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| Class | Days | Instructors | Dates | Times | Ages | Status | Description | Instructor Bio | Class Status | Class Tuition | # of weeks | Duration | |||||||||||||
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| American Sign Language Conversations - level 1 - continuing - Spring '23 | Mon | Mayra Santos | 01/30 - 05/22 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 08 & up | O | Mayra received her formal American Sign Language Interpreter training at Pierce College. Her prior experience includes 16 years working at Los Angeles Unified School District as a Sign Language Interpreter for the “Deaf and Hard of Hearing” students who were mainstreamed into K – 6th grade classrooms. In her role, she provided academic support for students, and facilitated communication between students, parents and staff. Mayra also taught American Sign Language to hearing students and provided interpretation for teachers, campus staff and at school events. Mayra received the “Exceptional Children’s Certificate” which focused on “Early Childhood & Exceptional Children Development” from Los Angeles Mission College. In 2018 Mayra started her own business “Luvz2Sign” offering both in-person and on-line American Sign Language Instruction and Interpretation services. Mayra is very passionate and enjoys teaching Sign Language to students and she makes learning fun, easy, and unforgettable. | Open | $355 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 15 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 9:30am-10:50am | 44,956 | 45,068 | 15 | 80 | 8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $18/hr; $24/wk; $95/mo | American Sign Language (ASL) | Foreign Language | Semester class | ||||
| Creations out of Clay - Spring '23 | Mon | Camryn Good | 01/30 - 05/22 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 08 & up | O | In this course, students will learn the basic elements of creating clay sculptures using air-dry clays and sculptors tools. Every week students will create a new sculpture or work on a previous project, implementing new techniques and skills as we move through the course. This class will develop a supportive, relaxed, and fun-loving environment for students to comfortably express themselves and their creativity. | Camryn, a former Learn Beyond the Book student, graduated UCLA summa cum laude with his MA in Assyriology and BA in Ancient Near Eastern Studies/Egyptology, having learned 5 languages in the process.He is currently volunteering to assist some PhD student archaeologists from UCLA in their research for a week in Israel, and presenting his original research on the current reception of the Epic of Gilgamesh in Germany.Camryn hopes to share his passion for the ancient world and its literature with students as well as impart his love for art as well. | Open | $375 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 15 week(s) | 60 minutes per week | 11:00am-12:00pm | 44,956 | 45,068 | 15 | 60 | 8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $25/hr; $25/wk; $100/mo | Ancient Cultures, Literature, German, Art | Art | Semester class | |||
| High School American Sign Language (ASL) for Teens - Level 1 & 2 - Spring '23 | Mon | Mayra Santos | 01/30 - 05/22 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 13 & up | O | Mayra received her formal American Sign Language Interpreter training at Pierce College. Her prior experience includes 16 years working at Los Angeles Unified School District as a Sign Language Interpreter for the “Deaf and Hard of Hearing” students who were mainstreamed into K – 6th grade classrooms. In her role, she provided academic support for students, and facilitated communication between students, parents and staff. Mayra also taught American Sign Language to hearing students and provided interpretation for teachers, campus staff and at school events. Mayra received the “Exceptional Children’s Certificate” which focused on “Early Childhood & Exceptional Children Development” from Los Angeles Mission College. In 2018 Mayra started her own business “Luvz2Sign” offering both in-person and on-line American Sign Language Instruction and Interpretation services. Mayra is very passionate and enjoys teaching Sign Language to students and she makes learning fun, easy, and unforgettable. | Open | $355 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 15 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 11:00am-12:20pm | 44,956 | 45,068 | 15 | 80 | 13,14,15,16,17,18 | $18/hr; $24/wk; $95/mo | American Sign Language (ASL) | Foreign Language | Semester class | ||||
| Math Discoveries (Decimals, % and Fractions) - level 4 Math - ability-based - Spring '23 | Mon | Doug Pfendler | 01/30 - 05/22 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 00 & up | O | The way we do Math to make it more individualized is closer to semi-private tutoring. At the beginning of each semester, students can take the simple assessment test online to see what level they should place into or speak to their current Math teacher to make sure they advance to the right starting level. During the Math time slots, new concepts will be introduced and then students will practice it in a variety of age-appropriate ways, depending on the math level. As part of each class students will also be able to play some Math & Logic Games appropriate to their level. The levels will be divided as follows: Addition & Subtraction – all addition & subtraction concepts and this level will also practice some addition & subtraction facts Multiplication & Division – all multiplication & division concepts and this level will also practice multiplication & division tables Decimals, %, and Fractions Integers (positive & negative numbers), Measurements & Pre-Algebr | Doug is a retired Lockheed Martin Aerospace engineer and has been an instructor at the Denver Technological College as well as tutoring in Colorado and at S.L.A.M Tutoring in Sherman Oaks. Doug continues to enjoy all the Sciences and would love to share his passion for Math & Physics as well as Economics & Personal Finance with all our students. | Open | $355 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 15 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 11:00am-12:20pm | 44,956 | 45,068 | 15 | 80 | 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $18/hr; $24/wk; $95/mo | Math | Math | Semester class | |||
| Designing Your First Runway Collection for Fashion Week (Online via Live Zoom) - 6 weeks | Mon | Lena Harbali | 04/10 - 05/15 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 10 & up | O | Designing your first Runway collection for Fashion Week: do you enjoy sketching clothes but have no idea how to create a collection that looks like it belongs together on the runway? By the end of class you will know how to do just that- from concept sketches to sourcing materials, pattern making, putting together a portfolio and tech pack, and finally how to get accepted into the runway show of your dreams. | Lena Harbali is a multidisciplinary artist, fashion designer, model, and activist. She sketches, cuts, and sews each original garment by hand. The boutique is a collection of beloved items sourced from shops around the world. Lena’s artwork uses bold imagery and bright colors to evoke powerful energy. As a queer Syrian American model with curves, she defies cultural norms. Lena uses her creative expression to raise the vibration of the world. | Open | $150 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 6 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 1:00pm-2:20pm | Online via Live Zoom | 45,026 | 45,061 | 6 | 80 | 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $19/hr; $25/wk; $100/mo | Art, Fashion Design, Sewing, and Entrepreneurship | Art | Short-term class | ||
| High School Geometry (year-long course) - Spring '23 | Mon | Doug Pfendler | 01/30 - 05/22 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 14 & up | O | In this yearlong class we will focus on understanding plane and space relationships. One thing that many students find they like is that geometry is less abstract and more visual than algebra – easier to ‘see’ what is going on in the problems. For some of this class we will focus on what people usually picture when they think of geometry: topics like area, perimeter and volume, measuring angles, and using triangles to find the heights of tree and buildings. You know, stuff you can use in the real world out there. About 2/3 of the class covers problems that are not designed to necessarily be directly usable in the real world, but are instead exercises so students can explore and practice the process of solving problems in general. We will spend a significant amount of time on proofs and logic, which helps students consider how we know the things we know, and how to build on knowledge we’ve learned before. | Doug is a retired Lockheed Martin Aerospace engineer and has been an instructor at the Denver Technological College as well as tutoring in Colorado and at S.L.A.M Tutoring in Sherman Oaks. Doug continues to enjoy all the Sciences and would love to share his passion for Math & Physics as well as Economics & Personal Finance with all our students. | Open | $355 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 15 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 1:00pm-2:20pm | 44,956 | 45,068 | 15 | 80 | 14,15,16,17,18 | $18/hr; $24/wk; $95/mo | Math | Math | Semester class | |||
