In my over 25 years of preparing people for various standardized tests, I’ve found that it’s best to get creative. Using humor, telling stories, and sharing experiences are effective ways to engage all students when they are suffering through a …

Since 1999, my MTEL programs have increased my students’ passing rates by over 500%.  Those who have failed MTELs – literally dozens of times – have passed under my and my tutors’ tutelage. After 21 years and thousands of students, …

I wanted to give you some insight into how we think about and teach history here at ETI. We approach teaching history “thematically” by thinking about the zeitgeist (“the spirit of the times”) of a particular period. We can think …

A passing score is required on the History MTEL for anyone hoping to seek a license to teach history in Massachusetts public schools. Like all MTELs, this test requires careful preparation, but there are some very specific skills you’ll need …