Varsity Tutors can help you take the next steps in creating the best Omaha Praxis prep strategy for your learning style. Different Praxis tests are used in many states in the process of teacher certification. Whether you've recently graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha or Creighton University with a degree in education, or you want to add a new certification to your resume, you will likely face a Praxis exam. Continue reading to learn more about Praxis exams and how Varsity Tutors can help you on your journey to teacher certification.
What can Omaha Praxis prep cover?
The Educational Testing Service (ETS) creates and administers all Praxis exams. All exams are computer-based, and scores are based on the number of questions answered correctly, which means there is no penalty for an incorrect answer. The number of items, format, and time allotted varies by exam.
Varsity Tutors can help you create an Omaha Praxis preparation strategy that involves enrolling in a prep class or being connected with a private instructor. Both options allow you to receive professional guidance as you prepare for your upcoming exam. The difference is in how they help you prepare. Let's look at both options more closely.
How can an Omaha Praxis prep class help me prepare?
A prep class provides you with the structure and routine, so many students are lacking when they begin preparing for a standardized exam. When you try to prepare for such an important test on your own, it can be challenging to know where to start and what to focus on. Knowing what is covered on the exam helps to direct your attention to the appropriate places to study. With a class, all of this preparation is done for you.
Your sessions will all be held in a secure online classroom. Attending class online has a number of benefits. First, you won't have to worry about a long commute or finding parking. While this sounds like a little thing, it can save you hours each week that can be spent preparing for your exam or attending to other responsibilities. Online classes also help to reduce the cost of implementing the class, which means savings for you.
When it is time for class to begin, all you need to join is have your digital device and a reliable internet connection. Once inside your classroom, you'll be able to easily see and hear the teacher and view shared resources on the digital whiteboard. Just like a traditional class, there are opportunities to ask questions. If you need more in-depth assistance, you can always request time with a teacher outside of your scheduled sessions.
How is working with an Omaha Praxis tutor different from taking a course?
An Omaha Praxis prep course is a group learning experience, whereas private instruction is one-on-one. Since you'll be the only student in your private session, your teacher has more opportunities to discover your learning style, academic strengths and weaknesses, and specific testing goals. All of this information can then be used in the creation of your personal plan of study.
When you work with a teacher individually, you can request a comprehensive overview of all of the material on which you will be tested. This is similar to what you would receive in a course. However, you can also choose to target only those areas in which you feel you need the most assistance. If there is a particular order you want to approach the material, this can also be taken into consideration. The beauty of working with a private instructor is that each detail of your session is designed to make the material more personally accessible to you. As you master one topic, you can quickly pivot and begin reviewing the next item on your list.
All of your sessions will be held in our Live Learning Platform. This secure online learning space allows you and your instructor to sit across from each other, no matter where you are physically located. Since you'll be the only student in the session, you'll have ample opportunity to ask any questions about the material you're covering and receive instant feedback.
How can I get started with Omaha Praxis prep?
Varsity Tutors makes it easy to get started with the right Omaha Praxis prep solution for your learning needs. Whether you want to enroll in a prep course or you're interested in connecting with a highly-qualified private instructor, we make the process easy. Contact Varsity Tutors now to get started today.
Kathy: Omaha PRAXIS test prep instructor
...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 from John Brown University in Siloam Springs, AR. I have the ability to tutor all subjects in Elementary and I specialize in English and Language Arts 5th-8th grades. I enjoy helping others and I look forward to future successes with my next...
Education & Certification
- Lindenwood University - Masters in Education, Education
- John Brown University - Master of Science, Counselor Education
Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Social Sciences
- Elementary School
- +61 subjects
Noelle: Omaha PRAXIS test prep instructor
...move students to their next learning goal, and help students love reading. My background includes a masters in reading from Pittsburg State University and a bachelors in elementary education from Missouri Southern State University. I have fifteen years experience in education, including four as a reading support teacher in a Title -1 school. I have worked with students from various backgrounds such as students who are ELLs, students who have IEPs, and students with behavioral...
Education & Certification
- Missouri Southern State University - Bachelor of Education, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
- Pittsburg State University - Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- Reading
- PRAXIS Core Reading
- English
- +32 subjects
Brianna: Omaha PRAXIS test prep instructor
...have also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with children and have developed my skills in making successful and individualized learning fun. Math, science and test prep are the subjects I'm particularly passionate about tutoring, as I've always loved those subjects myself. Additionally, I've worked extensively with adults on business skills, marketing and...
