Comprehensive FTCE prep through Varsity Tutors can help you build your skills and confidence to put your best foot forward on the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations or the FTCE. These exams are used to assess your foundational knowledge and skill level to earn a teaching certificate in Florida. There are three main tests: Florida Educational Leadership Examination, the FTCE General Knowledge Test, and the FTCE Professional Education Test (PEd). In addition, there are over 30 FTCE Subject Areas Examinations or SAE. These are subject-specific exams for those who are interested in teaching a specific course, such as Agriculture or Business Education. Your FTCE test prep can focus on the exam that you are planning to take, allowing you to thoroughly prepare for the exam's contents and format under the guidance of an expert instructor. There are many benefits offered by the one-on-one FTCE tutoring we can help you connect to.
An FTCE class can help you get to know the format of your exam. Since each test is different, it follows a unique design that you need to be prepared for. FTCE test preparation can help you better understand the design of exams like the one discussed below:
Professional Education Test Design:
Format |
Computer-based test |
Number of Questions |
Approximately 120 multiple-choice questions |
Time | 2 hours and 30 minutes |
Passing Score | A scaled score of at least 200 |
Your FTCE prep is designed to focus entirely on you. As the sole student, each of your FTCE courses follow a plan that addresses the areas of the exam in which you have the most room for growth. Your tutor can get to know your learning personality to identify the ideal teaching techniques and tools for your needs. In addition, they can incorporate custom-tailored activities and materials to help you engage in the information on a personal level.
As you dive into the content of your exam in FTCE test prep sessions, your instructor can take patiently breakdown each concept in a way that you understand. They may take the time to help you familiarize yourself with the weight of each concept your chosen exam covered. For example, the FTCE PEd is explained below:
Competency | Approximate Percentage of Total Test Questions |
Knowledge of instructional design and planning | 18% |
Knowledge of appropriate student-centered learning environments | 15% |
Knowledge of instructional delivery and facilitation through a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter | 18% |
Knowledge of various types of assessment strategies for determining the impact on student learning | 14% |
Knowledge of relevant continuous professional improvement | 12% |
Knowledge of the Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida | 9% |
Knowledge of research-based practices appropriate for teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) | 7% |
Knowledge of effective literacy strategies that can be applied across the curriculum to impact student learning | 7% |
You can spend each FTCE prep session reviewing the areas of the exam that you are most concerned with. For instance, you can skip over research-based practices for ELL and focus on assessment strategies that you can use to determine a student's progress. FTCE tutors can regularly assess your development to ensure that you are on the right path, though they may do so in several different ways.
One-on-one FTCE classes can allow you to enjoy the full attention of an expert instructor who can bring efficiency to your FTCE test prep. Your instructor can take the time to introduce you to study strategies that can allow you to enhance your independent FTCE preparation.
Your FTCE course is designed to be flexible and convenient. You can arrange to meet with your instructor at a time and place that works for you. Alternatively, you can opt to engage in FTCE prep over our Live Learning Platform where you can webcam chat with your tutor.
We can't wait to help you in the pursuit of your teaching license. Varsity Tutors' Educational Directors can help you connect with solid FTCE test prep available at your convenience.

Stephanie : Merrillville FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations test prep instructor
...and differentiate my teaching practices to each individual student and their personal needs. I provide full service tutoring sessions that include one-on-one learning lessons with your child, help with homework and test prep, provide you with progress reports, as well as provide you with optional extra practice pages for your child to work on days...
Education & Certification
- Edison State College - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- Math
- Elementary School Math
- Professional Certifications
- +7 subjects

Kenia : Merrillville FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations test prep instructor
...teaching fundamental reading (alphabetic principle, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary),English literature, writing, communication, and public speaking. I am a graduate of multiple colleges including the University of West Florida and Barry University. I received my Master of Arts in Communication with an emphasis in rhetoric of the South, have a Masters in Library and Information...
Education & Certification
- University of South Florida-Main Campus - Master of Arts, Communication, General
- Barry University - Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- PRAXIS
- SAT Math
- Computer Science
- +97 subjects

