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.
Julie: Hempstead EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...passion lies in fostering positive and meaningful connections with students. I firmly believe that cultivating strong relationships creates a supportive environment where students feel empowered to address their weaknesses and embark on a journey of self-improvement. Through my teaching philosophy, I strive to inspire confidence in learners, guiding them to navigate challenges with resilience and determination. By understanding and addressing individual needs, I aim to create an inclusive and engaging learning atmosphere where students not...
Education & Certification
- Hofstra University - Master of Science, Early Childhood Special Education
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- NYSTCE - New York State Teacher Certification Examinations
- Visual Arts
- AP Studio Art: Drawing
- +11 subjects
Kailey: Hempstead EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
Hi! My name is Kailey and I am a full time special education teacher in NYC. I love education and getting to see children grow. I have worked with children throughout high school and college. I have completed many field placements throughout my time at Plattsburgh State. I look forward to hearing from you! Please reach out to me with any questions!
Education & Certification
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh - Master of Science, Special Education
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- NYSTCE - New York State Teacher Certification Examinations
- Middle School Math
- Elementary Reading and Phonics Class
- +46 subjects
Reginald: Hempstead EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...that shine the light in the dark for the students that they help. This analogy resonates with me in many ways. One of the many ways that it resonates with me is that it describes my experience as an educator and tutor for the past seven years. As an educator I am passionate about helping students grasp complex topics in and outside academia. I believe that by helping students grasp these complex topics in and...
Education & Certification
- Pace University-New York - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- UK A Level
- Math
- Biology
- +36 subjects
Andre: Hempstead EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...Arts, and science for the lower grades. In addition, I teach in both English and Spanish. I love teaching, and I find myself being very passionate of my students' learning, feeling comfortable and having fun in the process. I also believe that no subject is a constraint, but otherwise, the key for our growth and our wellbeing. In non-teaching experience, I love cooking, eating, hiking, and going to the beach to watch and have fun...
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
- Middle School English
- Physics REGENTS Exam
- +46 subjects
Ashira : Hempstead EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...the College of Mount Saint Vincent. I have experience both as a classroom 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,...
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)
- Phonics
- Other
- Social Sciences
- +32 subjects
Charlotte: Hempstead EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...researcher, and certified Special Educator, and I'm really excited to help you reach 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...
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)
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- French 1
- Spelling Bee
- +67 subjects
Danielle : Hempstead EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...originally from New Jersey and currently live in Brooklyn, NY. I've been an 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...
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)
- Learning Differences
- Elementary School Writing
- English
- +19 subjects
Elizabeth: Hempstead EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...and college for over 30 years and tutoring ESL professionals and native English 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...
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)
- CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English
- CSET - California Subject Examinations for Teachers
- TAP - Test of Academic Proficiency (Illinois)
- +250 subjects
Laina: Hempstead EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
Hello new friends! Let's have fun together while learning. In my years of teaching experience, I have found that the best and most meaningful lessons for students are those that feel the most authentic. I will always try my best to make things fun. I believe in your potential, let's work on reaching it together!
Education & Certification
- Hofstra University - Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Education
- Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
- University of Florida - Masters in Education, Art Teacher Education
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- NYSTCE - New York State Teacher Certification Examinations
- Visual Arts
- Handwriting
- +44 subjects
John: Hempstead EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...while gaining a larger understanding of how our lives fit in to a diverse world. My passion for teaching literature stems from my background as a writer, as I am a produced playwright, published poet, and freelance journalist. I have worked as an English teacher with the NYC Department of Education. I taught 9th grade English at a Title-1 high-school, serving high-needs BIPOC students, where I took on leadership and teaching roles. I was a team...
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
- Social Sciences
- Reading
- +85 subjects
Sergio: Hempstead EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...admissions officer at Williams and had the utmost privilege evaluating the best and brightest applicants across the nation. At Stony Brook, I became a teaching assistant in human anatomy and physiology, and received a prestigious fellowship grant from the HIV Vaccine Trials Network where I spent a year conducting both community outreach and clinical research on barriers and facilitators to HIV vaccine trials among MSM and transgender people in NYC. During residency, I discovered that...
