National Board Certification can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate it alone. National Board Coaching with Rachel Howard de Cuevas and Puente Education Services helps educators find clarity, focus their thinking, and move forward with confidence.
Featured Candidate Story:
“Working with Rachel throughout my National Board Certification journey made all the difference! I decided to complete all four components in one year, and while I knew it would be challenging, there were definitely times when it felt overwhelming. Rachel was there every step of the way, helping me plan, think through my evidence, and reflect on my impact as a teacher.
The support she provided through emails, group sessions, and one-on-one meetings was invaluable. No matter where I was in the process, she was always willing to answer questions, talk through ideas, and give honest, specific feedback that helped me move forward. I never felt like I was figuring it out on my own.
One of the things I appreciated most was how she approached feedback. She didn’t just point out what needed to change, but she explained why and helped me see how to strengthen my writing while staying true to my own voice. Because of her guidance, I became a more reflective writer and felt much more confident explaining my instructional decisions and the impact they had on my students.
Rachel truly cares about the teachers she works with, and it shows in everything she does. She is knowledgeable, encouraging, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping candidates succeed. Looking back, I can’t imagine going through the National Board process without her support, and I would recommend her to anyone considering certification.”
“Getting feedback before turning in a huge project from someone who knows exactly what to look for makes the process feel less gray.”
— Anna Svoysky, Literacy: Reading-Language Arts, Literacy & ELD teacher
Focused Next Steps
“Rachel helped me narrow my focus for C4 and truly think through the level of impact of my professional need and student need.”
—NBCT Candidate
“Completing all 4 components in 1 year was a huge undertaking, made possible by Rachel’s feedback and deep understanding of the NBC certification process.
Rachel helped me understand all the necessary pieces of each component and enabled me to plan the necessary tasks in a way that made the workload feel manageable. Her expertise in guiding me to adapt my writing to the NBC style was invaluable.“
—Emily Berger, English as a New Language Candidate, ELD & focus teacher
Personalized Support
“Rachel provided valuable feedback on my written work and coached me on how to write using National Board language.”
— NBCT Candidate
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— NBCT Candidate
“Rachel provided valuable feedback on my written work and coached me on how to write using National Board language.”