Michelle: Merrillville FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations test prep instructor
I long to make the world a better place and try to do so daily. I enjoy watching someone else become successful, particularly if they had to overcome struggles in order to do so. I have been teaching for 23 years, but am also an active learner who has built a life for herself living off-grid.
Education & Certification
- SUNY College at Brockport - Bachelor of Science, French
- University of Central Florida - Master of Science, English
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- College Application Essays
- VTLSC
- Admissions
- +44 subjects

Vinson: Merrillville FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations test prep instructor
...a teacher to encourage and nurture the minds to make life changing decisions to improve our world. My teaching style is patience and finding the path that best suits the student. Finding the answer in a collaborative manner, while growing learning independence. Hope to work with you soon, thanks for taking time to read my...
Education & Certification
- SUNY College at Old Westbury - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Grand Canyon University - Masters in Education, Education
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- PRAXIS
- Macroeconomics
- Music
- +34 subjects

Jennifer: Merrillville FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations test prep instructor
...the humanities. These abilities provide an essential foundation for engaged local- and global-citizenship as well as for successful careers. Likewise, I am diligent in setting deadlines, editing drafts of term papers, and sharing scholarly resources. My mentoring strategy is both nurturing and persistent, probing the students to find their authorial voice and then guiding them...
Education & Certification
- Florida State University - Bachelor in Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation
- Florida State University - Master of Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation
- Florida State University - Doctor of Philosophy, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- PRAXIS
- ISEE-Lower Level Reading Comprehension
- +234 subjects

Amanda: Merrillville FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations test prep instructor
...create an environment of love and respect between the entire classroom. My goal for every student to is instill a love for learning with an independent work ethic and strong ability to preserve through struggles not just in school but as they continue through life. In my free time, I enjoy yoga, baking, being outdoors...
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- Elementary School English
- Elementary School Writing
- Elementary School
- +23 subjects

Marie Betty: Merrillville FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations test prep instructor
...look forward to continuing to serve as a Nursing Instructor (Tutor) while I pursue my graduate studies in Nursing Education (MSN-Ed) at Nova Southeastern University. Last but not least, I enjoy to binge-watching Hallmark movies, reading non-fiction stories, or dancing Zumba on my free time. I hope to collaborate with you for many years to...
Education & Certification
- Florida Atlantic University - Bachelor of Science, Health Services Administration
- Nova Southeastern University - Master of Science, Nursing (RN)
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- NCLEX
- Medicine
- Professional Certifications
- +5 subjects

Kary: Merrillville FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations test prep instructor
...students reach their full potential. With a strong academic background and proven teaching experience, I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each student, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. My goal is not just to impart knowledge, but to empower students with the skills and confidence they need to succeed academically...
Education & Certification
- Southeastern University - Masters in Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Phonics
- Enrichment
- +51 subjects

Bethany: Merrillville FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations test prep instructor
...accessible, meaningful, and empowering. I am especially passionate about literacy and fostering strong foundational skills that open doors for lifelong success. I believe deeply in the power of education to transform lives and work to cultivate this belief in every student I meet. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, watching historical movies/dramas, exploring new places,...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Arlington - Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- Certified Reading Intervention
- Elementary School Reading
- Learning Differences
- +11 subjects

Joan: Merrillville FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations test prep instructor
...Standards, SAT 10, county portfolios, and the 3rd grade ELA/Math FSA. I am certified in K-3, K-6, Family and Consumer Science, Engineering and Technology Education, and endorsed in ESOL and Reading. I have a BA in Psychology/Sociology, M.Ed Early Childhood Special Education, and I hold a Doctorate in Education, Instructional Technology from Nova Southeastern University....
Education & Certification
- State University of New York at Fredonia - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Nova Southeastern University - Doctor of Education, Instructional Technology
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- PRAXIS
- Middle School Reading
- College Business
- +58 subjects

Dana: Merrillville FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations test prep instructor
...Education program that will help me teache in the state of Florida. I have worked in a classroom setting and online for over 5 years now. Because of this, I am aware of students' needs, struggles and the ways to help them grow and succeed. Thank you for reading my statement and looking forward to...
Education & Certification
- Texas A&M University - College Station - Bachelor, Chemical Engineering
- Valencia College - Associate, Education
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- FE - Fundamentals of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
- Physical Chemistry
- Elementary School Math
- +36 subjects