| Upper Elementary Science with Games - Biology & Physics - new material - Spring '23 | Mon | Sarah Bonham | 01/30 - 05/22 | 02:00 PM - 03:20 PM | 09 - 12 | O | Using common items and ingredients to make Science fun! This semester we will be working on Chemistry and Physics as we utilize the Scientific Method to provide Science samples and hands-on activities. For this class, if pictures of the activity are needed to be taken, the student may bring a camera, phone, etc to take a snapshot of the experiment. As we will be doing Chemistry, safety googles will be needed for this semester (please bring in a plastic bag with name marked on goggles). | Sarah is a homeschool mom to two girls with an enthusiastic eye for Science. In her former life (before kids) she was a collegiate rower with a scholarship that helped her obtain her B.S.in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Fitness, Health and Nutrition. She spent a year on a Study Abroad program in both Scotland and Australia. She cannot wait to share her love of science with your children! | Open | $355 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 15 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 2:00pm-3:20pm | 44,956 | 45,068 | 15 | 80 | 9,10,11,12 | $18/hr; $24/wk; $95/mo | Science & History | Science | Semester class | |||
| American Sign Language Conversations - level 2 - Spring '23 | Mon | Mayra Santos | 01/30 - 05/22 | 02:30 PM - 03:50 PM | 08 & up | O | Mayra received her formal American Sign Language Interpreter training at Pierce College. Her prior experience includes 16 years working at Los Angeles Unified School District as a Sign Language Interpreter for the “Deaf and Hard of Hearing” students who were mainstreamed into K – 6th grade classrooms. In her role, she provided academic support for students, and facilitated communication between students, parents and staff. Mayra also taught American Sign Language to hearing students and provided interpretation for teachers, campus staff and at school events. Mayra received the “Exceptional Children’s Certificate” which focused on “Early Childhood & Exceptional Children Development” from Los Angeles Mission College. In 2018 Mayra started her own business “Luvz2Sign” offering both in-person and on-line American Sign Language Instruction and Interpretation services. Mayra is very passionate and enjoys teaching Sign Language to students and she makes learning fun, easy, and unforgettable. | Open | $355 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 15 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 2:30pm-3:50pm | 44,956 | 45,068 | 15 | 80 | 8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $18/hr; $24/wk; $95/mo | American Sign Language (ASL) | Foreign Language | Semester class | ||||
| Critical Thinking, Research, and Learning Skills - Spring '23 | Mon | Asia Zanders | 01/30 - 05/22 | 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM | 12 & up | O | In this course, students will develop the skills necessary to conduct research for school projects and personal interest, learn how to decipher information from websites and books, and understand the concept of synthesizing and applying knowledge to schoolwork and everyday life. We will understand various learning styles, figure out the best way for the student to plan for the semester and beyond, and explore the curiosities of the world around them. This course can be taken by any student interested in improving their research skills, critical thinking application, and for those who are interested in taking college classes now or in the future. | Asia Zanders is a wife and mother of three children, ages 10, 7, and 5. She has been homeschooling her oldest child, who is both gifted and has ADHD, on and off for over three years and began teaching her younger two towards the end of 2019. She holds Bachelor’s degrees in both Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and is currently working on her Master’s degree in Transformative Learning Communities at Antioch University. Her interests surround Philosophy, US Politics and Government, American History, Economics and many topics surrounding human interaction. | Open | $355 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 15 week(s) | 60 minutes per week | 2:30pm-3:30pm | 44,956 | 45,068 | 15 | 60 | 12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $24/hr; $24/wk; $95/mo | Middle & High School US History, World History & Civics & Adulting 101 | Life Skills | Semester class | |||
| Fashion Sketching from A to Z (Online via Live Zoom) - 6 weeks | Mon | Lena Harbali | 04/10 - 05/15 | 02:30 PM - 03:50 PM | 10 & up | O | Bring your fashion sketching to the next level by exploring proportion and composition. Use a variety of fine arts materials and the elements of design to create dynamic, 3-dimensional fashion illustrations. | Lena Harbali is a multidisciplinary artist, fashion designer, model, and activist. She sketches, cuts, and sews each original garment by hand. The boutique is a collection of beloved items sourced from shops around the world. Lena’s artwork uses bold imagery and bright colors to evoke powerful energy. As a queer Syrian American model with curves, she defies cultural norms. Lena uses her creative expression to raise the vibration of the world. | Open | $150 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 6 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 2:30pm-3:50pm | Online via Live Zoom | 45,026 | 45,061 | 6 | 80 | 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $19/hr; $25/wk; $100/mo | Art, Fashion Design, Sewing, and Entrepreneurship | Art | Short-term class | ||
| Textile Design - Design your own fabric & have it printed - Spring '23 | Mon | Lena Harbali | 01/30 - 05/22 | 05:15 PM - 06:35 PM | 11 & up | O | Polka dots, stripes, and florals, patterns bring clothing to life. This class is for the student who is interested in fashion design, drawing, graphic design, or creating digital products. Students will explore various styles of patterned fabrics from around the world to gain inspiration. Then they will draw their patterns and create a textile on a digital website. Designing the fabric is free, however students will be able to order their custom fabric design printed on their choice of textile: cotton, satin, organza, or polyester. They will also be presented with the opportunity to sell their design online and learn to build passive income. https://learnbeyondthebook.com/design-your-own-fabric-have-it-printed/ | Lena Harbali is a multidisciplinary artist, fashion designer, model, and activist. She sketches, cuts, and sews each original garment by hand. The boutique is a collection of beloved items sourced from shops around the world. Lena’s artwork uses bold imagery and bright colors to evoke powerful energy. As a queer Syrian American model with curves, she defies cultural norms. Lena uses her creative expression to raise the vibration of the world. | Open | $355 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 15 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 5:15pm-6:35pm | 44,956 | 45,068 | 15 | 80 | 11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $18/hr; $24/wk; $95/mo | Art, Fashion Design, Sewing, and Entrepreneurship | Art | Semester class | |||
| Intro to Computer Generated art with Python (Online via Live Zoom) - 6 weeks | Mon | Jason Sheinkopf | 04/10 - 05/15 | 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM | 12 & up | O | Have you ever wanted to learn computer programming? Coding increases focus and teaches students to break problems into smaller parts. In this course, learners will program a computer to make art using the increasingly popular Python programming language. | Jason is a science and technology teacher with a passion for STEAM education. He enjoys combining arts and engineering through creative projects. | Open | $200 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 6 week(s) | 60 minutes per week | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Online via Live Zoom | 45,026 | 45,061 | 6 | 60 | 12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $33/hr; $33/wk; $133/mo | Technology & Programming | Technology and Programming | Short-term class | ||
