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By admin, February 13, 2010 1:08 pm

Help Haiti Fundraiser Event

Bella Vita Ballroom at Cavalier Country Club

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Come join us for our first fundraising networking event of the year to be held at this fabulous New Castle County Chamber of Commerce member location.  We will enjoy delicious authentic Haitian hors d’oeuvres including fried pulled pork and cash bar in the newly renovated Bella Vita ballroom with beautiful views of the golf course.  

Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres and Cash Bar followed by program. We will be hearing from Stefania Panza, owner of Soffritto’s Italian Grill and DRA Board of Director, on “Building Your Success as We Build Hope.” Next, newly appointed to the DE Women’s Hall of Fame and NCCCC Board member, Beverly Stewart, Owner of Back to Basics, will speak to us briefly on how we ALL need to get Back to Basics in this troubling economy. A d last but not least we will hear words of wisdom from author and speaker, also NCCCC Board of Director, Darnyelle Jervey, owner of Incredible One Enterprises! So come join us for yet another fun event that will include great food, great company…and the best NETWORKING around.

Through The American Red Cross, 100% of the proceeds go to help the Haiti victims!

Sponsored by Stefania and Giovanni Panza of Soffritto’s Italian Grill!

Wednesday, March 24 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Bella Vita Ballroom at the Cavalier Country Club

100 Addison Drive

Newark, DE  19702

Members $30, Non-members  $50

(only $25 and $45 if pre-paid online)

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By admin, January 27, 2010 10:20 am

Beverly Stewart, founder of Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc. was recently asked to speak at the 2010 Women Mean Business Summit on January 30. The event, which will be held at the Hilton Wilmington/Christiana in Newark, Delaware, is an annual women-owned business forum sponsored  by National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Delaware chapter.

“I was incredibly honored to be asked to speak at the annual event,” says Beverly Stewart. “This is a tremendous opportunity for women business owners to put themselves and their companies on a positive track for 2010 and learn to dream big.”

Stewart will be a part of an exclusive panel discussion group for the “Conversations with Women Extraordinaire: Learn the Secrets of Women Who Have Built Million Dollar Businesses” session. In this session, attendees will meet some of the state’s most successful women business owners and learn their secrets of success. In addition to Beverly Stewart, the session will also feature Ellen Barrosse of Synchrogenix Information Strategies and Patricia Troy-Brooks of Advanced Staffing.

The Women Mean Business Summit provides access to inspiring information, motivation, and small business resources that today’s women business owners need. The 2010 Summit will include a host of workshops, keynote and business resources with national entrepreneurial expert, author and consultant, Mary Cantando, networking and relationship-building opportunities and resource information and helpful seminars from small business entities and their experts.

Registration includes: continental breakfast, panel discussion, workshop, pre-lunch networking and exhibits, luncheon, keynote and choice of one sponsor seminar. For more information or to register for the event, please contact:

Event Chair:                                        NAWBO-DE Administrator:

Caren McCabe                                    Maureen Curry 

(302) 750-8363                                   (302) 559-9080

carenmccabe@comcast.net                 info@nawbodelaware.org    

For more information about Beverly Stewart, Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, or to book Beverly Stewart as a speaker for your event, please call 302-594-0754 or email beverly@backtobasicslearning.com.

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By admin, November 30, 2009 7:19 am

This fall, Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc. celebrates 24 years serving the varied educational needs of children through adults. Since 1985, the firm has provided educational instruction to over 11,500 students in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. Today, Back to Basics Learning Dynamics is a vibrant, full-service educational facility providing instruction in 60+ subjects, the most comprehensive range of subjects available.

 Back to Basics also operates a private school with a focus unlike any other school in the state. With a cap of 20 students, this unique private school provides students one-on-one instruction for state credit toward graduation, through personal, customized instruction.

For more information, please visit Back to Basics website at http://www.BacktoBasicsLearning.com

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By admin,

Beverly Stewart, a Delaware-based educational entrepreneur and founder of Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc. was recently asked to join the Board of Directors of the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce. 1,700 members strong, the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce is involved in government affairs, special events, providing emerging businesses with support and services, offering health and insurance benefits to members, and overseeing a wide range of programs for businesses of all sizes.

“I was incredibly honored to be asked to join the Board,” says Beverly Stewart. “For almost 85 years, the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce has been supporting local businesses and creating opportunities for its members. Over the next three years, I am looking forward to making a real difference in my local business community.”

