Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Inc. recently received approval from the Delaware Department of Education as a state-certified Private Business and Trade School.   A variety of essential business and trade courses will be offered as part of the curriculum with specialized, one-on-one instruction to adult students.

Subjects available through Back to Basics include accounting, ASVAB prep, basic math, computer keyboarding, Driver’s Ed manual-CDL and standard, English as a Second Language (ESL), GED test preparation, life skills, Microsoft Office software and Praxis test preparation.

In addition to making a current employee more marketable, the Back to Basics Private Business and Trade School offerings can also provide a crucial stepping stone to those who are out of work and seeking to obtain a job.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment rate was approximately 9.5% in June 2010! The need for developing new skills for an increasingly complex workplace has clearly accelerated. Even for talented, competent people, it’s a buyer’s market. Individuals will always benefit by making themselves more attractive candidates.

Finally, instruction obtained at the Back to Basics Private Business and Trade School can be very helpful to students who may be thinking about returning to school or may already be enrolled. If you are returning to school after being out for a while, you can refresh your skills and fill in gaps to prepare for the sometimes daunting task of re-entering the classroom.

For more information on the Back to Basics Private Business and Trade School or any of the Back to Basics educational options, please Back to Basics Learning Dynamics or call 302-594-0754

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 grades K-12 and a Private Business and Trade School for adults. Back to Basics is the 2010 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.

Pictured, 2nd photo, right, are Delaware’s Senator Tom Carper, Back to Basics Learning Dynamics’ founder Beverly Stewart, Better Business Bureau of Delaware President and CEO Christine Sauers, Better Business Bureau of Delaware Director at Bayard Doug Hershman and University of Delaware President Pat Harker.

The photo was taken during the Better Business Bureau of Delaware’s Annual Banquet where Stewart received a 2010 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics in the Marketplace.

For more information visit Back to Basics Learning Dynamics or call 302-594-0754.

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.

Governor Jack Markell recognized the significant contributions made by the six trailblazing Delaware women at an event held Monday evening at the Duncan Center in Dover. The theme for the 29th Annual Hall of Fame of Delaware Women Awards Ceremony was: “In the Company of Great Women.” The 2010 Hall of Fame inductees are Sister Ascension Banegas, Jeanette Eckman, Kathryn Young Hazeur, Jacquelin Pitts, Beverly Louise Stewart and Judith Gedney Tobin.

Being inducted into the Hall of Fame is one of the state’s most prestigious awards recognizing the contributions and achievements of Delaware women.  Each year, individuals and organizations throughout Delaware are invited to nominate women for this honor. Recipients of the award are selected based on their reputation as a trailblazer; respect among colleagues; work significance and its lasting impact; leadership role; and community service that has impacted the lives of others locally or globally.

“Delaware is fortunate to have such outstanding women with such inspiring achievements serving not only as role models, but as anchors in our businesses and communities,” said Markell.  “As we reflect on their stories, I believe we can all learn lessons about how we can build on their efforts to keep our state moving forward.” Among those joining Governor Markell in congratulating this year’s awardees were Nancy P. Rochford, Chair of the Delaware Commission for Women, and Jeffrey Bullock, Delaware Secretary of State.

The Hall of Fame of Delaware Women was established in 1981 by the Delaware Commission for Women. Its purpose is to recognize the lasting contributions and achievements of Delaware women in a variety of fields, including agriculture, the arts, business, education, government, health, homemaking, human rights, industry, media, science, sports and volunteer work. Those inducted into the Hall of Fame are women of vision, courage and tenacity. Their purposeful, compassionate and determined lives have positively affected the culture, economy and climate of the state of Delaware. By celebrating the lives and legacies of the members of the Hall of Fame, the Delaware Commission for Women points to the power of one determined individual.

Pictured: Beverly accepts the award from Delaware’s Governor Jack Markell.

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.

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)

“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.

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.

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

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.

“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

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.

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

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.

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

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.