punishment and focus on building real connections with students. Drawing from my experiences as both a teacher and administrator, I discuss the power of restorative practices, relationship-building, and accountability to create lasting behavior change. Whether you’re a new teacher or a school leader, you’ll find practical, heart-centered insights to help your students thrive.

    📚 If you want to learn more about classroom management or leadership strategies, these resources will help you:

    • The Confident Classroom
    • TEACH: A Survival Guide for New Educators
    • School Leadership Resources

    📖 Pass your exams. Inspire your students. Build your teaching career. Visit kathleenjasper.com

    ✨ Follow for teacher motivation, exam tips, and classroom support:
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    5 mins
  • Semicolons Made Simple: Use Them Like A Pro

    Semicolons Made Simple: Use Them Like A Pro
    Oct 28 2025

    In this episode, I break down the mystery of semicolons — those tricky punctuation marks that often appear on exams like the Praxis Core, SAT, ACT, and GRE. Learn how to confidently spot correct semicolon usage, avoid common grammar traps, and think like a test maker. Tune in for clear examples, practical tips, and strategies to boost your grammar and test scores.

    📘 Need a clearer picture? Watch my easy-to-follow walkthrough on YouTube: Semicolons Made Simple: Use Them Like A Pro

    👩‍🏫 Prepare smarter for teaching success. Find exam resources and classroom tools at kathleenjasper.com

    🎥 Follow for tips, strategies & educator motivation:
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    4 mins
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