Education & Certification
- Williams College - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- USMLE Step 1
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- Social Studies Substitute
- +28 subjects
Jacqueline: Hempstead EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...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 you have any questions and...
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)
- Phonics
- Elementary School Writing
- Elementary School Reading
- +11 subjects
Irena: Hempstead 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 Reading Comprehension
- Middle School Reading
- +18 subjects
Jonathan: Hempstead EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...science, and technology. The growth mind-set is a state of mind that we can experience growth in any discipline regardless of propensity. We all can embrace the Efficacy Paradigm of P. Ashton where all can achieve at a high level with maximum effort including areas of no inclination. The realization of the growth mind-set was a paradigm shifting experience that sparked significant personal growth, academic excellence, and a new understanding of myself and others. Within...
Education & Certification
- Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- Microsoft Word
- Spanish 2
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +85 subjects
Bryan: Hempstead EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...skills including treating others with respect, working in a team and learning how to be fit and healthy. I was first inspired to pursue teaching during my work experience at university. I was mentored by an inspiring school teacher who included me completely in assisting the children with their learning and study skills. The students were involved in their learning and assessed their knowledge through fun activity and inquiry based exercises. I was able to...
Education & Certification
- The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey - Bachelor in Arts, History
- The University of Kano, Kano State, Nigeria - Master of Science, Linguistics
- University of Lome - Masters in Education, Education
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- Police Officer Exam
- GACE - Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators
- OAE - Ohio Assessments for Educators
- +361 subjects
Erin: Hempstead EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...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 at the elementary...
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)
- Middle School Reading
- Elementary School Writing
- Math
- +14 subjects
Tajrin: Hempstead EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...spans several years, beginning as an Algebra Tutor with CUNY Tutor Corps, where I provided one-on-one and group tutoring sessions. I have also worked as a STEM Program Assistant, facilitating creative and engaging projects for younger students. These roles have helped me develop a deep understanding of how to tailor my teaching approach to meet the unique learning needs of each student. I received my education at CUNY Brooklyn College, where I earned a Bachelor...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- FE - Fundamentals of Engineering - Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Exam P - Probability
- CBEST - The California Basic Educational Skills Test
- +449 subjects
Yanil: Hempstead EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...of every student. I develop and implement curriculum (in both Spanish and English) through engaging activities, nurturing critical thinking skills, and adapting concepts to student's diverse learning styles. I believe learners who are pushed to become independent, critical, and socially conscious thinkers, will take ownership and pride of their learning, becoming change agents and role models in their communities. I am deeply committed to providing the highest levels of academic and behavioral support to each...
Education & Certification
- University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
- CUNY Hunter College - Masters in Education, Bilingual Education
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- Technology and Coding
- Reading
- Introduction to Spanish (Grades 4-5)
- +56 subjects
Rebecca: Hempstead EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...past 3 years I have been a volunteer tutor at a literacy center where I work one-on-one with students in phonics and reading. I also have experience tutoring a 5th grader in math in which we worked through a variety of math questions and word problems and I taught the student strategies to use in math. I also tutored a 7th grader in French because I studied the language throughout middle school and high school....
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
- Elementary School Math
- Writing
- +12 subjects
Staci: Hempstead EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam) course instructor
...the past seventeen years, the students in my AP U.S. History classes have consistently had a passing rate between 87%-90%, and for those students I have individually tutored, I have a 100% passing rate. I am also an AP reader. Each year, I score thousands of actual AP U.S. history exams, which has provided me much insight into what the college board actually expects in DBQs, LEQs, and SAQs. Outside of social studies teaching, I...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, History
- University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- PRAXIS
- TExES - Texas Examinations of Educator Standards
- MTEL - Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure
- +110 subjects