Expert, personalized support for California teacher candidates preparing to submit or resubmit Cycle 1 or 2 of the CalTPA.

Whether you’ve failed a cycle or are submitting for the first time, I offer one-on-one, rubric-aligned coaching to help you pass with confidence.

94 Credential Candidates Supported
98% Pass Rate

One-Time Template Review

✔️ For first-time submitters who want quick expert feedback before submitting.

• Written feedback on your completed Cycle 1 or 2 templates

• 3–5 business day turnaround

• One round of feedback, no revisions or Zoom calls

Live Revision Consultation

✔️A focused 1-hour private Zoom session for candidates who would benefit from talking through their draft before submitting.

A focused 1-hour private Zoom session for candidates preparing to submit.

What This Session Includes:

• Real-time clarification of CalTPA prompts and expectations
• Alignment check between your responses and rubric criteria
• Targeted feedback on commentary, evidence, and reflection
• Identification of priority revisions before submission
• Space to ask specific questions about your draft

You Will Leave With:

• Clear next steps
• A focused revision plan
• Greater confidence before submitting

This session provides live strategic guidance and does not include written document markup or full document review.

☝️For detailed written feedback, please see the Quick Review option.

Full CalTPA Recovery Coaching (1:1 Program) $1,500

✔️ For teachers who have failed Cycle 1 or 2 and need intensive support to revise and pass.

• 4-week personalized coaching program

• 3–4 live Zoom coaching sessions

• Written + recorded feedback

• Final submission review

• Ongoing email support

• Payment plan available: 2 payments of $775

• Only 4 clients are accepted per month

What Clients are Saying…

Lisa was incredibly helpful and I definitely would not have passed without her guidance. She helped me with a schedule so I could meet my deadline, she was very detailed and thorough when explaining the templates and reviewing my work. I highly recommend Lisa! - Marne

Lisa helped guide me to know what the assessors were looking for in each template and provided tips to get there.  I found her suggestions and encouragement invaluable.  I passed Cycle 2 with flying colors on the first attempt.  THANK YOU, LISA! - Cindy

Her passion for seeing teachers obtain their credentials and thrive is evident in all she does to mentor and support fledgling teachers. I'm grateful for the partnership we have.- Kecia

I passed, I am done!!! A HUGE thank you to LISA GESS!!! She is such a huge supporter. I can finally be a real teacher- Lisa

Join the Waitlist

I only work with a limited number of CalTPA clients per month to ensure focused, high-quality support.

If my 1:1 coaching or template review services are currently full, you can join the waitlist using the form below.

You’ll be notified first when a spot opens for:

• Full CalTPA Recovery Coaching ($1,500)

• One-Time Template Review Cycle 1 ($597) Cycle 2 ($797)

✨ Spots are offered in the order received, so don’t wait to add your name.

👉 Fill out the form below to join the waitlist.