Education & Certification
- University of Richmond - Current Undergrad, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- 8th Grade
- Advanced Functions
- Ecology
- +217 subjects
Prahith: Omaha PRAXIS test prep instructor
I am a classroom teacher who has spent the last ten years tutoring/educating students with a variety of learning needs. I specialize in figuring out what specific learning strategies work for different students. I can help you go from good to great as I have consistently scored in the 99th percentile for several graduate school tests. ... It is more important that students learn how to solve problems rather than just memorizing facts or formulas. All students are smart in their own way and, teaching should be catered to how students best understand. Ultimately students should understand why what they are learning is important.
Education & Certification
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Economics
Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- DAT
- Executive Functioning
- Finance
- +103 subjects
Anna: Omaha PRAXIS test prep instructor
...have worked with students as young as third grade up to learners that already have college degrees. My background as a 9th grade English teacher has given me the opportunity to work with students from low-income backgrounds, students with learning disabilities, English Language Learners as well as students from a range of racial/ethnic identities. I strongly believe in every students' ability to learn new and challenging concepts. I have a knack for presenting information in...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelors, Politics
- Johns Hopkins University - Masters, Education Studies
Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- AP Statistics
- Literature
- TOEFL
- +99 subjects
Chase: Omaha PRAXIS test prep instructor
...human beings in this context, and it is my role as a teacher to effectively, enthusiastically communicate the importance and beauty of math to my students as well as to foster their powers of critical and mathematical thinking. It is my professional hope that at the end of each tutoring session my students will have learned above all an abiding respect for reason: a lifelong conviction that they can understand reality and make sense of...
Education & Certification
- Western Governors University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- Exam P - Probability
- College Business
- AP Calculus AB
- +153 subjects
Bryson: Omaha PRAXIS test prep instructor
...Spanish. I then attended Loyola Marymount University where I received my master's degree in Urban Education. I have worked in education for the past 6 years, beginning as a 2012 Teach For America corps member in Los Angeles. I have taught nearly every subject in middle school classrooms, and I have taught both biology and algebra to high schoolers. My favorite subjects to tutor are mathematics and Spanish, as I find them to be the...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
- Loyola Marymount University - Master of Arts, Urban Education and Leadership
Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- CBEST - The California Basic Educational Skills Test
- Test Prep
- Elementary School Writing
- +51 subjects
Jean: Omaha PRAXIS test prep instructor
...apply them appropriately. With both a tech and an artistic background, Im particularly interested in using technology to teach concepts in visual, interactive, and fun ways. Lately, when Im not working remotely as a CRM consultant or shooting photography, Ive been working on Prezi presentations and reviewing various test prep books to gather meaningful and common practice problems to teach. I would credit my teaching philosophy to my mom - a college psychology professor prior...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, B.S. Mathematics/Economics
Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- SAT
- SAT Math
- Graduate Test Prep
- +30 subjects
David: Omaha PRAXIS test prep instructor
A tutor or teacher can offer information or ideas. Cooperation with the student is required for learning to occur. I have taught in many environments from basketball coach to snowboard instructor. My education is taking me toward becoming a Math teacher. I look forward to the interactions where I can help students engage with the academic material ... Small goals and recognition of accomplishments are a useful to maintaining motivation.... Learning is rarely independent. We rely on books, teachers, tutors, and the Internet. I believe that the goal is to become a resourceful learner. When a student knows how to seek information, he or she will feel independent and empowered.
Education & Certification
- St Olaf - Bachelors, Math
- University of Colorado Boulder - Current Grad Student, CU teach
Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- ACCUPLACER Advanced Algebra & Functions (AAF)
- AP Calculus AB
- GED Reasoning Through Language Arts
- +76 subjects
Suzanne: Omaha PRAXIS test prep instructor
...17 years and try to pass on my love of learning to each and everyone of my students. I believe all students can be successful learners, although they may learn best in a wide variety of ways. When a student gets it, I get excited. I always do everything I can to make my students experience success. In my spare time I like to workout and run. I love the beach and kayaking. My family...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelors, Pre-Physical Therapy
- Georgian Court University - Masters, Education
Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Science Substitute
- +53 subjects
Melissa: Omaha PRAXIS test prep instructor
...years of formal teaching experience and 10 years of experience in positions that require excellent interpersonal skills (healthcare, psychology and education). I have enjoyed the opportunity to teach diverse groups of students, including those with a variety of learning, emotional, behavioral, and neurological disabilities, those who perform at or below grade level, and English Language Learners. I have collaborated with various treatment teams composed of teachers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and family-based services in order...
Education & Certification
- Saint Joseph's University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
- Saint Joseph's University - Master of Science, Dual Elementary and Special Education
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- Elementary School Writing
- Literature
- Elementary School
- +57 subjects
Megan: Omaha PRAXIS test prep instructor
...am an undergraduate student at Northeastern University majoring in Speech Language Pathology. I enjoy working with individuals to build upon their strengths and give them the tools they need to succeed. I have good study and organizational skills, and I have many tips and tricks to help individuals improve test scores. I really enjoy helping people to reach their full potential in each subject area, and I will do my best to explain concepts in...
