Ftce Professional Education 083

REA's FTCE Professional Education (083) test prep is designed to help you master the information on this important exam, bringing you one step closer to being certified to teach in Florida. It's perfect for college students, out-of-state teachers, and career-changing professionals who want to teach in Florida.

Developed by Florida teacher education experts, our complete study package contains an in-depth review of the pedagogy and professional practices assessed on the FTCE Professional Education (083) test, including: instructional design and planning, student-centered learning environments, knowledge of the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct of the education profession in Florida, and more.

REA's online diagnostic test and two full-length practice exams are based on today's FTCE Professional Education test. Our targeted materials let you thoroughly measure your test-readiness, based on every competency, type of question, and skill you need to know. The online practice tests at the REA Study Center come with automatic scoring, timed testing conditions, and diagnostic feedback to help you zero in on the topics and types of questions that give you trouble now, so you can succeed on test day.

The book includes the same two practice tests that are offered online, but without the added benefits of automatic scoring analysis and diagnostic feedback.

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Dr. Erin Mander is president of Mastermind for Coaching, formerly known as Mastermind Educational Consulting. As the head of the company, Erin spends countless hours coaching individuals, helping them answer the questions that matter most, and ultimately aiding them in moving forward in their lives and careers. Beyond focusing on one-on-one coaching, Dr. Mander provides leadership training through the K-12 school
system as well as through speaking engagements. She provides professional development, FTCE test preparation for Florida teacher candidates, and curriculum planning/strategic analysis. A certified teacher who has worked in the educational field for more than 25 years, Dr. Mander started as a middle-level instructor/curriculum coordinator and now oversees coaches equipping professionals to navigate all aspects of life.

With respect to the foundations of this FTCE study guide, Dr. Mander's Seminole County-based coaching firm is focused on relating learning experiences that make up the building blocks of successful test preparation: overcoming test anxiety, mastery of key skills/concepts, and understanding time management. Dr. Mander holds a B.A. in kinesiology from Wheaton College, an M.A. in curriculum and instruction from Walden
University, and an Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Central Florida.

Tammy Powell received her undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida and her master's degree in K-12 Mathematics and Instruction from Concordia University. She is a Florida state-certified teacher who has been working in education in Orange County for the last 27 years. Currently a fifth-grade teacher, Mrs. Powell has taught adult test preparation classes, and elementary, middle, and high school,
specializing in math and science. She is certified by the State of Florida in Elementary Education (K-6), Mathematics (5-9), Journalism (6-12), and English Speakers of Other Languages (K-12). She also has a reading endorsement.

Chris A. Rose is a specialist in teacher-certification exam preparation and professional certification review. Mr. Rose started his career at the University of Central Florida's Executive Development Center in the College of Business, and has continued to build on his management and business relationship strengths at the Corporate College at Seminole State College, where he has guided the Business and Industry Support Center as well as other continuing education programs.

Expert Reviewer

Timothy R. Blair was Professor Emeritus in Reading/Literacy Education at the University of Central Florida. His Ph.D. was awarded in Early Childhood/Elementary Education with a major in Reading at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He his experience including working as an elementary-classroom teacher and reading teacher at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels. Dr. Blair authored several college textbooks on reading methods and assessment, and textbooks in multicultural teacher education.