Fall 2022 Course Details
Registration for our Fall 2022 online courses is officially closed. This semester, we have added 4 all-new courses to our course offerings, including: Beginner Chess, Website Design, Advanced Art, and English. For more course details and registration, scroll below!
Beginner Art
Instructor: Jessica Zhang
Schedule: Every Saturday from 10 AM to 11 AM CST
October 15 - December 10
Grade Level: 2nd to 5th
Would you rather sketch in your notebook instead of listening to a long, winded lecture? Then we'd like to welcome you to the class where you can doodle away and be met with praise rather than scorn! Learn new drawing techniques using just basic, materials readily found at home to really help you shape your thoughts onto paper and become an amazing artist. 2nd to 5th grade future artists, go ahead and sign up today to have some fun!
Advanced Art
Instructor: Emona Ji
Schedule: Every Saturday from 3 PM to 4 PM CST
October 15 - December 10
Grade Level: 4th to 7th
Past the point of basics? Want to refine your art skills? The course goes past the surface-level art classes taught in school and dives deeper into this elusive subject. In our advanced art course, students will be introduced to proper shading and contrasting for landscape pieces, tips for drawing bodies and portraits, and various contemporary artists. We will cater to your own artistic style, and help bring it to life! Sound like fun? Register today!
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Beginner Chess
Instructor: Max Wu
Schedule: Every Saturday from 12 PM to 1 PM CST
October 15 - December 10
Grade Level: 3rd to 5th
Chess is an exciting strategy game mimicking war formation and battle that has been shown to increase IQ and exercise the brain. In this course, children will be introduced to the game, from learning the basic set-up and pieces to openings, puzzles, endgames, and checkmates! Watch as your child slowly applies these same concepts to their schoolwork and daily tasks to become a more organized, focused, and thoughtful person. Register today!
English
Instructor: Ella Schmulen
Schedule: Every Saturday from 11 AM to 12 PM CST
October 15 - December 10
Grade Level: 4th to 6th
In a world where autocorrect and Grammarly are omnipresent, and texting is increasingly informal, students’ writing skills don't get nearly enough practice in everyday life. This course will teach kids vocabulary and grammar rules to improve their English writing and speaking. From active voice versus passive voice to preposition placement, Vern will provide a crash course that could improve anyone’s English know-how! Sign up today!
Intro to Java Programming
Instructor: Malak Ettahali
Schedule: Every Sunday from 4 PM to 5 PM CST
October 16 - December 11
Grade Level: 3rd to 7th
Need more than the block-dragging “coding” often handed to young students? No fear; you can begin learning the high-level programming language of Java with Vern! Javascript is a popular coding language that can be used for a variety of apps and games, and be a true asset for the future. From operating the functions to debugging the code, everything will be taught in this new Vern Tutoring course! Don’t miss out and sign up today!
Intro to Python Programming
Instructor: Lydia Tong
Schedule: Every Monday from 5 PM to 6 PM CST
October 17 - December 12
Grade Level: 3rd to 7th
Are you the tech-savvy kid of your class? Interested in problem-solving and creating? Step into a world of code, full of opportunities and imagination in this Intro to Python Programming course! Python is a high-level, widespread coding language that is extremely useful to know and fun to play around with. Manipulating code, solving problems, trial and error, and of course, fun, is a huge part of this class! So, 4th to 7th-grade computer wizards, go ahead sign up today!
Math 1
Instructor: Ava Abraham
Schedule: Every Wednesday from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM CST
October 19 - December 14
Grade Level: 3rd to 4th
Still a beginner? Time to build up the basics! As a 3rd to 4th grader, this is the key window to get a strong understanding of the core skills needed for all mathematics. Kids will learn all about multiplication and division, elapsed time, fractions, and more! Ready for BrainPop Jr., friendly competitions, and games? Make sure to sign up today!