Education & Certification
- Northeastern University - Current Undergrad, Speech Language Pathology
Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- College Algebra
- SAT Math
- SSAT- Upper Level
- +41 subjects
David: Omaha PRAXIS test prep instructor
...lecture. I've been working in education for nearly 10 years, as a tutor, classroom teacher (I am certified in Math 7-12 in Connecticut), and developer of teaching materials. My most recent gigs have been hourly / independent contractor / free-lance, which I haven't put on my resume. I've been tutoring, mostly for the Hamden (CT) school district as a three-quarters-time job but also occasionally for some local agencies. And I've been developing materials for several...
Education & Certification
- Union College - Bachelors, Computer Science
- Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion-New York - Masters, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- College Algebra
- SAT Mathematics
- ACCUPLACER QAS
- +45 subjects
Phoebe: Omaha PRAXIS test prep instructor
...where I fed my love of law and learned about film. Next, I visited rural Florida with a stint at a Community Theatre. I've even spent a fair amount of time in the Hospitality Industry in Las Vegas, which, unexpectedly, introduced me to the construction industry. Through all of this, I have been a professional tutor for profit and pro bono. I believe education should be available to everyone regardless of age, sex, or socio-economic...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelor in Arts, Ecology
- National University - Master of Science, Ecommerce
Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- TExES - Texas Examinations of Educator Standards
- NCLEX
- FCAT 2.0
- +196 subjects
Musie: Omaha PRAXIS test prep instructor
I went to Vanderbilt to study mathematics and secondary education. I have a passion for math and for teaching students. I have lots of experiences tutoring various types of students from volunteering at churches, to assisting a professor at Belmont University, to private tutoring. This is what I love to do, and I feel confident that I can be helpful.... I like to be focused on student thinking and guiding my practice on what they know.
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, Mathematics and Secondary Education
Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- Test Prep
- PSAT
- ISEE
- +43 subjects
Michelle: Omaha PRAXIS test prep instructor
...a focus in Operations Management from Colorado Technical University. Since graduation, I have worked with the DC Teaching Fellows program as a lead teacher, supporting students with learning disabilities within the DC public school system. My approach to teaching and tutoring students is one that is done with inquiry, understanding and adaptation. I like to assess my students to see what they know, what they want to know and where they need assistance. Then create...
Education & Certification
- Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, African Studies
- Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs - Masters in Business Administration, Operations Management
Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- CSET - California Subject Examinations for Teachers
- Middle School Reading
- PRAXIS Special Education
- +45 subjects
Angela: Omaha PRAXIS test prep instructor
...opportunity to work across a variety of sectors including education, IT, non-profit organizations, and HR helping people of all races and ethnicities in organizations to adapt, grow, and succeed. What drives me as an educator and tutor is the belief that learning should be both practical and enjoyable. I like to help students connect the dots between academic concepts and real-world applications, making lessons not just informative but also relevant and engaging. Whether it's breaking...
Education & Certification
- University of Arkansas - Fayetteville - Doctorate (PhD), Public Policy (Environment)
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- Earth Science
- Physical Science
- Middle School Science
- +11 subjects
Tammy: Omaha PRAXIS test prep instructor
...with my young children was important to me, therefore I changed gears and began working as an onsite apartment manager in a small community in northern California. As my children became school aged, I chose to homeschool. Using the Abeka curriculum, I taught and tutored my three children in all subjects for the next thirteen years. During this thirteen-year span, my family moved to Texas, Kansas and now Mississippi. Following all respective state graduation requirements,...
Education & Certification
- University of Memphis - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English
- CDL - Commercial Driver's License
- Math 2
- +115 subjects
Emma: Omaha PRAXIS test prep instructor
...to teaching, I work to be an educator that is responsive to the needs of students, weaves student interest into academics, and creates learning environments that encourage curiosity. I am passionate about connecting with students as individuals to create a strong foundation for our learning experiences. My approach to teaching all subjects is highly adaptable to the needs of the students and their personal contexts for learning. I approach literacy with focus on the foundational...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Directing and Theatrical Production
- Vanderbilt University - Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School English
- Science
- +19 subjects
Sylvia: Omaha PRAXIS test prep instructor
...I also have my Teaching English as a Foreign Language certification. Upon graduation, I taught second grade and then moved on to teach third grade. Currently, I teach English as a Second Other Language. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my passion is English, writing, and reading. I do enjoy tutoring math and science in the elementary grades. My past tutoring experience includes working with students in elementary, middle, and high school. I...
Education & Certification
- Columbia College - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
- Columbia College - Masters in Education, Education
Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- ACT Writing
- SAT
- Elementary School
- +54 subjects