Top Tutors serving Omaha
Marshana: Omaha tutor
Certified Tutor in Omaha, NE
My journey in education started when my sons were young and I volunteered to help with struggling students on my own time. I enjoy seeing a student discover new concepts and skills that help them become a successful learner. My education has become my passion. I learn each and every day just as my students. It's something that can't be taken away from a person.... My philosophy to teaching is to reach out to students who...
Education & Certification
Southwest Baptist University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Southeast Missouri State University - Masters, Education
Raymond: Omaha tutor
Certified Tutor in Omaha, NE
...effective exchange. I have 15+ years of varied educational experience in working with young children up through adults. I have taught, as a certified educator, in middle school and high school in the US. I have taught as a Technology/STEM educator and an English teacher (grammar and literature). I have also taught English (ESL) to young children through adults in overseas schools and online opportunities. I believe in utilizing my experience and insight to "work...
Education & Certification
Phyllis: Omaha tutor
Certified Tutor in Omaha, NE
...to having many interesting conversations with you in Italian. I lived and worked in Florence, Italy for 10 years, teaching language at Istituto Americano and also answering and conversing on the telephone in Italian as a secretary at the school. I am fluent in the Italian language and I know the best way to become fluent is through conversation and total immersion. The majority of our classes together will be totally in Italian, and you...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, Arts, General
Amy: Omaha tutor
Certified Tutor in Omaha, NE
...I love both the process and watching the lightbulb come on. I graduated from Western Illinois University with a BS in Education and have had my Special Education License in IL, NC, and OH. I also taught kindergarten for a year. Our family moved quite a bit with my husband's job, so I have taught or worked as a substitute in 5 different states. I am excited to work with students online and help them...
Education & Certification
Shawnda: Omaha tutor
Certified Tutor in Omaha, NE
I am an educator with 29 years of experience. I have taught and tutored all math courses at the high school level, as well as general education courses My teaching positions have included developmental math for the past 15 years. I am passionate about helping students and watching the "light bulbs" come on.
Education & Certification
College of the Ozarks - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Missouri State University-Springfield - Masters in Education, Mathematics Teacher Education
Wyatt: Omaha tutor
Certified Tutor in Omaha, NE
Artist and Theater technician specializing in 2D and 3D Design, Animation, Studio Art, and Graphic Design. Graduate from the University of Arkansas. Eager to help students learn the fundamentals and joy of art and what makes good design.
Education & Certification
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith - Bachelor of Science, Animation and Special Effects
Helena: Omaha tutor
Certified Tutor in Omaha, NE
After teaching at the college level for more than 6 years I have learned that a confident learner is an independent learner. One of the most important keys to success is to grow confident in a subject. I love chemistry! And I have learned how to move past the 'word problem' into a deep understanding of the subject. I also enjoy teaching Spanish; as a native speaker of the language, I understand how to move...
Education & Certification
Universidad Pedagogica Nacional - Bachelor of Chemistry, Chemistry Teacher Education
Missouri State University-Springfield - Master of Science, Chemistry
GRE Verbal: 146
Shelly: Omaha tutor
Certified Tutor in Omaha, NE
...in Missouri and Arkansas in both Art and Gifted Education. I am also a Brainspring trained reading and Dyslexia coach. I have extensive experience in accessing students in reading, creativity, and intellectual ability. I have served as a Coordinator for Gifted Education, Advanced Placement, and Dyslexia Intervention in Arkansas for the last 5 years and have gained wonderful experience in working with students in a one-on-one setting for assessments and tutoring. I feel my strengths...
Education & Certification
College of the Ozarks - Bachelor in Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation
Drury University - Masters in Education, Education
Darrell: Omaha tutor
Certified Tutor in Omaha, NE
...what works best for busy people that drive to succeed. I was also able to obtain my first graduate degree in about 5 years, because, i atteneded multiple colleges and universities taking both local and early online to complete them faster while I worked as a door to door computer technician, so, I know what it means to study hard and work hard. I like to teach from that perspective.. Whether your in highschool, college,...
Education & Certification
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts & Sciences - Bachelors, Computer Science
DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management-Missouri - Masters, Business Administration / Project Management
Emily: Omaha tutor
Certified Tutor in Omaha, NE
...public education system for most of my adult life. I have served as a daycare teacher, director, kindergarten teacher, substitute teacher, executive director of a nonprofit kindergarten, and online tutor privately and for a business. I have worked with students from early childhood into twelfth grade. I have my AA and AAT from OTC in Springfield, MO. I have my B.S. in elementary education from Drury University. I recently completed my thesis on The Importance...
Education & Certification
Drury University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Drury University - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Emily: Omaha tutor
Certified Tutor in Omaha, NE
I am currently attending Western Governors' University for my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Special Education dual licensure. I am passionate about helping students because I love to see each student learn new things and make new connections. I am most passionate about tutoring in elementary reading comprehension and elementary mathematics. My interests outside of academia is hiking and working on our small farm. We have cattle, horses, chickens, ducks, quail, and rabbits.