Math 2
Instructor: Andrew Tang
Schedule: Every Saturday from 6 PM to 7 PM CST
October 15 - December 10
Grade Level: 5th to 7th
Does getting ahead of your math class sound like a goal of yours? If so, Math 2 is the class for you. 5th grade through 7th grade is right around when kids start to get competitive, and it's all too important not to fall behind. In this course, students will explore absolute value, inequalities, proportions, slope, pre-algebra, and much, much more! Quizzes, friendly competitions, and homework are all a big part of this course. Sign up today to leave the rest of your class in the dust!
Poetry
Instructor: Jerry Tong
Schedule: Every Monday from 6 PM to 7 PM CST
October 17 - December 12
Grade Level: 4th to 7th
If rhyming and writing is your cup of tea,
This class is a good next step for your journey.
Learning the difference between a cinquain, a narrative, and a limerick,
Syllables and rhythm to give your writing a kick.
If you sign up today and really persevere,
One day you might be as good as Shakespeare!
Reading
Instructor: Madison Burba
Schedule: Every Tuesday from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm CST
October 18 - December 13
Grade Level: 3rd to 6th
Sure, school teaches reading, but do they ever assign what you want to read? Most of the time, they don't. Well, wait for that to change in Vern's new Reading course! With a relaxed book club format, activities, and group debates, there's no way any bookworm could stay bored. They'll learn about important concepts like literary elements, character analysis, and summarizing, all while enjoying themselves. Sign up if you don't want to miss out!
Science 1
Instructor: Anna Adebola
Schedule: Every Thursday from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM CST
October 20 - December 15
Grade Level: 2nd to 4th
Come one, come all! Calling all young scientists! Ready to learn about outer space, magnets, weather and climate, mixtures and solutions, and more? Science I is waiting for you! With Magic School Bus videos, quizzes, and fun homework assignments sure to make kids think, students in grades 2nd through 5th will be sure to enjoy all it has to offer.
Science 2
Instructor: Prisha Verma
Schedule: Every Thursday from 5 PM to 6 PM CST
October 20 - December 15
Grade Level: 5th to 7th
Are you the science geek in your class? Interested in learning more than what your teacher tells you? Science 2, a course for 5th to 7th graders, will teach all you ever wanted to know about science. From photosynthesis and cellular respiration to natural selection and evolution, Science 2 is a highly fascinating class that Vern Tutoring has to offer! With games, flashcards, and the occasional Magic School Bus video, you'll never be bored in this exciting course! Sign up today to dive deeper into science!
Website Design
Instructor: Eshing Ji
Schedule: Every Sunday from 2 PM to 3 PM CST
October 16 - December 11
Grade Level: 4th to 7th
Interested in creating your own blog, or a new website? Learn how to set up your own website with this new Vern course! Utilizing HTML and CSS design, students will code their own websites, learning about how to structure and add various content. Web design is not only useful for blogging or business, but these skills can help kids learn the importance of organization and aesthetics, as well as good first impressions. Sign up today to create a website of your very own!
Writing Green
Instructor: Cindy Cui
Schedule: Every Thursday from 5:20 PM to 6:20 PM CST
October 20 - December 15
Grade Level: 3rd to 7th
Writing is a popular course! To accommodate the number of students that sign up, we've split the course into two classes, Writing Red and Writing Green. These two courses are both open to students in grades 4-7, teaching them how to write proper essays that will captivate the reader. With PowerPoints, example essays, unique feedback, and more, students will become entirely different writers in just eight weeks. Sign up today!
Writing Red
Instructor: Michelle Chen
Schedule: Every Saturday from 12 PM to 1 PM CST
Dates: N/A
Grade Level: 4th to 7th
Writing is a popular course! To accommodate the number of students that sign up, we've split the course into two classes, Writing Red and Writing Green. These two courses are both open to students in grades 4-7, teaching them how to write proper essays that will captivate the reader. With PowerPoints, example essays, unique feedback, and more, students will become entirely different writers in just eight weeks. Sign up today!