Fall 2023 Course Details
Registration for our Fall 2023 online courses is officially open! This semester, we have two all-new courses, Fundamentals of Neuroscience and Power of Prealgebra. Besides these new additions, we are also bringing back ten of our most popular courses from last semester. Scroll down for more information on registration, grade level, curriculum, and more.
Course List and Recommended Grade Level:
Click on each course name for class and registration info.
2nd to 4th
5th to 7th
4th to 7th
4th to 7th
3rd to 7th
4th to 7th
4th to 7th
4th to 6th
4th to 8th
4th to 8th
2nd to 4th
5th to 8th
Drawing and Painting
Instructor: Emona Ji
Schedule: Every Wednesday from 7 PM to 8 PM CST
October 25 - December 13
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 drawing and painting 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!
English
Instructor: Ella Schmulen
Schedule: Every Sunday from 7 pm to 8 pm CST
October 29 - December 17
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!
Fundamentals of Neuroscience
Instructor: Lydia Tong
Schedule: Every Wednesday from 6 PM to 7 PM CST
October 25 - December 13
Grade Level: 4th to 8th
The brain is fascinating. It regulates our speech, stores memories, and is how we perceive pain. Vern’s Fundamentals of Neuroscience class is a perfect introduction to learning the inner workings of medicine, but also to learning about society. To be compassionate and sharp, and to understand others, first, we must look inside. Learn neuroscience and apply it to real life with Vern today! Signing up for this class is a no-brainer!
Intro to Finance and Economics
Instructor: Ryan Rexford
Schedule: Every Tuesday from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM CST
October 24 - December 12
Grade Level: 4th to 8th
It’s never too early to invest in your future! Vern is thrilled to present a finance class for driven young planners in 4th to 8th grade. Students will learn the importance of saving money, and where to begin their journey. From learning about budgeting skills, retirement funds, and taxes, this course guarantees a long-lasting sense of financial responsibility will be instilled in each kid. Sign up today!
Math 1
Instructor: Andrew Tang
Schedule: Every Saturday from 6 PM to 7 PM CST
October 28 - December 16
Grade Level: 2nd 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!
Power of Prealgebra
Instructor: Saisha Verma
Schedule: Every Thursday from 5 PM to 6 PM CST
October 26 - December 14
Grade Level: 5th to 7th
Pre-algebra may seem intimidating for pre-teens, but we’ll help you to prepare! In this course, students will explore absolute value, inequalities, proportions, slope, 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!
Science 1
Instructor: Anna Adebola
Schedule: Every Tuesday from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM CST
October 24 - December 12
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: Stella Hall
Schedule: Every Monday from 6 PM to 7 PM CST
October 23 - December 11
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 Saturday from 12 PM to 1 PM CST
October 28 - December 16
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!
World History
Instructor: Sarah Adebola
Schedule: Every Wednesday from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
October 25 - December 13
Grade Level: 4th to 7th
Are you a certified history buff? Or perhaps you need help getting up to snuff? Work towards your future by looking to the past: Vern has brought back its World History class! From colonization to industrialization, Ancient Egypt to the Cold War, students will travel throughout history to discover and explore. Register for this world history class today!
Writing Green
Instructor: Prisha Verma
Schedule: Every Wednesday from 5 PM to 6 PM CST
October 25 - December 13
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!