| Hands-on Math—Multiplication/Division and Fractions - new & continuing students welcome - Spring '23 | Tue | Andrea Coane | 01/31 - 05/23 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 00 & up | O | Hands-On Math builds a knowledge of multiplication, division, and fractions based on an understanding of the underlying principles involved, rather than rote memorization of tables. We begin the class with a review of foundational principles necessary to understanding multiplication like skip counting, doubling, halving, and place value. We then move on to working with arrays and area models as concrete representations of both multiplication and division simultaneously, thus linking them right from the start and avoiding an unnatural separation of the two concepts. This naturally leads us to learning the “key” multiplication facts (2s, 5s, and 10s) so that we may build on this foundation and reason our way toward learning the remaining multiplication and division fact families. After a strong foundation is laid through our work with multiplication and division, we will then move on to fractions. Tactile, sensory methods will continue to govern our approach here | Andrea Coane is a fully credentialed teacher with the California CTC. After earning a BA in Political Science and then a JD from Florida State University in 2000, she discovered the joys of teaching as a substitute teacher for Glendale Unified and went on to earn her teaching credential. This led to ten years as an elementary school teacher for the Los Angeles Unified School District. In addition to her work with the district, Andrea has conducted summer enrichment, developed and taught physical science for children in the community, coordinated field trips for families, and tutored privately. During both group sessions and individualized instruction, Andrea facilitates learning through active engagement with the subject matter so students may develop a deeper understanding of abstract principles. With the use of manipulatives, environmental observation, music, movement, and discussion, Andrea is always determined to find a way for her students to develop mastery of a given curriculum and to develop a lifelong love of learning! | Open | $375 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 9:30am-10:50am | 44,957 | 45,069 | 16 | 80 | 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $18/hr; $23/wk; $94/mo | Reading Comprehension & Math through Stories | Math | Semester class | |||
| High School Physics Lecture portion year-long course - Spring '23 | Tue | Brooklyne Coulter | 01/31 - 05/23 | 09:30 AM - 10:25 AM | 14 & up | O | This class consists of a lecture portion via Zoom with homework to do and then an in-person lab or if you can’t do the in-person, there will be virtual labs available. If you have your own curriculum at home and would like to just do the labs in person, that works as well. Projects will be used as mid-term and final grades. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will be an introduction to physics. Topics to be discussed include forces, motion, Newton’s Laws, energy and momentum, how energy is transferred throughout the environment as heat, waves, electricity, magnetism, and how physics relates to astronomy. COURSE PREREQUISITES: Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 (preferred) and a sound understanding of problem-solving to do well in physics. They must understand quadratic equations, complex numbers, polynomial functions, radical exponents and equating, polynomial proficiency functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, rational expressions and equations. | My name is Ms. Coulter, or Ms. C if you prefer. I am a CA credentialed educator originally from Colorado, now residing in sunny Southern California. Why would you leave Colorado you might ask? The answer is simple, my daughter was bitten by the acting bug, so here we are! My original training was as a scientist and I have degrees in Cell and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, a Masters in Molecular Virology, and a Masters in Science Education. I worked for the USDA and National Geographic and though research was super interesting, I prefer to interact with students! If I’m not on set, I spend as much time outdoors as possible. I also like to read and play board/card games. Excited to share the awesome world of science with your student! | Open | $275 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 55 minutes per week | 9:30am-10:25am | 44,957 | 45,069 | 16 | 55 | 14,15,16,17,18 | $19/hr; $17/wk; $69/mo | Middle and High School Science & Labs | Science | Semester class | |||
| Study History through Minecraft: Space Exploration - new material - Spring '23 | Tue | Kim Turney Schmidt | 01/31 - 05/23 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 10 & up | O | Space travel is something we hear about almost every day now. More and more people are going into space whether it’s to work on the space station for a few months or just a quick trip to get to the edge of space and experience zero gravity. But how did this all get started? In this class we will explore who created the first rocket, why and how people travel to space, and the amazing ships that get them there. We will also look at experiments done in space that create new products and processes that make life easier here on earth. Then in Minecraft everyone will be building something to do with the Space Exploration. Let’s explore the stars together!! **Every student will need their own laptop/cellphone/iPad/or tablet device to build on with an active Minecraft account login set up. ** | Kim received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Theater and Acting from Ohio State University. She has tons of teaching, theater, and acting experience. In recent years, she has enjoyed working with children learning computer programming and Lego Robotics. Minecraft is a personal favorite. Kim knows how to connect with students and bring out the best in them! | Open | $375 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 9:30am-10:50am | 44,957 | 45,069 | 16 | 80 | 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $18/hr; $23/wk; $94/mo | Video Game Design, Minecraft Mods Programming & Social Studies through Minecraft | Social Studies | Semester class | |||
| High School Chemistry Lecture portion - year-long course - Spring '23 | Tue | Brooklyne Coulter | 01/31 - 05/23 | 10:30 AM - 11:25 AM | 14 & up | O | This class consists of a lecture portion via Zoom with homework to do and then an in-person lab or if you can’t do the in-person, there will be virtual labs available. If you have your own curriculum at home and would like to just do the labs in person, that works as well. Projects will be used as mid-term and final grades. Students explore the fundamental principles of chemistry that include, but are not limited to: measurement, atomic structure, electron configuration, the periodic table, naming of elements and compounds, bonding, chemical reactions, gas laws, properties of liquids and solids, solutions, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, nuclear chemistry, biochemistry, organic chemistry, and green chemistry. COURSE PREREQUISITES RECOMMENDED: Algebra 2 and Biology This class is able to earn a-g credit with most charter schools, but please let us know which school you’re with, so we can make sure to fulfill all their requirements. | My name is Ms. Coulter, or Ms. C if you prefer. I am a CA credentialed educator originally from Colorado, now residing in sunny Southern California. Why would you leave Colorado you might ask? The answer is simple, my daughter was bitten by the acting bug, so here we are! My original training was as a scientist and I have degrees in Cell and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, a Masters in Molecular Virology, and a Masters in Science Education. I worked for the USDA and National Geographic and though research was super interesting, I prefer to interact with students! If I’m not on set, I spend as much time outdoors as possible. I also like to read and play board/card games. Excited to share the awesome world of science with your student! | Open | $275 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 55 minutes per week | 10:30am-11:25am | 44,957 | 45,069 | 16 | 55 | 14,15,16,17,18 | $19/hr; $17/wk; $69/mo | Middle and High School Science & Labs | Science | Semester class | |||
| Literature Discussions & Creative Writing - Spring '23 | Tue | Terri Stair | 01/31 - 05/23 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 10 & up | O | Students will start out exploring and reading the book Phantom Tollbooth and analyze the story. Students will be encouraged to create stories, poems, and other forms of creative expression in this class. Students will have input if another book will be studied after the initial book. | After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, Northridge and graduating with high honors from the UCLA Paralegal Program, Terri enjoyed a decade in the world of litigation. However, her desire to preserve her children’s love of learning lured her into an unexpected adventure, home schooling. While teaching a home school group class, she was surprised to discover it was a blast! As author and illustrator of “The STAIR WAY to My Secret Recipes for Making Grammar Fun and Easy,” Terri is reaching beyond the classroom to encourage parents, teachers, and students with the clever and whimsical posters and props she created to transform grammar from boring and bewildering to amusing and understandable! Visit http://www.thestairwaytogrammar.com to learn more. Terri is an Accredited Instructor for the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW), and she delights in equipping students to listen, speak, read, write, and think the IEW way. After a three day IEW summer camp, a shy student’s note exclaimed, “I am so glad I took this class…it made writing a lot more fun and ENJOYABLE! This class was EPIC!” (Emphasis added by student.) A busy mom wrote, “She (her daughter) has really come to love writing in just these three days. I am so thankful…!” Terri’s enthusiasm for teaching grows every time her students overcome their apprehensions about writing and become confident communicators. | Open | $375 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 11:00am-12:20pm | 44,957 | 45,069 | 16 | 80 | 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $18/hr; $23/wk; $94/mo | Accredited Instructor for the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW)IEW Writing Classes, Grammar Classes, Food Science Classes, Etiquette Classes, and Tutoring | English Language Arts | Semester class | |||