Education & Certification
Western Governors University - Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Special Education
Robyn: Omaha tutor
Certified Tutor in Omaha, NE
I am passionate about people connecting. Everyone has intrinsic self-worth. We all have purpose, and there are so many worthwhile things we can do, when we are able to use our gifts to help others. I hope that anything I do, whether through teaching or entertainment, adds value to others lives.
Education & Certification
Baker University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music
Missouri State University-Springfield - Bachelor of Science, Foreign Language Teacher Education
Gavin: Omaha tutor
Certified Tutor in Omaha, NE
...that is very passionate about academia, and helping students to succeed. I particularly enjoy tutoring mathematics and calculus. I believe every student has the ability to succeed regardless if they need a little help. I have gone to Missouri State University since 2021 and have spent my time here conducting research in machine learning and computer science. I have learned a lot during my time at MSU and feel I should share my knowledge and...
Education & Certification
Missouri State University-Springfield - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Kathy: Omaha tutor
Certified Tutor in Omaha, NE
...and helping students learn. I have taught 1st grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 7th grade and 8th grade. I have spent 23 years working in the public school system. After teaching for 9 years, I went back to school and became a school counselor, because I felt the need to help students at a more social and emotional level. I have a Bachelor's Degree and 2 Master's Degrees, one in Education and one in Counseling...
Education & Certification
Lindenwood University - Masters in Education, Education
John Brown University - Master of Science, Counselor Education
Robert: Omaha tutor
Certified Tutor in Omaha, NE
...self contained elementary classrooms grades third through sixth. I also taught middle school for two years-English and Social Studies. I even taught one year of high school incarcerated youth both science and language arts. My last three years I have served homeschooling families K-12 working with a public charter school. I was very successful in helping struggling students to gain the skills they need and often lack in order to be successful in school. I...
Education & Certification
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Rebekah: Omaha tutor
Certified Tutor in Omaha, NE
I am 29 years old I recently finished my life dream of becoming an Early childhood education teacher. I am currently working on my Masters in Reading with an emphasis on Elementary education. I have a passion for teaching.
Education & Certification
Grand Canyon University - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
Max: Omaha tutor
Certified Tutor in Omaha, NE
...in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and high school students for over 7 years. On top of all of that, I'm an aspiring professional in the business world - this past summer I worked at an internship in financial consulting (banking advisory & analytics), and have previously held internship...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
Alex: Omaha tutor
Certified Tutor in Omaha, NE
...in earnest over a decade ago when I taught ESL in South Korea. During that time and since, I've been fortunate to tutor students of all ages and in a variety of subjects. I received a BA in International Relations and Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and more recently completed my MBA program at the University of Southern California. My business school classmates and I took pride in offering group tutoring in subjects such...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
Benjamin: Omaha tutor
Certified Tutor in Omaha, NE
...in physics and astrophysics. I work for a technology startup in St Paul, and aim to attend graduate school in technology policy. I began tutoring in high school, and have since continued enjoyed helping my peers to see a puzzle in a new light. From four summers as a leadership camp counselor, I have gained confidence working one-on-one with a student to help them consider new perspectives, and from four years of discussion sections in...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Physics, Astrophysics
GRE Quantitative: 170
GRE Verbal: 167
Sarah: Omaha tutor
Certified Tutor in Omaha, NE
...University of Virginia, where I plan to study Business, and I graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in 2015. I have extensive volunteer tutoring experience, having worked with kindergarten and second grade students as a reading tutor and middle school students as a math tutor. I am passionate about tutoring because of my own life long love of learning, and because I believe that all children are capable of accomplishing amazing...
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Undeclared
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Private Tutoring in Omaha, NE
Our interview process, stringent qualifications, and background screening ensure that only the best tutors in Omaha, NE work with Varsity Tutors. To assure a successful experience, you're paired with one of these qualified tutors by an expert director - and we stand behind that match with our money-back guarantee.
Receive personally tailored lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
Omaha Tutoring FAQ
How much does Varsity Tutors cost for students in Omaha?
Several variables can affect how much you'll pay for tutoring for students in Omaha. Your elementary schooler might need assistance with strengthening their reading skills.
The rate you pay for this session could differ from if you have a student in the 10th grade who wants in-depth overviews of several precalculus concepts. If you would like to take numerous sessions over an entire term to get acquainted with sections you can expect on the GMAT, you might pay less for these sessions than if you only opt to meet a handful of times. Learn more about pricing for your sessions by speaking with our Educational Directors.
Which tutoring subjects does Varsity Tutors offer for students in Omaha?
When you take part in tutoring for students in Omaha, you can explore a wide range of subjects. Whether you want to strengthen your writing skills or gain greater insight into American history, we will find an educator to help.
Let's say you're a Southside Terrace parent whose student struggles with math word problems. Our job is to locate educators who are ready to offer academic assistance in this area as well as others like political science, graphic design, human genetics, systems engineering, and public health. Even if you need help studying for a professional licensure exam, we'll find an expert educator to help you feel ready for exam day.
Why choose Varsity Tutors for tutoring in Omaha?