Kathryn: Merrillville FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations test prep instructor
...I found out how much I loved working with student of varying exceptionalities. Each day was so rewarding and exciting, but paperwork and demands from district really put a damper on that joy of helping students. Tutoring came easily for me when the opportunity arose and I'm glad I never looked back from leaving the...
Education & Certification
- University of Central Florida - Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- ACT English
- FCAT 2.0
- Reading
- +41 subjects

Laurie: Merrillville FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations test prep instructor
A passionate professional with over 20 years combined experience teaching elementary and middle school education, with a specialty in reading instruction and an aptitude for creating life-long readers!
Education & Certification
- Florida Atlantic University - Diploma, Elementary School Teaching
- Bethune-Cookman University - Associate in Arts, Arts, General
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- English
- Math
- Other
- +12 subjects

Katey: Merrillville FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations test prep instructor
...in catering the differentiated ways to work together. I have a passion for playing soccer, ice skating, scuba diving, listening to music the kind that fits exactly when you need it to, adopting animals, and I am a huge college football fanatic. I love traveling to places that are the opposite of the expected, those...
Education & Certification
- George Mason University - Bachelor in Arts, Business Communications
- George Mason University - Masters in Education, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- GACE - Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators
- TAP - Test of Academic Proficiency (Illinois)
- CSET - California Subject Examinations for Teachers
- +398 subjects

Jasmine: Merrillville FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations test prep instructor
...field. I have always had a passion for anything involving communication skills, especially writing. Though I tutor across subjects, I am most passionate about helping students find their voice in writing while honing their overall communication skills! In my free time, I like to go to the gym, play with my kitten, and spend time...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-Camden - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- Middle School Writing
- IB Global Politics
- IB Language ab initio
- +63 subjects

Casidy: Merrillville FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations test prep instructor
"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward." - Martin Luther King Jr.
Education & Certification
- Gordon College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- SAT Reading
- Civics
- Essay Editing
- +34 subjects

Snober: Merrillville FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations test prep instructor
...I have also been a Math Intervention Specialist and Resource Teacher. This is also where I specialized in STAAR prep. I have recently taken the GRE, MCAT and FTCE Math and General. I have spent much time as a premed focusing on Science courses such as Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics, Anatomy and Physiology, Immunology, Microbiology...
Education & Certification
- University of Houston - Bachelor of Science, Public Health Education
- Morsani College of Medicine - Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- TExES - Texas Examinations of Educator Standards
- SAT Writing and Language
- Biochemistry
- +104 subjects

Amanda: Merrillville FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations test prep instructor
...a teacher certification. I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching students from Kindergarten through 8th grade in subjects such as music, art and general education for 12+ years. Recently, I went on to receive a Master of Education as a Reading Specialist and am excited about using the skills and knowledge I've gained to further help students...
Education & Certification
- Jacksonville University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Computer Graphics
- Liberty University - Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- Reading
- Math
- Science
- +21 subjects

Ingrid: Merrillville FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations test prep instructor
...close those gaps and to help students who fall through the cracks if their needs are not being met. I also believe that online learning needs to incorporate opportunities for hands on learning and exploring off-screen, and the teacher should create an engaging, fun environment that the students look forward to joining every day.
Education & Certification
- SUNY College at Buffalo - Bachelor of Science, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- SUNY at Albany - Master of Science, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- Insurance License
- PRAXIS
- NYSTCE - New York State Teacher Certification Examinations
- +108 subjects

Jennifer: Merrillville FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations test prep instructor
...adult students to increase their nursing entrance exam scores. My younger students love to find out that I wear an orthotic like Winter the Dolphin did. I can only hope to be as inspiring. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my adult son who has Aspergers. We love flea markets, auctions, and...
Subject Expertise
- FTCE - Florida Teacher Certification Examinations
- ESL/ELL
- GED Science
- Middle School
- +28 subjects