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What we do

Services for educators

Practical, one-on-one help at every step — from checking your credits to your first month on island. Start with a free 20-minute discovery call.

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At a glance

Choose the help you need

Book a single service or combine them into a complete move-to-the-islands package.

Application & Résumé Review

A line-by-line review of your résumé, cover letter and application packet so it reads like a Caribbean-ready educator, not a generic template.

Details for Application & Résumé Review

Praxis Test Prep Coaching

Structured coaching for the Praxis tests required for your certification area, with a study calendar built around your real schedule.

Details for Praxis Test Prep Coaching

Interview Preparation

Mock interviews that rehearse the questions island principals actually care about: classroom management, community, culture and commitment.

Details for Interview Preparation

Relocation & Island Onboarding

From shipping your car to finding a rental near your school, we help you land softly and settle in fast on St. Thomas, St. Croix or St. John.

Details for Relocation & Island Onboarding
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Service 01

Certification Pathway Consulting

We map your degree, coursework and test scores against Virgin Islands Board of Education rules and hand you a clear, personalized to-do list.

  • Transcript & credit gap analysis (36 / 26 education credits)
  • Which Praxis tests apply to your area
  • Class I vs. Class II certificate strategy
  • Document checklist for the VIBOE portal
2 sessions · 60 min eachTypical length
Video call + written roadmapFormat
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Service 02

Application & Résumé Review

A line-by-line review of your résumé, cover letter and application packet so it reads like a Caribbean-ready educator, not a generic template.

  • Résumé rewrite suggestions for school districts
  • Cover letter tailored to island schools
  • Reference & transcript request templates
  • Final packet completeness check
72-hour turnaroundTypical length
Tracked-changes edits + callFormat
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Service 03

Praxis Test Prep Coaching

Structured coaching for the Praxis tests required for your certification area, with a study calendar built around your real schedule.

  • Diagnostic practice + score targets
  • Weekly study plan & accountability
  • Test-day strategy and pacing
  • Retake planning if needed
4–8 weekly sessionsTypical length
1:1 online coachingFormat
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Service 04

Interview Preparation

Mock interviews that rehearse the questions island principals actually care about: classroom management, community, culture and commitment.

  • Two recorded mock interviews
  • Sample lesson / demo feedback
  • Questions to ask about housing & onboarding
  • Salary & contract questions checklist
2 × 45 minTypical length
Video call + feedback notesFormat
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Service 05

Relocation & Island Onboarding

From shipping your car to finding a rental near your school, we help you land softly and settle in fast on St. Thomas, St. Croix or St. John.

  • Personal budget using island price levels
  • Neighborhood & commute briefing
  • Shipping, pets, driving-on-the-left prep
  • First-30-days settling-in plan
Package over 4–6 weeksTypical length
Calls + shared checklistFormat
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Service 06

Professional Development Workshops

Workshops for schools, programs and teacher cohorts on culturally responsive teaching, new-teacher induction and island-life readiness.

  • Culturally responsive classroom practice
  • New-arrival teacher orientation
  • Retention & mentoring strategies
  • Hurricane-season readiness for staff
Half-day or full-dayTypical length
Online or on-islandFormat
Process

How working with us works

Free discovery call

20 minutes to understand your goals, credentials and timeline.

Written plan & quote

A clear scope, schedule and price — no surprises, no pressure.

Work together

Sessions, reviews and shared checklists that keep you moving.

Follow-up

A check-in after you apply or arrive to make sure you are on track.

Questions

Service FAQs

No — and be wary of anyone who does. Hiring decisions belong to the Virgin Islands Department of Education and certification decisions to the Virgin Islands Board of Education. We help you prepare the strongest possible file and avoid delays.

No. You always submit your own application and certification materials directly through the official channels. We review, advise and help you organize — you stay in control of your personal data.

Every educator's situation is different, so we quote after a free 20-minute discovery call. You will receive a written quote before any paid work begins, and there is never an obligation to continue.

Yes. Our professional development workshops can be delivered online or on-island for schools, teacher-preparation programs and new-hire cohorts. Use the contact form and choose “Professional Development Workshops”.

Not sure which service fits?

Tell us where you are in the process and we will recommend the smallest amount of help that gets you there.