If you want your Elkhorn South High School student to get physics test prep or learn how to cite sources properly for a research paper, it's good to make the process of finding a private educator as simple as possible. Fortunately, this is a benefit you can enjoy when you allow us to conduct a search for a tutor for students in Omaha on your behalf.
We have an extensive vetting process to make sure we connect students with top-notch instructors. Further, we use our proprietary matching process to find skilled educators who can match their educational methods with your student's unique needs. If you want to find a great teacher in your area, allowing us to take the reins is a great choice.
When you're ready to begin learning alongside a qualified tutor for students in Omaha, be sure to contact our Educational Directors. You might be preparing for the MCAT as a student attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha and want confirmation that you're on the right track with your studies. Once you've decided the type of help you need, reach out to Varsity Tutors. We can't wait to begin searching for your private teacher. We will find a great match for you in as little as 24 hours. Contact us today!
The Omaha School System
Omaha, Nebraska, is the largest city in the state, with a population of nearly 467,000. The city is home to a wide variety of public and private academic institutions. Omaha Public Schools oversee all public schools in the area, which serve nearly 48,000 students. Omaha also has a large number of Catholic schools serving an additional 21,000 students. These Catholic schools fall under the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha.
Varsity Tutors can help you connect with professional tutors in Omaha who have the necessary experience required to help your child take their academic performance to the next level. Even if your child is in one of the best available schools, there can be many reasons why he or she would benefit from additional academic assistance. Below is a chart of test scores in the largest schools in Omaha compared to state averages. Where does your child stack up?
Omaha Test Scores
Throughout the country, students begin preparing for nationally recognized exams such as the ACT and SAT as they approach the end of their high school careers. However, Omaha students must also study for the Nebraska State Accountability Assessments (NeSA). These exams begin in grade three and end in grade eleven and cover subject areas such as reading, math, writing, and science.
In addition to helping your child prepare for one of the state or national exams, an Omaha tutor can also help your child hone necessary skills to improve their academic scores in their daily classes. By enhancing their grades, students also realize greater educational opportunities as they progress through their early years and into high school.
Omaha has some of the best high schools in all of Nebraska. In the table below, you can see how the top high schools in the area compare with other high schools in the state.
Omaha High School Rankings
High School | Omaha Ranking | State Ranking | AP Pass Rate |
---|---|---|---|
Millard North High School | 1 | 1 | 72% |
Elkhorn South High School | 2 | 2 | 83% |
Elkhorn High School | 3 | 3 | 60% |
Westside High School | 4 | 5 | 66% |
Central High School | 5 | 9 | 57% |
Millard West High School | 6 | 11 | 60% |
Millard South High School | 7 | 52 | 55% |
Burke High School | 8 | 79 | 37% |
Omaha North Magnet School | 9 | 80 | 54% |
Ralston High School | 10 | N/A | 13% |
Even the largest high schools in Omaha have consistently low class sizes. The student-teacher ratios for the largest Omaha schools are in the chart below.
Omaha Student-to-Teacher Ratios
Omaha South Magnet High School has a 19 1 student-teacher ratio.
Central High School has a 18 1 student-teacher ratio.
Millard North High School has a 18 1 student-teacher ratio.
Millard West High School has a 19 1 student-teacher ratio.
Millard South High School has a 18 1 student-teacher ratio.
Nebraska State Average has a 14 1 student-teacher ratio.
No matter how promising the student or stellar the academic institution, all students need additional help at some point in their studies. Whether your child is struggling with subtraction or physics, Varsity Tutors can help you connect with a tutor who can provide the personalized instruction that can help your child break through an academic plateau.
While the K-12 educational system in Omaha is one of the best in the state, the university options are slightly more limited. Below you will find the top universities around Omaha.
Omaha University Rankings
College | National Rank | Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|
Creighton University | 201 | 71% |
College of Saint Mary | 551 | 60% |
University of Nebraska - Omaha | 564 | 86% |
Bellevue University | N/A | 100% |
Clarkson College | N/A | 52% |
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | N/A | 35% |
Grace University | N/A | 56% |
Nebraska Christian College | N/A | 100% |
Purdue University Global | N/A | 100% |
The Creative Center | N/A | 74% |
How Varsity Tutors Can Help
Varsity Tutors works hard to help parents connect with the best tutors in Omaha. No matter where your child attends school or what their specific learning needs and goals are, a tutor is waiting to help. Not only are tutors available who specialize in a wide variety of subject areas, but they are also ready to accommodate your busy schedule. Private tutoring sessions can be scheduled for in-person locations such as your home, a nearby library, or a local park. Face-to-face online tutoring sessions are also available to make scheduling sessions even more convenient. To get started, contact Varsity Tutors today.
Your Personalized Tutoring Program and Instructor
Identify Needs
Our knowledgeable directors help you choose your tutor with your learning profile and personality in mind.
Customize Learning
Your tutor can customize your lessons and present concepts in engaging easy-to-understand-ways.
Increased Results
You can learn more efficiently and effectively because the teaching style is tailored to you.
Online Convenience
With the flexibility of online tutoring, your tutor can be arranged to meet at a time that suits you.