Texas Teacher Today: Tips and Study Material for the BTLPT Spanish 190, LOTE Spanish 613, Bilingual Education Supplemental 164, Core Subjects EC-6 291, and English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 117 Exams
Friday 28 December 2018
BTLPT Test Dates
The BTLPT will be offered again from December 31, 2018 until January 13, 2019. The scores will be released January 25. Keep in mind that job fairs start in March, so this is the perfect time to pass your exam. You may save 10 percent of BTLPT study material with the code EPP10. If you would like to schedule tutoring, email Courtney at schonefeldcourtney@gmail.com Best of luck!
Thursday 6 December 2018
Getting a Job with Core Subjects EC-6
Are you studying for the Core Subjects EC-6 and want to get a job teaching elementary school? You might think you have to wait until the next school year to be hired. However, many districts hire in December and January. Houston ISD alone has over 100 teaching positions posted! Now is a great time to study and pass your test so you will be eligible for jobs.
One thing you should know is that a lot of people want to teach elementary school. As a result, it is important to make yourself as marketable as possible. Here are some ways you can maximize your chance of being hired:
*Substitute teach and build relationships at the schools. Get to know the teachers, administrators, and administrative assistants. Be sure to let them know you are studying for your exam and hope to be hired in that district as a teacher.
*After you pass the Core Subjects EC-6 exam, consider taking the ESL and/or Special Education exam to be eligible for more jobs, and to be more appealing as a candidate for "regular" elementary school jobs.
*Volunteer with children so you have that experience to list on your resume.
*Create a professional resume and educational philosophy.
*Once you pass your exam, apply everywhere. Hand deliver your resume to schools (unless they have a policy against it).
One thing you should know is that a lot of people want to teach elementary school. As a result, it is important to make yourself as marketable as possible. Here are some ways you can maximize your chance of being hired:
*Substitute teach and build relationships at the schools. Get to know the teachers, administrators, and administrative assistants. Be sure to let them know you are studying for your exam and hope to be hired in that district as a teacher.
*After you pass the Core Subjects EC-6 exam, consider taking the ESL and/or Special Education exam to be eligible for more jobs, and to be more appealing as a candidate for "regular" elementary school jobs.
*Volunteer with children so you have that experience to list on your resume.
*Create a professional resume and educational philosophy.
*Once you pass your exam, apply everywhere. Hand deliver your resume to schools (unless they have a policy against it).
Friday 6 April 2018
Studying for the LOTE Pedagogy Section
Are you preparing for the LOTE Spanish 613 exam? Or any of the TExES LOTE (French, German, etc.)?
For most test takers, the most challenging portion is the pedagogy/instruction and assessment.
Even native speakers who attended school in Mexico, Spain, or other countries have failed this exam. Even though their Spanish is excellent, they did not learn the pedagogy section! We offer a digital course to help you prepare for the pedagogy section, as well as the lesson plan. You will learn about second language acquisition theories, instruction techniques, foreign language programs, and important people and concepts you need to know for the exam. This section is the same for all LOTE exams (French, Spanish, etc.), so you can benefit even if you are taking a different LOTE.
In addition, you will see an example of a lesson plan that would earn a perfect score, and have the opportunity to upload your own lesson plan and receive feedback on how to improve your score.
Interested? Enroll at campus.educadium.com/texeshelp/
We also offer phone tutoring, and in the 30 minute session we go over tips and strategies to help you make the most of your independent study time. We can also teach you where to put accent marks and explain concepts you do not understand about the pedagogy. Our tutor, Sandy, has passed the exam and is ready to help you!
For most test takers, the most challenging portion is the pedagogy/instruction and assessment.
Even native speakers who attended school in Mexico, Spain, or other countries have failed this exam. Even though their Spanish is excellent, they did not learn the pedagogy section! We offer a digital course to help you prepare for the pedagogy section, as well as the lesson plan. You will learn about second language acquisition theories, instruction techniques, foreign language programs, and important people and concepts you need to know for the exam. This section is the same for all LOTE exams (French, Spanish, etc.), so you can benefit even if you are taking a different LOTE.
In addition, you will see an example of a lesson plan that would earn a perfect score, and have the opportunity to upload your own lesson plan and receive feedback on how to improve your score.
Interested? Enroll at campus.educadium.com/texeshelp/
We also offer phone tutoring, and in the 30 minute session we go over tips and strategies to help you make the most of your independent study time. We can also teach you where to put accent marks and explain concepts you do not understand about the pedagogy. Our tutor, Sandy, has passed the exam and is ready to help you!
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