| Sewing basics: needle, thread, buttons, and embroidery (Online via Live Zoom) - 6 weeks | Tue | Lena Harbali | 04/11 - 05/16 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 10 & up | O | Thread a needle, sew on a button, fix a hole in your sock. This is the place to start for absolute beginners! | Lena Harbali is a multidisciplinary artist, fashion designer, model, and activist. She sketches, cuts, and sews each original garment by hand. The boutique is a collection of beloved items sourced from shops around the world. Lena’s artwork uses bold imagery and bright colors to evoke powerful energy. As a queer Syrian American model with curves, she defies cultural norms. Lena uses her creative expression to raise the vibration of the world. | Open | $150 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 6 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 11:00am-12:20pm | Online via Live Zoom | 45,027 | 45,062 | 6 | 80 | 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $19/hr; $25/wk; $100/mo | Art, Fashion Design, Sewing, and Entrepreneurship | Life Skills | Short-term class | ||
| Study History through Minecraft: Space Exploration - new material - Spring '23 | Tue | Kim Turney Schmidt | 01/31 - 05/23 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 07 & up | O | Space travel is something we hear about almost every day now. More and more people are going into space whether it’s to work on the space station for a few months or just a quick trip to get to the edge of space and experience zero gravity. But how did this all get started? In this class we will explore who created the first rocket, why and how people travel to space, and the amazing ships that get them there. We will also look at experiments done in space that create new products and processes that make life easier here on earth. Then in Minecraft everyone will be building something to do with the Space Exploration. Let’s explore the stars together!! **Every student will need their own laptop/cellphone/iPad/or tablet device to build on with an active Minecraft account login set up. ** | Kim received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Theater and Acting from Ohio State University. She has tons of teaching, theater, and acting experience. In recent years, she has enjoyed working with children learning computer programming and Lego Robotics. Minecraft is a personal favorite. Kim knows how to connect with students and bring out the best in them! | Open | $375 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 11:00am-12:20pm | 44,957 | 45,069 | 16 | 80 | 7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $18/hr; $23/wk; $94/mo | Video Game Design, Minecraft Mods Programming & Social Studies through Minecraft | Social Studies | Semester class | |||
| High School Biology Labs - lecture portion- Spring '23 | Tue | Brooklyne Coulter | 01/31 - 05/23 | 11:30 AM - 12:25 PM | 14 & up | O | This class consists of a lecture portion via Zoom with homework to do and then an in-person lab or if you can’t do the in-person, there will be virtual labs available. If you have your own curriculum at home and would like to just do the labs in person, that works as well. Projects will be used as mid-term and final grades. Students explore the fundamental principles of biology that include, but are not limited to: chemistry of life, the cell, gene to protein, genetics, genetic engineering, evolution, natural selection, kingdoms of life, human anatomy and physiology, ecology, energy, ecosystems, and environmental science. COURSE PREREQUISITES: Algebra 1 This class is able to earn a-g credit with most charter schools, but please let us know which school you’re with, so we can make sure to fulfill all their requirements. | My name is Ms. Coulter, or Ms. C if you prefer. I am a CA credentialed educator originally from Colorado, now residing in sunny Southern California. Why would you leave Colorado you might ask? The answer is simple, my daughter was bitten by the acting bug, so here we are! My original training was as a scientist and I have degrees in Cell and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, a Masters in Molecular Virology, and a Masters in Science Education. I worked for the USDA and National Geographic and though research was super interesting, I prefer to interact with students! If I’m not on set, I spend as much time outdoors as possible. I also like to read and play board/card games. Excited to share the awesome world of science with your student! | Open | $275 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 55 minutes per week | 11:30am-12:25pm | 44,957 | 45,069 | 16 | 55 | 14,15,16,17,18 | $19/hr; $17/wk; $69/mo | Middle and High School Science & Labs | Science | Semester class | |||
| Design & Sell Merchandise through a drop-shipper (Online via Live Zoom) - 6 weeks | Tue | Lena Harbali | 04/11 - 05/16 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 10 & up | O | Use a combination of digital and fine arts tools to design unique products. Impose your artwork onto t-shirts, backpacks, stickers, and more - then learn how to sell on the platform and make money! | Lena Harbali is a multidisciplinary artist, fashion designer, model, and activist. She sketches, cuts, and sews each original garment by hand. The boutique is a collection of beloved items sourced from shops around the world. Lena’s artwork uses bold imagery and bright colors to evoke powerful energy. As a queer Syrian American model with curves, she defies cultural norms. Lena uses her creative expression to raise the vibration of the world. | Open | $150 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 6 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 1:00pm-2:20pm | Online via Live Zoom | 45,027 | 45,062 | 6 | 80 | 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $19/hr; $25/wk; $100/mo | Art, Fashion Design, Sewing, and Entrepreneurship | Life Skills | Short-term class | ||
| High School Japanese 2-for students who learned hiragana&katakana previously-year-long course-Spring | Tue | Sanae Glover | 01/31 - 05/23 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 14 & up | O | Come learn about the Japanese language & culture from a Japanese native. The class will consist of a lot of conversations and learning new words as well as how they’re written. There will be games and activities to cement the language. High school class is a year-long course for full credit, although it is billed per semester for 2 semesters. Level 2 for Japanese is meant to be for students who have mastered Hiragana/Katakana. | Konnichiwa! (hello in Japanese) I am originally from Yokohama, Japan. I moved to California in 2006 to study TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) at California State University, Los Angeles. I am an experienced teacher with a B.A in English/American Literature from Sagami Women’s University in Japan, and a Master’s degree in Education from California State University, Los Angeles. I was previously a middle school English teacher in Japan and have been a Japanese teacher in Los Angeles since 2013. I love teaching both English and Japanese to any age, and any levels. My teaching style is ‘learning the language by using it!’ with a variety of hands-on activities. In my class, students will learn not only the language but the culture as well. | Open | $375 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 1:00pm-2:20pm | 44,957 | 45,069 | 16 | 80 | 14,15,16,17,18 | $18/hr; $23/wk; $94/mo | Japanese | Foreign Language | Semester class | |||
