For educators who’ve taken the ILTS more than once
You already know how to teach.
Let’s get you past this test.
I help repeat ILTS content-exam test takers examine how they approach questions, identify patterns that may be holding them back, and practice strategies they can use on their next attempt.
- 10 yearsteaching in Illinois classrooms
- K–9Illinois teaching license
- Strategy acrossILTS content exams
- Third-attempt passLBS I (290)
Failing the ILTS is feedback.
A retake doesn’t put you back at zero. You’ve already built real knowledge, and your score report holds information about where your points went.
What needs to change is the approach.
Test-taking is a skill, and skills can be learned.
Another study guide may not be the missing piece.
- 01Another study guide
- 02Another round of practice tests
- 03Another YouTube video
- 04Studying every subarea all over again
What may help is a closer look at how you approach the questions. That’s where I come in.
Work with me
Get personalized instruction and feedback built around your testing history, preparation, and next attempt.
1:1 Test Strategy Package
You’ve studied. Now let’s look at what happens when you answer a question. Together, we’ll examine your reasoning, practice strategies for your recurring challenges, and build clear next steps for your preparation.
“Your 90-minute session helped me so much, and I really can’t thank you enough.”
“I went into the test feeling calmer and more confident than I had before, and I passed!”
What’s included
- Before we meetPersonalized preparation review
I review your intake, score reports, testing history, study habits, resources, and timeline to identify priorities for our session.
- During your session90 minutes of private strategy instruction
You’ll practice analyzing questions, explain your reasoning, and receive feedback on your approach. Depending on your needs, we may focus on identifying the task, finding relevant evidence, comparing two plausible answers, second-guessing, or pacing.
- After your sessionYour personalized strategy plan
Receive a four-week plan for independent practice, with clear priorities and strategies to apply using your preparation resources.
- Before your next attemptA 30-minute follow-up
Review how you’re applying the strategies, troubleshoot questions, and refine your next steps.
The four-week plan guides your independent practice. The package includes the two private meetings described above.
Book a Free 20-Minute CallWe’ll talk about your testing history, what you’ve tried, and whether the package fits your needs. If it does, I’ll explain the payment and scheduling steps. The call is a fit conversation; personalized instruction and guided practice happen in the paid session.
Is this the support you need?
This package may be a fit if you’ve taken an ILTS content exam more than once and recognize yourself here:
- You’ve studied, but you aren’t sure what to change before your next attempt.
- You often get stuck between two answers.
- You struggle to identify what a question is asking.
- Second-guessing or pacing disrupts your approach.
- You want feedback on your reasoning, not just another set of practice questions.
This is strategy coaching rather than subject-area tutoring. If content gaps are part of the picture, we’ll discuss how content preparation fits alongside strategy practice.
Score Report Decoder · Free
Your ILTS score report shows subarea scaled scores, not the questions you missed. The Decoder helps you read it strategically, spot patterns across subareas, and figure out what to investigate before you buy another resource.
Get the free DecoderThe Test Literacy Method™
What changes when you learn how this exam thinks
Test Literacy is knowing how this exam is built, what it’s actually measuring, and how to make strategic decisions before, during, and after the test. Here’s what changes in each phase.
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01
Diagnose
Find where your points are going
Identify likely gaps using your preparation history, score reports, and guided practice.
- Before
- Your score report says you failed, but not what to fix.
- After
- You have clearer priorities for what to work on next.
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02
Decode
Learn how this exam asks
Recognize the task, qualifiers, relevant evidence, and differences among answer choices.
- Before
- You narrow it down to two and pick the wrong one.
- After
- You can explain why one answer fits the question better than the other.
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Develop
Build the skills the exam rewards
Practice strategies that address your recurring difficulties.
- Before
- The same difficulties keep showing up in your practice.
- After
- You have specific strategies for the problems that keep recurring.
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04
Demonstrate
Walk in with a plan
Apply your approach independently and build a practical preparation and exam-day plan.
- Before
- You start your next attempt with the same approach as your last one.
- After
- You have a preparation and exam-day plan you can use on your own.
You stop asking “What else should I study?” and start asking “What do I need to do differently?”
Meet your strategist
Hi, I’m Keona.
I spent ten years teaching in Illinois classrooms, and I’ve spent years since as a teacher advocate. In that time I’ve watched capable people get stopped by this exam again and again: paraprofessionals, career changers, and subs who already run a classroom every day.
Some learners need more content preparation. Others also need help interpreting questions, comparing answers, and applying what they know under pressure. So I studied how this exam is built: how it scores, how its questions are written, and why a wrong answer can seem reasonable. That’s what I teach. I call it Test Literacy.
When we work together, you get someone who:
- uses your score reports, testing history, and practice to identify likely gaps
- helps you see why an answer seemed right, and what to check next time
- builds your plan around your real schedule, job, and family
- tells you the truth about what will and won’t move your score
Results from people who changed the approach
“Thank you for taking the time, and coaching me. I finally passed my LBS 1 290 test on the 3rd try. I listened to your YouTube videos on the way to testing, and read your strategies. I now want to help others pass.”
“I PASSED MY TEST! Thank you so much for your talk and take the time out your day.”
Frequently asked questions
Is this content tutoring?
No. We focus on how you approach questions and apply what you know. Content preparation may still be necessary, and we’ll discuss whether strategy coaching fits your needs.
What happens during the 90-minute session?
You practice analyzing questions and explaining your reasoning while receiving personalized instruction and feedback.
Does the package include four weeks of coaching?
The package includes a 90-minute session, a four-week independent practice plan, and a 30-minute follow-up. It does not include weekly coaching.
Does this guarantee I’ll pass?
No. The package provides personalized strategy instruction, guided practice, and a plan. Passing also depends on content knowledge, preparation, and performance during the exam.
What if my exam is coming up soon?
Share your exam date during the free call so we can discuss whether the package and available scheduling fit your timeline.
You’ve put in the work. Let’s make your next steps clearer.
Bring your score report to a free 20-minute call, or start on your own with the Decoder.
Questions first? Email me at admin@overthehurdleprep.com