Summary In this episode, Kim Para discusses the flash method, a study hack she used to prepare for her teacher certification exams. The flash method involves using flashcards with keywords and associated information to improve memory recall and retention. Kim shares how she developed the method and how it helped her overcome her own learning challenges. She also provides advice for new teachers and pre-service teachers preparing for certification exams. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and...

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Season 2: Episode 4 Dr. Freda Barnett-Braddock on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Respect, and Mentors
 Summary: Dr. Freda Barnett-Braddock discusses the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL) in education. She shares her personal background and how her family inspired her to pursue a career in education. Dr. B. explains that SEL helps students develop skills to handle emotions, build positive relationships, take responsibility for their decisions, and face challenges. She...

Season 2: Episode 3 Instructional Designer Samantha Arnoldussen on VR, Video-learning, & Podcasting in Education Professional Biography Samantha Arnoldussen is an instructional designer at the University of West Florida (UWF). She has worked with virtual reality, video-learning, and podcasting applications in higher education. After serving in the United States Navy, Samantha earned her Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design and Technology. Today, Samantha is involved in several...

E60: Visualize Success with a Meditation Ft. Evi D. @FTCEseminar Joining us today is Evi D. @EviSays on Instagram. She will be leading a visualize success meditation to help you prepare for your exams. #success #exampreparation #meditation Professional Biography Evi has a background in coaching, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit management. She brings over 15 years of experience in leadership, personal development, marketing and, communications, operations, community building and activism, as...

E59: Resilience Meditation Featuring Evi D. @FTCEseminar Joining us today is Evi D. @EviSays on Instagram. She will be leading a cultivating resilience meditation, self-belief, and hope in the face of stress or even failure. #resilience #exampreparation #meditation Professional Biography Evi has a background in coaching, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit management. She brings over 15 years of experience in leadership, personal development, marketing and, communications, operations,...

Joining us today is Evi D. @EviSays on Instagram. She will be leading a confidence meditation so you can develop a clarity mindset and improve your exam or study performance. #cultivatesuccess #exampreparation #meditation Professional Biography Evi has a background in coaching, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit management. She brings over 15 years of experience in leadership, personal development, marketing and, communications, operations, community building and activism, as well as, supporting...

FTCE Professional Education Exam 2024 (updated) About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. Not only is each episode based on the FTCE Testing Blueprint, but I am also using my experience as a FTCE Tutor, 10 year classroom teacher who has passed the FTCE GK Exam, FTCE Professional Education Exam, FTCE Exceptional Student Education Exam,...

Feature Teacher Series: Chelsie Arrants on Kindergarten and Loving These Little Legends #ElementaryEducation Professional Biography Chelsie Arrants is a teacher at Blue Angels Elementary. She has taught kindergarten for the last three years and will be transitioning to inclusion for grades K-1 this coming school year. She has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Exceptional Student Education; she is endorsed in Reading and English for Speakers of other Languages. She is married to...

E57: Interview with Director Rita Miller on STEM Education, DoD STARBASE, & Project-based learning In today’s episode, I get to have an amazing conversation with Director Rita Miller of the DoD STARBASE program at NAS Pensacola. Professional Biography Ms. Rita Miller moved to Pensacola, Florida just over a year ago to take the position of Director for the Department of Defense STARBASE Pensacola Youth Education Program at NAS Pensacola. Before this position, she was the Deputy...

E56: FTCE | General Knowledge | Mathematics | linear, quadratic, and exponential functions In today’s episode, we are reviewing the definition of a function. This is part of a multi-series review of what YOU need to know to pass the Mathematics subtest of the GK. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based...

E55: FTCE | General Knowledge | Mathematics | Slope and Linear Functions In today’s episode, we are reviewing the definition of a function. This is part of a multi-series review of what YOU need to know to pass the Mathematics subtest of the GK. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on the FTCE...

E54: FTCE | General Knowledge | Mathematics | Solving Equations or Inequalities algebraically or graphically In today’s episode, we are reviewing the definition of a function. This is part of a multi-series review of what YOU need to know to pass the Mathematics subtest of the GK. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is...

E53: FTCE | General Knowledge | Mathematics | Defining algebraic functions In today’s episode, we are reviewing the definition of a function. This is part of a multi-series review of what YOU need to know to pass the Mathematics subtest of the GK. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on the FTCE...

E50: Interview with Dr. Mary Sylvester about Dance Education In today's episode I got to discuss the positive impact of multiculturalism and individuality in dance education with Dr. Mary Sylvester. About Dr. Mary Sylvester: Mary F. Sylvester, EdD, is a dance and geography educator from central Connecticut. Dr. Sylvester is an adjunct lecturer in geography at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, CT and Tunxis Community College in Farmington, CT, and an adjunct lecturer in...

In today’s episode, we are reviewing Key features in Linear Equations and Graphs. This is part of a multi-series review of what YOU need to know to pass the Mathematics subtest of the GK. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on the FTCE General Knowledge essay subtest, English Language Skills subtest,...

In today’s episode, we are reviewing Numerical and Categorical Data in various forms (e.g., histograms, circle graphs, scatterplots, two-way tables). This is part of a multi-series review of what YOU need to know to pass the Mathematics subtest of the GK. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on the...

In today’s episode, we are reviewing Measurement Units and Scientific Notation. This is part of a multi-series review of what YOU need to know to pass the Mathematics subtest of the GK. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only is each episode based on the FTCE General Knowledge essay subtest, English Language Skills subtest,...

E49: EdTech Talks with Instructional Designer Allan Pierce on Panapto Great interview with Instructional Designer, Allan Pierce, who gives us the tips, tools, and takeaways on the video platform Panapto. About Allan Pierce, M.Ed: Allan Pierce has been working directly in higher education for over 11 years addressing technology questions and needs from students, staff, and alumni from the University of West Florida. A Pensacola native, he grew up having a passion for teaching and...

E48: Interview with Dr. Steven Sudduth on Music Education Today I got to interview the Director of Music Education, Dr. Steve Sudduth about mentorship, patience and practice, and the importance of music education. About Dr. Steven Sudduth: Dr. Steven Sudduth is currently the interim director of bands and interim instructor of music education at the University of West Florida.  Dr. Sudduth previously taught the University of the Cumberlands (KY), the University of South Dakota, Dickinson...

E47: FTCE | General Knowledge | Mathematics | Identifying Equivalent Expressions In today’s episode, we are reviewing algebraic expressions, equations, and inequalities to solve real-world problems. This is part of a multi-series review of what YOU need to know to pass the Mathematics subtest of the GK. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for...

E46: Teacher Certification Podcast | FTCE | General Knowledge | Mathematics | Identifying Equivalent Expressions In today’s episode, we are learning to identify equivalent expressions in algebra. This is part of a multi-series review of what YOU need to know to pass the Mathematics subtest of the GK. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the...

E45: FTCE | General Knowledge | Mathematics | 2D and 3D figures In today’s episode, we are reviewing how to classify 2D and 3D figures according to their mathematical properties. This is part of a multi-series review of what YOU need to know to pass the Mathematics subtest of the GK. About FTCE Seminar How do you PASS the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)? On this podcast, we will be discussing concepts from the FTCE Testing Blueprint to help you prepare for the exam. ..Not only...