| High School Literature & Composition - Beginner-Intermediate -Level 1 - Spring '23 | Tue | Lizzie Scott | 01/31 - 05/23 | 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM | 14 & up | O | In this Zoom-friendly, A-G-aligned class, students will expand their ability to write papers and analyze literature. The books covered in this course change from one year to the next and students are given specific feedback to expand their writing abilities so that this course can help build skills and prepare students for higher levels of writing. Learning to analyze and discuss literature is an important skill for high school students, whether they are fans of reading or reluctant readers. This class is designed to help students deepen their abilities in this area, and have a good time doing it! It is for students who want to connect with what they read, develop their writing skills, and learn more about literature at the same time. This course introduces students to great works of literature, allows them to deepen their understanding of the work and themselves through discussions, projects, and essay planning, and helps them to prepare for college-level writing and essays. I | Dr. Lizzie Scott is an enthusiastic and experienced teacher who has expertise in math, language arts, and psychology. Her classes incorporate discussions, games, and activities tailored to each student’s personality, strengths, and challenges. Lizzie holds a B. A. in Psychology (with a minor in English), a M. S. in Counseling, and a PhD in Positive Psychology. With experience in both the traditional classroom and small-group settings, Lizzie connects with her students as a group and as individuals, and works to build a supportive learning environment, and take the educational experience to a deeper level. As a member of Mensa and a game enthusiast, Lizzie has strong mathematical and logical skills as well, and uses games and fun activities to help students enjoy what they are learning and to bring out creativity and connection. Lizzie creates classes that are exciting for those who already enjoy the subjects she teaches, engaging for those who tend to find the topics challenging, and fun for all! | Open | $750 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 170 minutes per week | 1:00pm-3:50pm | 44,957 | 45,069 | 16 | 170 | 14,15,16,17,18 | $17/hr; $47/wk; $188/mo | Co-founder & Teacher for High School Literature & Composition (2 levels), Well-being 101 (different age levels), Psychology courses, and English 101, 103, Public Speaking, Cinema, and Health companion college courses | English Language Arts | Semester class | |||
| IEW No More Tears Kids' Choice Writing - new & continuing students welcome - Spring '23 | Tue | Terri Stair | 01/31 - 05/23 | 02:30 PM - 03:50 PM | 08 - 11 | O | Do you ever struggle to get your kids to write? It could be because they don’t have a topic of their choice, so we are trying to bridge that gap with this class. Kids get a choice about what they write about while Terri Stair, a certified IEW instructor, helps them perfect it. This class is ideal for those who are just getting introduced to the IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing) curriculum as well as those who’ve learned some IEW principles before. | After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, Northridge and graduating with high honors from the UCLA Paralegal Program, Terri enjoyed a decade in the world of litigation. However, her desire to preserve her children’s love of learning lured her into an unexpected adventure, home schooling. While teaching a home school group class, she was surprised to discover it was a blast! As author and illustrator of “The STAIR WAY to My Secret Recipes for Making Grammar Fun and Easy,” Terri is reaching beyond the classroom to encourage parents, teachers, and students with the clever and whimsical posters and props she created to transform grammar from boring and bewildering to amusing and understandable! Visit http://www.thestairwaytogrammar.com to learn more. Terri is an Accredited Instructor for the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW), and she delights in equipping students to listen, speak, read, write, and think the IEW way. After a three day IEW summer camp, a shy student’s note exclaimed, “I am so glad I took this class…it made writing a lot more fun and ENJOYABLE! This class was EPIC!” (Emphasis added by student.) A busy mom wrote, “She (her daughter) has really come to love writing in just these three days. I am so thankful…!” Terri’s enthusiasm for teaching grows every time her students overcome their apprehensions about writing and become confident communicators. | Open | $375 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 2:30pm-3:50pm | 44,957 | 45,069 | 16 | 80 | 8,9,10,11 | $18/hr; $23/wk; $94/mo | Accredited Instructor for the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW)IEW Writing Classes, Grammar Classes, Food Science Classes, Etiquette Classes, and Tutoring | English Language Arts | Semester class | |||
| Study California History through Minecraft - from statehood till now - Spring '23 | Tue | Kim Turney Schmidt | 01/31 - 05/23 | 02:30 PM - 03:50 PM | 07 & up | O | This semester we will begin our study of California just as it becomes a brand new state! We will discuss the California Gold Rush, the Pony Express, the Transcontinental Railroad, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and many other events that helped make California the state that it is today. Each week we will create some aspect of what we learned that day in a Minecraft World! So please bring your Minecraft game device (cell phone, iPad, tablet, laptop, etc) and let’s get to know California!! | Kim received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Theater and Acting from Ohio State University. She has tons of teaching, theater, and acting experience. In recent years, she has enjoyed working with children learning computer programming and Lego Robotics. Minecraft is a personal favorite. Kim knows how to connect with students and bring out the best in them! | Open | $375 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 2:30pm-3:50pm | 44,957 | 45,069 | 16 | 80 | 7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $18/hr; $23/wk; $94/mo | Video Game Design, Minecraft Mods Programming & Social Studies through Minecraft | Social Studies | Semester class | |||
| Website Design & SEO (Online via Live Zoom) - 6 weeks | Tue | Lena Harbali | 04/11 - 05/16 | 02:30 PM - 03:50 PM | 10 & up | O | Build your first website using hosting tools and learn the basics of search engine optimization. | Lena Harbali is a multidisciplinary artist, fashion designer, model, and activist. She sketches, cuts, and sews each original garment by hand. The boutique is a collection of beloved items sourced from shops around the world. Lena’s artwork uses bold imagery and bright colors to evoke powerful energy. As a queer Syrian American model with curves, she defies cultural norms. Lena uses her creative expression to raise the vibration of the world. | Open | $150 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 6 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 2:30pm-3:50pm | Online via Live Zoom | 45,027 | 45,062 | 6 | 80 | 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $19/hr; $25/wk; $100/mo | Art, Fashion Design, Sewing, and Entrepreneurship | Life Skills | Short-term class | ||
| High School Japanese 1 - new & continuing students welcome - Spring '23 | Tue | Sanae Glover | 01/31 - 05/23 | 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | 14 & up | O | Come learn about the Japanese language & culture from a Japanese native. The class will consist of a lot of conversations and learning new words as well as how they’re written. There will be games and activities to cement the language. | Konnichiwa! (hello in Japanese) I am originally from Yokohama, Japan. I moved to California in 2006 to study TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) at California State University, Los Angeles. I am an experienced teacher with a B.A in English/American Literature from Sagami Women’s University in Japan, and a Master’s degree in Education from California State University, Los Angeles. I was previously a middle school English teacher in Japan and have been a Japanese teacher in Los Angeles since 2013. I love teaching both English and Japanese to any age, and any levels. My teaching style is ‘learning the language by using it!’ with a variety of hands-on activities. In my class, students will learn not only the language but the culture as well. | Open | $375 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 60 minutes per week | 4:00pm-5:00pm | 44,957 | 45,069 | 16 | 60 | 14,15,16,17,18 | $23/hr; $23/wk; $94/mo | Japanese | Foreign Language | Semester class | |||
| Fashion Design & Culture through History & Beginning Sewing - Spring '23 | Tue | Lena Harbali | 01/31 - 05/23 | 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM | 11 & up | O | Fashion is different in every country and time period. Punks in 2021 Tokyo look very different from US hippies in the 70’s. We will explore this wondrous variety of self expression throughout the world and the ages. We will discuss the cultural and historical significance of certain types of dress. Then, students will use this as inspiration to sketch out their own fashion collection. The question they will be asked is, if you lived at that time, and dressed in that style, what would your outfits look like? They can also fuse different aesthetics together to create their own unique style that cannot be replicated. | Lena Harbali is a multidisciplinary artist, fashion designer, model, and activist. She sketches, cuts, and sews each original garment by hand. The boutique is a collection of beloved items sourced from shops around the world. Lena’s artwork uses bold imagery and bright colors to evoke powerful energy. As a queer Syrian American model with curves, she defies cultural norms. Lena uses her creative expression to raise the vibration of the world. | Open | $375 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 60 minutes per week | 5:30pm-6:30pm | 44,957 | 45,069 | 16 | 60 | 11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $23/hr; $23/wk; $94/mo | Art, Fashion Design, Sewing, and Entrepreneurship | Art | Semester class | |||
