Our Mission
Bring the Joy back to learning & teaching!
Our mission at Great Thinkers Learning Academy is to give students and families options to grow, explore, and blossom into the Great Thinkers of tomorrow.
Here at Great Thinkers Learning Academy, we strive to bring back the joy of teaching for teachers. Connecting passionate educators with students eager to improve makes the possibilities endless.
Our Facilities
We offer online and
in-person tutoring sessions!
We offer online tutoring with certified teachers who are experienced and dedicated to the success of our students. Each of our caring teachers is an expert in teaching their content area.
What makes us different is we partner with families and schools to create personalized learning plans. We know all students are unique learners with different learning needs.
This is why our programs are a great investment in your child’s academic career.
Great Thinkers Learning Academy is the resource to bridge the education gap, offering tutoring and enrichment classes.
Our Vision
Teaching the Professionals of tomorrow
We offer online tutoring with certified teachers who are experienced and dedicated to the success of our students. Each of our caring teachers is an expert in teaching their content area.
What makes us different is we partner with families and schools to create personalized learning plans. We know all students are unique learners with different learning needs.
This is why our programs are a great investment in your child’s academic career.
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We offer online and in-person tutoring sessions on a wide range of subjects for all students k-12th grades. Our tutors are certified and experienced offering your child the one-on-one help that they need to expand and grow in the acadmeic career.
Founder & CEO
Danielle McGlynn
Great Thinkers Learning Academy started as a dream to make a difference in the lives of kids and families. Too many students fall through the cracks and do not fit the “one size fits few” educational options.
As a science classroom teacher, administrator, and educational consultant for twenty years, Danielle (Dani) had the opportunity to meet wonderful parents, teachers, and students. She often found that in school we would “run out of time” or not have enough resources to provide students with everything they need to succeed or learning would stop short. It was very frustrating as an educator to not be able to give more to her students in the current format of school.
Great Thinkers Learning Academy is the resource to bridge the education gap, offering tutoring and enrichment classes.
In addition to being an educator, Dani is a mother of four children. She has found that personalized options for parents were limited, difficult to schedule for busy families, and expensive.
Our mission at Great Thinkers Learning Academy is to give students and families options to grow, explore, and blossom into the Great Thinkers of tomorrow.
Here at Great Thinkers Learning Academy, we strive to bring back the joy of teaching for teachers. Connecting passionate educators with students eager to improve makes the possibilities endless.
Our Teachers
Meet our Teachers
Boni
Science
Boni is a Science teacher who has been teaching Biology and Research subjects for 12 years to Junior and Senior High School students. She also taught Conversational English to Korean, Japanese and Chinese students of all ages for 3 years. As a teacher, she loves to engage her students and encourage active participation in class. She does this through fun Science laboratory experiments, discussions and simulations.
Boni is a mom of a 6 year old boy, loves to cook Filipino delicacies, jog at least 6 km in a day and go to beautiful beaches with her whole family.
Jacqueline
Math
Jacqueline teaches 6th and 7th grade math for Jefferson County Public Schools in Littleton, CO. This is her 18th year teaching middle school math, having taught in the Omaha area for seven years, five years in Southern California, and five years in Colorado. She grew up in the Midwest and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Middle Grades Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Peru State College in Nebraska. Some of her hobbies include running, hiking, traveling, reading, and baking. Most importantly, she loves spending time with her husband and two children Ella (7) and Lucas (5).
Shefy
Math & Science
Shefy is a very responsive and active teacher. She completed her Master’s in Biotechnology in 2008 and has been working with children since then. She is always keen on unlearning and learning and believes teaching gives her a chance to do so. She carefully understands the needs of the children and prepares lessons accordingly. Currently, she is preparing for her Master’s in Teaching (Secondary) in Australia. She is crazy about ice cream and violets. Her favorite holiday destination is the beach.
Nidhi
Math & Science
Ms.Pari has a first-class degree in sciences and mathematics. She has been tutoring for over 9 years and has helped students achieve success in their respected courses. She takes pride in her student’s work, which motivates her to work even harder to ensure that her students are 100% prepared to take their exams. She specializes in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Math and Statistics. Through her years spent at university and during work placement for a large educational company, her knowledge and understanding of the subjects she teaches has grown significantly, further enhancing her ability to teach them to students preparing for their respective examinations. Aside from her academic background, she also really enjoys watching and taking part in various e-learning activities. She is here to help you succeed and will do her best to ensure that you are ready to achieve your full potential in your examinations!
Rachel
Elementary Grades
Rachel graduated from the University of NE Lincoln with a Bachelor’s in Inclusive Early Childhood Education. Her years of teaching and developing curriculum have been spent at public and private schools working in Preschool and Elementary Special Education. Most recently she has worked at a non-profit for individuals with Autism. Rachel’s aim is to provide a stimulating, inclusive environment for all scholars. She believes it is important to promote acceptance within a safe space while growing and learning.
Heidi
Elementary Grades & Math
Heidi loves teaching and is excited to be here. She has a dual Bachelors; one in Early Childhood Education and the other in Elementary Education. But since she loves math, she added a Math Endorsement to her degrees so she could teach Math too. She has 10+ years of experience working with students of all ages in everything from Kindergarten curriculum to Algebra and beyond.
