Spring 2024 Course Details
Registration for our Spring 2024 online courses is officially open! This semester, we have two all-new courses, Presentation Skills and Video Game Design. Besides these new additions, we are also bringing back eleven 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.
4th to 6th
5th to 8th
4th to 7th
4th to 7th
3rd to 7th
4th to 7th
4th to 7th
3rd to 6th
2nd to 5th
4th to 8th
3rd to 6th
5th to 7th
4th to 8th
Drawing and Painting
Instructor: Emona Ji
Schedule: Every Wednesday from 7 PM to 8 PM CST
March 20 - May 8
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: Tahani Meraz
Schedule: Every Tuesday from 7:45 pm to 8:4 pm CST
March 19 - May 7
Grade Level: 3rd 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!
Introduction to Art
Instructor: Nusrat Hossain
Schedule: Every Friday from 6 PM to 7 PM CST
March 22 - May 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!
Intro to Finance and Economics
Instructor: Ryan Rexford
Schedule: Every Tuesday from 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM CST
March 19 - May 7
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!
Poetry
Instructor: Bridget Gray
Schedule: Every Sunday from 2 PM to 3 PM CST
March 24 - May 12
Grade Level: 3rd to 6th
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!
Power of Prealgebra
Instructor: Saisha Verma
Schedule: Every Thursday from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM CST
March 21 - May 9
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!
Presentation Skills
Instructor: Lydia Tong
Schedule: Every Monday from 6 PM to 7 PM CST
March 18 - April 12
Grade Level: 4th to 8th
Learn to use your voice like never before! If you are a quiet kid, Vern’s new Dynamic Presentation Skills course will teach you to bring out your voice, until you can speak confidently with ease. You'll learn how to use body language and visual aids to make your presentations strong and unforgettable. Through interactive exercises and group discussions, your presentation skills will make fast-paced progress! Sign up today to leave an impression on everyone you meet!
Science 2
Instructor: Sofia Patel
Schedule: Every Tuesday from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM CST
March 19 - May 7
Grade Level: 4th to 6th
Are you the science geek in your class? Interested in learning more than what your teacher tells you? Science 2, a course for 4th to 6th 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!
Video Game Design
Instructor: Irene Capitano
Schedule: Every Wednesday from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM CST
March 20 - May 8
Grade Level: 5th to 8th
Need more than the block-dragging “coding”? Want to learn how to program games of your own? You can begin learning 3D game design today with Vern! Unity 3D software will be used, which applies the C# programming language to craft fun, intricate, and realistic games. Students will code their imaginations into existence. This course is suggested for middle-schoolers with some previous coding knowledge. But not to fear, everything will be taught in this new Vern course, from operating the functions to debugging the code. Don’t miss out and sign up today!
Website Design
Instructor: Eshing Ji
Schedule: Every Sunday from 12 PM to 1 PM CST
March 24 - May 12
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 PM to 6 PM
March 20 - May 8
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
March 20 - May 8
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 Tuesday from 7:45 PM to 8:45 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!