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By admin, March 17, 2010 5:43 pm

Periodically, we vary our tutor spotlight by featuring one of our office staff members instead. This month, we introduce you to our newest office member, Val Peterson.

Val brings over 25 years of accounting and administrative experience with her to Back to Basics. She holds a degree in Industrial Engineering Technology.

When Val isn’t working, she enjoys football, anything to do with the beach and home improvement projects. Her favorite is painting.She also LOVES animals and has quite a few at home. One of Val’s favorite charities assists with the care and preservation of wolves and she annually “sponsors” one of these beautiful, wild animals. Although she is Philadelphia- born, Val has lived in Delaware since age 9. She resides in Newark with her husband and two grown daughters. Welcome aboard, Val. We’re happy to have you with us!

For 25 years, Back to Basics has been recognized as the area’s undisputed leader in one-on-one tutoring. In addition, the firm offers a unique Delaware private school for all grades. Back to Basics is the 2010 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.

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STEM is an acronym standing for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The desire to keep America as one of the leading nations in technology and scientific breakthroughs has created a push toward creating STEM schools. And although our economy has been somewhat unsteady in the past few years, science and engineering jobs are growing 70% faster than other positions. That means with the proper education and training, future students will be ready to jump into the employment pool.

President Barack Obama has realized the importance of STEM education. In November 2009, he made public the kickoff of several nationwide programs to create interest and lead students toward these four areas of study. The president cited three priorities for STEM education:

1. Allowing students to think critically in the four STEM subject areas by increasing STEM literacy.

2. Assuring that American students are no longer outperformed by other nations by improving the quality of math and science instruction in the classroom.

3. Expanding STEM career opportunities and education for groups such as women and minorities.

To help reach these goals, Obama has announced partnerships that will assist American students in becoming among the best in math and science over the next 10 years. They include Time Warner Cable, Sesame Street and Discovery Communications. To add tangible excitement and challenge to STEM education, the President has also announced that there will be a new science fair held annually at the White House.

In his words, “If you win the NCAA championship, you come to the White House. Well, if you’re a young person and you’ve produced the best experiment or design, you ought to be recognized for that achievement, too.” He added, “Scientists and engineers ought to stand side by side with athletes and entertainers as role models.” Well said, Mr. President.

For more information, please visit our website at http://www.backtobasicslearning.com

For 25 years, Back to Basics has been recognized as the area’s undisputed leader in one-on-one tutoring. In addition, the firm offers a unique Delaware private school for all grades. Back to Basics is the 2010 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.

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By admin, March 6, 2010 1:54 pm

Back to Basics Learning Dynamics is pleased to announce the addition of several new tutors, instructors, and interpreter/translators. New hires include: Marian Seidman, Kate Fultz, Karen Dresch, Patrick Sutton , Jennifer Willis, Lynn Garafola, and Margie Speer.

For more information, please visit www.backtobasicslearning.com

For 25 years, Back to Basics has been recognized as the area’s undisputed leader in one-on-one tutoring. In addition, the firm offers a unique Delaware private school for all grades. Back to Basics is the 2010 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.

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The Delaware Business Ledger recently ran the following article about Beverly Stewart of Back to Basics and her recent inclusion in the Hall of Fame of delaware Women. A brief excerpt follows.

“Beverly Stewart, a Delaware-based educational entrepreneur and founder of Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc., was recently welcomed into the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women.

Stewart is the President and Director of Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc. in Wilmington, Delaware. Founded in 1985, Stewart began her business as its sole employee. Now, over 24 years later, her firm employs over 90 professional, degreed tutors, offers 60+ subjects for children and adults, and has served the varied educational needs of approximately 11,500 students in the tri-state area.”

To read the article in its entirety, please visit the Delaware Business Ledger.

For 25 years, Back to Basics has been recognized as the area’s undisputed leader in one-on-one tutoring. In addition, the firm offers a unique Delaware private school for all grades. Back to Basics is the 2010 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.