Online Teaching Certification in Biology

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ONLINE TEACHING CERTIFICATION IN BIOLOGY
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• The American Boards Biology Certification
  program is designed to ensure that candidates
  have a thorough knowledge of topics ranging from
  the basic functions of DNA to the biochemical
  basis for life. Our program includes candidate
  services, exams, online coursework, practice
  exams, and more.
• How It Works
• In order to earn an American Board certification
  in Biology for teaching in Florida and other
  states you will need to meet the following
  requirements
• Hold a Bachelors degree or higher.
• Submit your official college or university
  transcripts to the American Board.
• Pass a standard background check.

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• Pass the Professional Teaching Knowledge exam
  (PTK). This exam will be taken on a computer and
  must be completed at a Pearson VUE testing
  center. The exam will consist of 145 multiple
  choice questions and a writing component. We
  suggest you take this exam before your subject
  area exam.
• Pass the American Board Biology exam. This exam
  will be taken on a computer and must be completed
  at a Pearson VUE testing center. We suggest
  taking this exam after you complete your PTK
  exam.
• The American Board Online Teaching Certification
  program currently offers two Biology
  certification programs Biology Standard and
  Biology Premium. Both programs will take the same
  exams.

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• BIOLOGY STANDARD PROGRAM
• The Biology Standard Certification Program
  includes the following
• Study Plans Our study plans are based on best
  practices and recommendations from students that
  have already completed our program.
• Prepare to Teach Workshops Familiarize yourself
  with teaching concepts and practices using online
  lessons, video case studies, and printable
  resources.
• Online Refresher Course Explore over 300 pages
  of material, dedicating more time to topics that
  need intense review and breezing through what you
  already know.

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• Practice Exams Practice in the same format as
  the real test on more than 300 sample questions.
  These include full-length tests, topic quizzes,
  timed and untimed modes, and complete
  explanations of the answers.
• Exams Take exams when you are ready, according
  to your own schedule. Testing is available
  year-round at Pearson VUE centers,
  Monday-Saturday.
• PTK Workbook Did you know you need to learn one
  hundred different standards in order to pass the
  American Board Professional Teaching Knowledge
  (PTK) exam? Weve designed a one hundred page
  workbook to help maximize studying for the PTK
  exam. It provides a concrete way to navigate and
  learn the exams standards.

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• PTK Quiz Bank I This quiz bank focuses on the
  topics that students have the most difficulty
  with on the actual exam. This tool is designed so
  that candidates can avoid test pitfalls and
  succeed the first time they test.
• PTK Quiz Bank II A perfect complement to Quiz
  Bank I, this study resource ensures that
  candidates will also focus on the remaining
  topics that must be mastered in order to pass the
  PTK exam.

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• BIOLOGY PREMIUM PROGRAM
• The Biology Premium Certification Program
  includes everything listed above, plus the
  following additions not offered with the
  Standard program
• Biology Workbook This workbook is an organized
  view of ALL biology standards included in the
  program. The exam will cover the topics included
  in this workbook.
• Biology Quiz Bank This quiz bank covers the
  topics that students have missed the most on the
  actual biology exam.

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• The Job Counseling Webinar This webinar walks
  you through the job hunting process. From
  searching for a job right down to the interview,
  youll learn a variety of best practices that
  will help you land your dream job.
• The Job Counseling Workbook This workbook has
  various templates to help you format your resume,
  cover letter, and other documents that will be
  used to apply for teaching positions. The
  workbook also provides students with tools to
  evaluate their strengths and weaknesses and
  advice on how to best present their skills in job
  interviews.

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ENROLL TODAY

• American Board for Certification of Teacher
  Excellence
• 877-669-2228
• 1123 Zonolite Road, Suite 29, Atlanta, GA 30306
• info_at_americanboard.org