Patrick
English, Fine Arts & Exercise Science
Patrick has over 10 years of classroom experience as a teacher for special education students. He holds Bachelor’s degrees in Physical Education, Health Education, and Psychology (Rhode Island College). He holds Master’s degrees in Special Education (University of Phoenix) and Journalism and Mass Communications (The University of Nebraska at Lincoln). Currently he is working on a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology (The University of Central Florida).
Stacy
Elementary Grades & Spanish
Stacy loves when students learn something new and then are able to demonstrate it and even teach others. Stacy has over 28 years of experience teaching including 2 years with the U.S. Peace Corps in Costa Rica. She loves languages and taught Spanish for 25 years in Nebraska and Iowa. She a Master’s degree in Education (University of Nebraska at Omaha) and Bachelor degrees in Elementary Education and Spanish with a K-12 Teaching Endorsement (Northwestern College in Orange City, IA). She has experience teaching PK-12 and loves helping students with grammar, reading, and phonics. She also enjoys teaching the history and culture of Hispanic countries. Stacy coaches her daughter’s volleyball team, fosters kittens, and enjoys horseback riding and traveling.
Steve
Elementary: Reading, Writing, Phonics, Math, Science & Social Studies
All Grade Levels: German & History
Steve is a lifelong learner with a Ph.D in German who is now turning his attention to helping the younger generation learn to read and write in English. He works with English Language Learners at all levels as well as elementary students who need help or a challenge in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.
Steve lives in Illinois, but tutors clients all over the world. His classes are rigorous, yet relaxed and students often remark how surprised they are that the hour is already up. That’s because they are busy practicing foundational skills while also building the background and content knowledge necessary for later academic success.
Becky
English 6-12, Rhetoric and Writing, AP Language & Composition
Becky has been teaching English to secondary and adult students for over 20 years. She has a B.A. in Communications for the University of South Florida, and an M.A. in English Education from UNC Charolette.
Tom
American & World History, English, Economics, Political Science, Government,
Forensic Science, CSI, Philosophy & Film Studies
Tom worked in showbusiness for 14 years as an actor, director, producer, casting director, and talent agent. He was recruited by Books of Fun as their West Coast Regional Manager for 9 years. He was voted manager of the year for 2002, 2003, and 2004.
He has been teaching for 18 years. Tom is certified to teach Theatre, English, Economics, American/World History, Political Science/Government, and Forensic Science/CSI at the high school level. He is also certified to teach Philosophy, English and Film studies at the college level.
Mark
ESL, English, Reading, Writing,
Spanish, French & AP World History
Mark is highly educated and has many years of experience. He is friendly, funny, and highly motivated to get results with the clients he tutors.
Steven
Middle School English, ESL (IELTS, TOEFL), History, Geography, Math,
Physiology & Anatomy
Steven taught multiple subjects in a private middle school in Texas for 14 years. He has also taught students internationally online, especially preparing students for English language tests. Having lived and worked on 4 continents, he is familiar with many different cultures, especially those in Asia. He currently lives in Japan.
Mariko
High School Japanese
Mariko has taught Japanese at the high school level for 15 years. He loves to share his own language and culture with the students he tutors.
Edine
English, IELTS & Exam Prep
Edine loves teaching and is passionate about motivating others to find their English-language personality. She has taught students from all over the world with various interests and reasons to learn English. She wants her lessons to be a relaxed, safe space for her students to speak, make mistakes, and learn at their pace, in their style. She is a care-free and easy-going person, and the atmosphere of her lessons reflect this.
She works together with her students to uncover and address their individual needs, strengths, and areas of desire, all based around the main goal of language: the ability to effectively express oneself and communicate with others.
She views her role as a partner and mentor; there to present, clarify, and challenge the student in their language learning process.
Edine has a TEFL level 5 advanced diploma, TESL certificate and 3 years of experience.
She loves to travel and her favorite part of traveling is learning about different cultures and trying new cuisines.
Sofia
Englis, ESL & Public Speaking
Sofia is an ESL tutor and is a public speaking and creative writing coach for kids. She is certified in TEFL and teaches students from 20 different countries. She has over 2500 hours of teaching experience and is highly passionate about teaching. She believes in giving importance to the learner while teaching the English language.
She is a kind, patient, and interactive teacher, who has been teaching English since 2017. Sofia believes in a learner-centered teaching model. She encourages her students to express their ideas, thoughts, and opinions freely and indulges in conversations that are meaningful and productive for language learning.
Sofia is a public speaking expert and teaches these skills to kids and adults. Her sessions are interactive and can help your child get fluent, confident, and effective in their English language skills.
Ziad
Math (Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, and Statistics)
Ziad is a Math teacher with 15 years of experience, 15 years on site and 3 years online teaching. He teaches a wide range of mathematics ranging from Pre-Algebra, AP classes, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, to Probability, Calculus, business math, economics, and more!
Ziad is also fluent in 3 languages, writing and speaking, and has taught in each English, French, and Arabic.
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Get In Touch
Location: Omaha Metro Area
Telephone: 402-660-3042
Email: danielle@greatthinkerslearningacademy.com
School Hours: M-F: 8am – 3pm