| High School US History - year-long course - Spring '23 | Tue | Asia Zanders | 01/31 - 05/23 | 05:30 PM - 06:50 PM | 14 & up | O | Come learn about all the major events in the history of the United States that got us to where we are now. This class spans 1 year and will be an overview of a lot of different historical events. The class will employ interactive discussions, lectures, activites, projects, games, and more to bring history to life. We will also work with your charter school to see how we can make the class count for high school credit. In the Spring semester we also offer the option to enroll in a community college class for the last part of the year and not just receive high school, but potentially also college credit for the course in conjunction with the community college. | Asia Zanders is a wife and mother of three children, ages 10, 7, and 5. She has been homeschooling her oldest child, who is both gifted and has ADHD, on and off for over three years and began teaching her younger two towards the end of 2019. She holds Bachelor’s degrees in both Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and is currently working on her Master’s degree in Transformative Learning Communities at Antioch University. Her interests surround Philosophy, US Politics and Government, American History, Economics and many topics surrounding human interaction. | Open | $375 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 5:30pm-6:50pm | 44,957 | 45,069 | 16 | 80 | 14,15,16,17,18 | $18/hr; $23/wk; $94/mo | Middle & High School US History, World History & Civics & Adulting 101 | Social Studies | Semester class | |||
| Introduction to Game Design with Scratch - Spring '23 | Tue | Jason Sheinkopf | 01/31 - 05/23 | 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM | 12 & up | O | Do you enjoy playing video games? Have you always wanted to make your own? This course will set you on a path to success by giving you the skills needed to create games in MIT’s Scratch! You’ll learn to build games with your own custom art and sound effects and share them online. Get started towards a career in game design and computer programming with Scratch! | Jason is a science and technology teacher with a passion for STEAM education. He enjoys combining arts and engineering through creative projects. | Open | $375 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 60 minutes per week | 5:30pm-6:30pm | 44,957 | 45,069 | 16 | 60 | 12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $23/hr; $23/wk; $94/mo | Technology & Programming | Technology and Programming | Semester class | |||
| Well-being 102/Lifespan Psychology : Stress Management, Relationships, Happiness - Spring '23 | Wed | Lizzie Scott | 02/01 - 05/24 | 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM | 13 & up | O | This course is designed to help students to learn and practice the basics for healthy coping and communication while developing writing skills. This means not only traditional goal-setting and self-care, but skills and habits that have been found by research to promote increased levels of happiness and life satisfaction for the decades to come, while learning how to be better writers. Taught by an experienced teacher who has a master’s degree in Counseling, a doctorate in Psychology, and has written a book on the subject that has been translated into multiple languages, this course can help students to build knowledge and habits to increase their happiness and productivity. It will focus on: Research-Based Happiness Skills Coping Skills Coaching Essay-Writing Skills Creative Writing Skills Emotional Self-Care Time Management Goal-Setting Growth Mindset Relationship and Communication Skills Group Discussions Coping Through Art and Music Therapy Techniques Building Habits o | Dr. Lizzie Scott is an enthusiastic and experienced teacher who has expertise in math, language arts, and psychology. Her classes incorporate discussions, games, and activities tailored to each student’s personality, strengths, and challenges. Lizzie holds a B. A. in Psychology (with a minor in English), a M. S. in Counseling, and a PhD in Positive Psychology. With experience in both the traditional classroom and small-group settings, Lizzie connects with her students as a group and as individuals, and works to build a supportive learning environment, and take the educational experience to a deeper level. As a member of Mensa and a game enthusiast, Lizzie has strong mathematical and logical skills as well, and uses games and fun activities to help students enjoy what they are learning and to bring out creativity and connection. Lizzie creates classes that are exciting for those who already enjoy the subjects she teaches, engaging for those who tend to find the topics challenging, and fun for all! | Open | $300 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 60 minutes per week | 12:00pm-1:00pm | 44,958 | 45,070 | 16 | 60 | 13,14,15,16,17,18 | $19/hr; $19/wk; $75/mo | Co-founder & Teacher for High School Literature & Composition (2 levels), Well-being 101 (different age levels), Psychology courses, and English 101, 103, Public Speaking, Cinema, and Health companion college courses | Life Skills | Semester class | |||
| High School Art | Wed | Elizabeth Rydall | 02/01 - 05/24 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 13 & up | O | This will be a high school art class with homework. This class will include all the standards for art in introductory ways. A supply list will be provided for projects. | Elizabeth is a local artist and educator, plus former veteran homeschool mom, who has been teaching Art, Theater, and many other subjects for years to students of all ages in home school co-ops and later charter schools. She has been a teacher at SCVi charter school and now works on creating her own art for local art shows while continuing to teach homeschoolers. | Open | $375 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 1:00pm-2:20pm | 44,958 | 45,070 | 16 | 80 | 13,14,15,16,17,18 | $18/hr; $23/wk; $94/mo | Art | Art | Semester class | |||
| Math Discoveries - level 5 (Integers & Pre-Algebra) - Spring '23 | Wed | Doug Pfendler | 02/01 - 05/24 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 00 & up | O | The way we do Math to make it more individualized is closer to semi-private tutoring. At the beginning of each semester, students can take the simple assessment test online to see what level they should place into or speak to their current Math teacher to make sure they advance to the right starting level. During the Math time slots, new concepts will be introduced and then students will practice it in a variety of age-appropriate ways, depending on the math level. As part of each class students will also be able to play some Math & Logic Games appropriate to their level. The levels will be divided as follows: Addition & Subtraction – all addition & subtraction concepts and this level will also practice some addition & subtraction facts Multiplication & Division – all multiplication & division concepts and this level will also practice multiplication & division tables Decimals, %, and Fractions Integers (positive & negative numbers), Measurements & Pre-Algebra | Doug is a retired Lockheed Martin Aerospace engineer and has been an instructor at the Denver Technological College as well as tutoring in Colorado and at S.L.A.M Tutoring in Sherman Oaks. Doug continues to enjoy all the Sciences and would love to share his passion for Math & Physics as well as Economics & Personal Finance with all our students. | Open | $375 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 1:00pm-2:20pm | 44,958 | 45,070 | 16 | 80 | 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $18/hr; $23/wk; $94/mo | Math | Math | Semester class | |||
| Nature Drawing - Spring '23 | Wed | Elizabeth Rydall | 02/01 - 05/24 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 09 - 13 | O | Come study nature drawing with Ms. E. This class would include all things biomorphic… drawing humans, faces, animals, trees, etc., using colored pencil, watercolors, and markers. | Elizabeth is a local artist and educator, plus former veteran homeschool mom, who has been teaching Art, Theater, and many other subjects for years to students of all ages in home school co-ops and later charter schools. She has been a teacher at SCVi charter school and now works on creating her own art for local art shows while continuing to teach homeschoolers. | Open | $375 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 1:00pm-2:20pm | 44,958 | 45,070 | 16 | 80 | 9,10,11,12,13 | $18/hr; $23/wk; $94/mo | Art | Art | Semester class | |||