Stewart’s own business success will make her a valuable addition to the Board; by sharing her knowledge and experiences, she will be able to help other companies grow and succeed. 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 over 11,000 students in the tri-state area. Back to Basics is also a state-approved private school, providing a full-time curriculum of math, English, social studies, and science, plus electives for students in grade K- 12th.

In addition to her recent appointment to the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Stewart is also a Board Member and valuable committee member for several diverse organizations and firms including the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s Superstars in Education Selection Committee since 2003, and founding Board Member of the Wilmington Women in Business Foundation, Inc., (currently Director Emeritus). Stewart also currently serves on the Boards of Success Won’t Wait (literacy non-profit), McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds (educational game company), Horizon House (mental health non-profit), New Castle County Chamber of Commerce, and the Leon Weiner Education Foundation, where she is a Founding Board Member.

For more information, please visit Back to Basics website at http://www.BacktoBasicsLearning.com

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By admin, November 19, 2009 8:22 am

Today, Back to Basics Learning Dynamics is a vibrant, full-service educational facility serving the diverse educational needs of over 11,000 students in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, in their homes, schools, and the Center. The area’s leader in 1-on-1 tutoring for pre-K through college-age students and adults, Back to Basics provides instruction in 60+ subjects, the most comprehensive range of subjects available. And, Back to Basics’ students are taught by over 90 experienced professionals with Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate degrees.

The firm’s beginnings, however, were significantly more humble. As a teacher, Beverly Stewart had a vision of reaching every student. Her six years of experience in a traditional classroom had shown her this was not always the most effective method of instruction. So, in 1985 she established Back to Basics Tutoring Service as a sole proprietor working from her one-bedroom apartment. From the onset, the firm was significantly different because it focused on the benefits of one-on-one instruction and a permanent student-tutor match, unlike national chains using group instruction and multiple tutors per student.

Although she had a true passion for education, Stewart recognized that she had no practical experience in running a business, and so enlisted the help of SCORE to learn skills, strategies and practices that would help her fledgling business grow. From accounting, to strategic planning, to management skills, the teacher became the student. And in just four short years, Back to Basics grew so large that a permanent tutoring center was necessary to accommodate its students and staff. In 1989, Stewart purchased a three-story building at 1824 N. Scott Street in Wilmington, Delaware.

She also began to increase the firm’s offerings. In addition to a thriving customer base of 1-on-1 tutoring and educational testing for regular and special education students, she further expanded into tutoring and instruction for adults of all ages. From languages like Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Spanish, to work-related skills like computers and business writing, Stewart provided resume-building options for adults to increase their marketability in an increasingly competitive workplace.

In response, major corporations flocked to the facility. By providing such valuable services as English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction, translating, sign language and interpreting, Stewart built a successful corporate client list including Fortune 500 companies DuPont, Hercules, ICI, Astra Zeneca and more. Stewart’s entrepreneurial spirit paid off and after only six years in business Back to Basics was named one of the “Top 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies” by the Philadelphia Business Journal.

In 1999, having completely outgrown the N. Scott Street building, Stewart was faced with a major business decision, whether or not to take the plunge and move to a larger space. Once again, she enlisted the services of the SBA through the SBDC for counseling and advice. And in 2000, Back to Basics expanded yet again to the current 6 Stone Hill Road address. The move increased classroom and office space by 250% and in conjunction with the move, Back to Basics Tutoring Service, Inc. was renamed Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc.

The move allowed Stewart to once again increase, not only the firm’s much-needed classroom space, but also its educational offerings. Back to Basics became a state-approved private school with a focus unlike any other school in the state. Today, this unique private school provides students 1-on-1 kindergarten-12^th grade instruction for state credit toward graduation, through personal, customized curricula. Stewart’s vision of creating a place where she could reach every student had finally come true.

For more information, please visit Back to Basics website at http://www.BacktoBasicsLearning.com

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By admin, October 22, 2009 7:19 am

You may be familiar with Beverly Stewart as our President/Director here at Back to Basics. But did you know she is also a highly-sought after public speaker? Yes, that’s right. Ms. Stewart speaks to audiences nationwide on various business and educational topics and related issues. Her program titles include Finding Your Voice, Starting & Running a Successful Business, Living an Authentic Life, and Turning Your Passion Into a Business.

Beverly has been quoted in several well-known publications, such as “The New York Times”, “Entrepreneur Magazine”, “Delaware Today” and the “News Journal”, just to name a few. She provides keynote speaker services as well as seminars and workshops. Beverly can customize a presentation for the specific needs and interests of your audience. Click on the link below for further information and instructions on how to book Ms. Stewart for your next event!

For more information, please visit Back to Basics website at http://www.BacktoBasicsLearning.com