New jobs! Back to Basics is hiring secondary math and science tutors in Nationwide
Back to Basics Learning Dynamics in Wilmington, Nationwide has immediate job openings for multiple secondary math and science tutoring positions throughout Nationwide. Tutors are needed for flexible scheduling and daytime, after school, evening and/or weekend hours....
Is the ACT the right test for your college-bound teen? Here’s what parents need to know!
The ACT is a comprehensive measurement of exactly what students have learned on a day-to-day basis throughout their high school careers. The ACT is the leading college admissions test in the United States, and 1.8 million students take it each year — more than any...
March is National Crafts Month! How children learn through crafts
The desire to create is inherent in all of us. And for children, that’s especially true. Children of all ages enjoy the creative process, whether it’s painting with brilliant poster paints, fashioning objects from clay, or stitching together felt pieces. Taking raw...
Is tutoring really necessary? The 6 big questions parents need to ask!
by Beverly Stewart, M.Ed. With so many tutoring options available today, parents may be understandably confused. Is there truly a difference between 1-on-1 tutoring and small group work? Will SAT Test Prep really help my child get a better score? How will I know if...
When you learn more, you earn more. Top 4 tips for career changers
According to a recent Huffington Post article, it’s never too late to change your career. The piece highlighted 13 iconic individuals, with careers that each took a 180 turn – sometimes several – before ultimately finding success and career satisfaction. For example...
Today is Pi Day!
Pi (π) is the symbol for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. The number is a mathematical constant, and is commonly approximated as 3.14159. However, according to PiDay.org, Pi the number has been calculated to over one trillion digits beyond...
Attention student leaders! Global Youth Service Day is just around the corner…
Global Youth Service Day (April 21-23, 2017) is just a few weeks away, so it’s time to map out your GYSD project. Established in 1988, Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) celebrates and mobilizes the millions of young people who improve their communities through service....
Strike the right note from the start with summer music lessons at Back to Basics!
Although kids look forward to the lazy, hazy days of summer, parents know that too much “free” time can be counterproductive. And, if a student plays an instrument, a solid three months off, with no practice, is a recipe for trouble. Of course, summer is a time for a...
Do you speak our language? Back to Basics is hiring interpreters in multiple languages!
Communication is essential to success and we need your expertise! Back to Basics Learning Dynamics is expanding and has outstanding opportunities for experienced and professional interpreters (part-time). Qualified candidates will meet with clients in person at...
March 2nd is Read Across America Day!
Read Across America Day is a nationwide observance which coincides with the birthday of none other than Dr. Seuss! This year, March 2, 2017 is the official date for the event and an exciting time for all children who love books. But, what if your child doesn't like to...