| Healthy Relationship Made Simple (Online via Live Zoom) - 3 weeks | Wed | Lizzie Scott | 05/03 - 05/17 | 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | 13 & up | O | Relationships are a vital part of all of our lives. In this three-week course, you will learn important ways to build and maintain healthy relationships through effective communication techniques, build an understanding of what to avoid in your relationships, and discover new ways to respectfully connect with family, friends, and everyone in your life, all while having fun! | Dr. Lizzie Scott is an enthusiastic and experienced teacher who has expertise in math, language arts, and psychology. Her classes incorporate discussions, games, and activities tailored to each student’s personality, strengths, and challenges. Lizzie holds a B. A. in Psychology (with a minor in English), a M. S. in Counseling, and a PhD in Positive Psychology. With experience in both the traditional classroom and small-group settings, Lizzie connects with her students as a group and as individuals, and works to build a supportive learning environment, and take the educational experience to a deeper level. As a member of Mensa and a game enthusiast, Lizzie has strong mathematical and logical skills as well, and uses games and fun activities to help students enjoy what they are learning and to bring out creativity and connection. Lizzie creates classes that are exciting for those who already enjoy the subjects she teaches, engaging for those who tend to find the topics challenging, and fun for all! | Open | $75 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 3 week(s) | 60 minutes per week | 2:00pm-3:00pm | Online via Live Zoom | 45,049 | 45,063 | 3 | 60 | 13,14,15,16,17,18 | $25/hr; $25/wk; $100/mo | Co-founder & Teacher for High School Literature & Composition (2 levels), Well-being 101 (different age levels), Psychology courses, and English 101, 103, Public Speaking, Cinema, and Health companion college courses | Life Skills | Short-term class | ||
| Study Skills and Personal Success (Online via Live Zoom) - 3 weeks | Wed | Lizzie Scott | 04/12 - 04/26 | 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | 13 & up | O | Learning these effective habits for high school can help you to be a more effective student in high school and college, and even be more successful in your career and life as a whole! We’ll focus on goal-setting, maintaining motivation, adopting efficient habits and systems, overcoming procrastination, and maintaining focus while working, among other topics in this important three-week course, all while having fun! | Dr. Lizzie Scott is an enthusiastic and experienced teacher who has expertise in math, language arts, and psychology. Her classes incorporate discussions, games, and activities tailored to each student’s personality, strengths, and challenges. Lizzie holds a B. A. in Psychology (with a minor in English), a M. S. in Counseling, and a PhD in Positive Psychology. With experience in both the traditional classroom and small-group settings, Lizzie connects with her students as a group and as individuals, and works to build a supportive learning environment, and take the educational experience to a deeper level. As a member of Mensa and a game enthusiast, Lizzie has strong mathematical and logical skills as well, and uses games and fun activities to help students enjoy what they are learning and to bring out creativity and connection. Lizzie creates classes that are exciting for those who already enjoy the subjects she teaches, engaging for those who tend to find the topics challenging, and fun for all! | Open | $75 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 3 week(s) | 60 minutes per week | 2:00pm-3:00pm | Online via Live Zoom | 45,028 | 45,042 | 3 | 60 | 13,14,15,16,17,18 | $25/hr; $25/wk; $100/mo | Co-founder & Teacher for High School Literature & Composition (2 levels), Well-being 101 (different age levels), Psychology courses, and English 101, 103, Public Speaking, Cinema, and Health companion college courses | Life Skills | Short-term class | ||
| Declutter Your Room (Online via Live Zoom) - 3 weeks | Wed | Kim Griffin | 04/19 - 05/03 | 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM | 09 & up | O | In this Life Skills class, we will go through decluttering students' rooms. Learn how to keep what you love and let go of what's getting in the way. Students will learn skills on how to keep their rooms manageable and clean. We will review their desks, books, clothes, equipment, and clear surfaces. Let's do it together while learning some tips and tricks from Ms.Kim to jumpstart your spring cleaning. Students will be encouraged to do the decluttering during class time to practice new skills. Week 1: Desk and books, Week 2: Clothes and personal items Week 3: Toys and equipment | Kim Griffin is a homeschool veteran with 25 years of experience. She has graduated two of her sons and still homeschools her daughter. A highlight was reading literature with her children. In addition, she has taught Sewing classes at Hobby Lobby and a homeschool group. | Open | $75 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 3 week(s) | 60 minutes per week | 2:30pm-3:30pm | Online via Live Zoom | 45,035 | 45,049 | 3 | 60 | 9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $25/hr; $25/wk; $100/mo | Sewing & Literature Adventures | Life Skills | Short-term class | ||
| Entrepreneurship, Content Creation, Website building, and Marketing - level 1 - Spring '23 | Wed | Lena Harbali | 02/01 - 05/24 | 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM | 10 & up | O | This class is for the dreamers, go-getters and future CEOs! Students will be guided through the process of starting a small business: identifying a niche and problem to solve, developing the product or service, building a website and creating digital content to promote their idea with photo and video. With parental permission and supervision, students will create an instagram page for their business, then explore how to grow the business with giveaways, getting reviews, and partnering with other creators that are in their niche. https://learnbeyondthebook.com/entrepreneurship-content-creation-website-building-and-marketing/ | Lena Harbali is a multidisciplinary artist, fashion designer, model, and activist. She sketches, cuts, and sews each original garment by hand. The boutique is a collection of beloved items sourced from shops around the world. Lena’s artwork uses bold imagery and bright colors to evoke powerful energy. As a queer Syrian American model with curves, she defies cultural norms. Lena uses her creative expression to raise the vibration of the world. | Open | $375 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 60 minutes per week | 2:30pm-3:30pm | 44,958 | 45,070 | 16 | 60 | 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $23/hr; $23/wk; $94/mo | Art, Fashion Design, Sewing, and Entrepreneurship | Life Skills | Semester class | |||
| High School World History - year-long course - Spring '23 | Wed | Asia Zanders | 02/01 - 05/24 | 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM | 14 & up | O | Come survey the world with anthropologist & archeologist, Erin Donovan, who has traveled the globe and experienced history hands-on through archeological digs and more. This will be a typical high school world history course that will span human history, but of course. we will make it come alive through discussions, projects, and more. In the fall, we will study history from the beginning of time through the Middle Ages. In the spring we will continue on our historical journey into the Renaissance and through to Modern times. | Asia Zanders is a wife and mother of three children, ages 10, 7, and 5. She has been homeschooling her oldest child, who is both gifted and has ADHD, on and off for over three years and began teaching her younger two towards the end of 2019. She holds Bachelor’s degrees in both Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and is currently working on her Master’s degree in Transformative Learning Communities at Antioch University. Her interests surround Philosophy, US Politics and Government, American History, Economics and many topics surrounding human interaction. | Open | $375 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 60 minutes per week | 4:00pm-5:00pm | 02/01/2023 | 05/24/2023 | 16 | 60 | 14,15,16,17,18 | $23/hr; $23/wk; $94/mo | Middle & High School US History, World History & Civics & Adulting 101 | Social Studies | Semester class | |||
| Middle School Science - Chemistry, Physics, Space Science-year-long course- new material -Spring '23 | Thu | Brooklyne Coulter | 02/02 - 05/25 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 11 - 14 | O | Middle school science is broken up into two full-year courses that discuss all disciplines of science. Students could take both courses in one year, but typically one will be taken in 6th/7th grade and the other in 7th/8th grade. This course will be offered via ZOOM. Weekly activities are hands-on and can be completed from home, with printing and supplies requested. FALL- This semester we will start with Chemistry and look at the building blocks for basically everything in the universe, aka atoms. The behavior of atoms, particularly their electrons, is the reason for compounds and their physical/chemical properties and why chemical reactions occur. From there we will start exploring Physics with a focus on forces and motion. SPRING- This semester we will continue with Physics... | My name is Ms. Coulter, or Ms. C if you prefer. I am a CA credentialed educator originally from Colorado, now residing in sunny Southern California. Why would you leave Colorado you might ask? The answer is simple, my daughter was bitten by the acting bug, so here we are! My original training was as a scientist and I have degrees in Cell and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, a Masters in Molecular Virology, and a Masters in Science Education. I worked for the USDA and National Geographic and though research was super interesting, I prefer to interact with students! If I’m not on set, I spend as much time outdoors as possible. I also like to read and play board/card games. Excited to share the awesome world of science with your student! | Open | $375 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 9:30am-10:50am | 02/02/2023 | 05/25/2023 | 16 | 80 | 11,12,13,14 | $18/hr; $23/wk; $94/mo | Middle and High School Science & Labs | Science | Semester class | |||
| Painting (technique & different mediums - water colors, acrylic & intro to oil painting - Spring '23 | Thu | Camryn Good | 02/02 - 05/25 | 09:50 AM - 10:50 AM | 08 & up | O | Learn painting techniques as well as experiment with different kinds of paint. A supply list will be sent out prior to class starting. | Camryn, a former Learn Beyond the Book student, graduated UCLA summa cum laude with his MA in Assyriology and BA in Ancient Near Eastern Studies/Egyptology, having learned 5 languages in the process.He is currently volunteering to assist some PhD student archaeologists from UCLA in their research for a week in Israel, and presenting his original research on the current reception of the Epic of Gilgamesh in Germany.Camryn hopes to share his passion for the ancient world and its literature with students as well as impart his love for art as well. | Open | $375 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 60 minutes per week | 9:50am-10:50am | 02/02/2023 | 05/25/2023 | 16 | 60 | 8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $23/hr; $23/wk; $94/mo | Ancient Cultures, Literature, German, Art | Art | Semester class | |||
| Study Spanish through Literature, Poems, Songs, History, Culture & Art Projects - Spring '23 | Thu | Adela Ruiz | 02/02 - 05/25 | 09:50 AM - 10:50 AM | 05 & up | O | Come study Spanish through age-appropriate stories/literature, poems, songs, and art. We will also study related topics to the literature of the week including history, geography, and science. Adela, fluent in Spanish, would love to share her love for the language with students while exploring topics that will arise from the literature. For Spanish some of the literature will be: 1. Family Pictures by Carmen Lomas Garza (an illustrated book for ages 6-12) 2. The House on Mango Street by the same author. (ages 12 and up) a coming of age story. 3. Stories from the Jungle by Horacio Quiroga (for preteens and up) This one may be a little too advanced but I like how descriptive it is of the animals in the jungle. It can play into the Science/nature of the course. 4. The Alchemist by Paolo Cuelho ( this book is Portuguese but it is part of the Latin American canon of literature, it also has many references to science, geography and history.) | Adela Ruiz holds a BA in French Studies from UCLA. Fluent in both French, Spanish (and of course English) Adela originally hails from El Salvador though she grew up in Los Angeles and studied briefly in France. After 10+ years working with children in the private sector, Ms Ruiz relishes sharing her love for language, literature and culture. She believes in teaching via experience: exploring art, singing songs and both writing and reading poetry. Adela is a devout Francophile, meditator and lover of coffee. | Open | $300 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 60 minutes per week | 9:50am-10:50am | 02/02/2023 | 05/25/2023 | 16 | 60 | 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $19/hr; $19/wk; $75/mo | French & Spanish Literature with History, Geography & Culture | Foreign Language | Semester class | |||
| High School English Literature & Composition-Intermediate-Advanced -level 2 - Spring '23 | Thu | Lizzie Scott | 02/02 - 05/25 | 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM | 14 & up | O | In this Zoom-friendly, A-G-aligned class, students will build on what was learned in Level 1 of this course (or their current abilities if they’ve already taken writing courses that have covered concepts like the five-paragraph essay and literary analysis) and expand their ability to write papers and analyze literature. The books covered in this course change from one year to the next and students are given specific feedback to expand their writing abilities so that this course can be repeated to build skills and prepare for English 101. Learning to analyze and discuss literature is an important skill for high school students, whether they are fans of reading or reluctant readers. This class is designed to help students deepen their abilities in this area, and have a good time doing it! It is for students who want to connect with what they read, further develop their writing skills, and learn more about literature at the same time. | Dr. Lizzie Scott is an enthusiastic and experienced teacher who has expertise in math, language arts, and psychology. Her classes incorporate discussions, games, and activities tailored to each student’s personality, strengths, and challenges. Lizzie holds a B. A. in Psychology (with a minor in English), a M. S. in Counseling, and a PhD in Positive Psychology. With experience in both the traditional classroom and small-group settings, Lizzie connects with her students as a group and as individuals, and works to build a supportive learning environment, and take the educational experience to a deeper level. As a member of Mensa and a game enthusiast, Lizzie has strong mathematical and logical skills as well, and uses games and fun activities to help students enjoy what they are learning and to bring out creativity and connection. Lizzie creates classes that are exciting for those who already enjoy the subjects she teaches, engaging for those who tend to find the topics challenging, and fun for all! | Open | $750 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 170 minutes per week | 1:00pm-3:50pm | 02/02/2023 | 05/25/2023 | 16 | 170 | 14,15,16,17,18 | $17/hr; $47/wk; $188/mo | Co-founder & Teacher for High School Literature & Composition (2 levels), Well-being 101 (different age levels), Psychology courses, and English 101, 103, Public Speaking, Cinema, and Health companion college courses | English Language Arts | Semester class | |||
| Middle School History - year-long course - Spring '23 | Thu | Asia Zanders | 02/02 - 05/25 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 11 - 14 | O | Asia Zanders is a wife and mother of three children, ages 10, 7, and 5. She has been homeschooling her oldest child, who is both gifted and has ADHD, on and off for over three years and began teaching her younger two towards the end of 2019. She holds Bachelor’s degrees in both Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and is currently working on her Master’s degree in Transformative Learning Communities at Antioch University. Her interests surround Philosophy, US Politics and Government, American History, Economics and many topics surrounding human interaction. | Open | $375 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 1:00pm-2:20pm | 02/02/2023 | 05/25/2023 | 16 | 80 | 11,12,13,14 | $18/hr; $23/wk; $94/mo | Middle & High School US History, World History & Civics & Adulting 101 | Social Studies | Semester class | ||||
| Study Spanish through Literature, Poems, Songs, History, Culture & Art Projects - Spring '23 | Thu | Adela Ruiz | 02/02 - 05/25 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 13 & up | O | Come study Spanish through age-appropriate stories/literature, poems, songs, and art. We will also study related topics to the literature of the week including history, geography, and science. Adela, fluent in Spanish, would love to share her love for the language with students while exploring topics that will arise from the literature. For Spanish some of the literature will be: 1. Family Pictures by Carmen Lomas Garza (an illustrated book for ages 6-12) 2. The House on Mango Street by the same author. (ages 12 and up) a coming of age story. 3. Stories from the Jungle by Horacio Quiroga (for preteens and up) This one may be a little too advanced but I like how descriptive it is of the animals in the jungle. It can play into the Science/nature of the course. 4. The Alchemist by Paolo Cuelho ( this book is Portuguese but it is part of the Latin American canon of literature, it also has many references to science, geography and history.) | Adela Ruiz holds a BA in French Studies from UCLA. Fluent in both French, Spanish (and of course English) Adela originally hails from El Salvador though she grew up in Los Angeles and studied briefly in France. After 10+ years working with children in the private sector, Ms Ruiz relishes sharing her love for language, literature and culture. She believes in teaching via experience: exploring art, singing songs and both writing and reading poetry. Adela is a devout Francophile, meditator and lover of coffee. | Open | $375 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 1:00pm-2:20pm | 02/02/2023 | 05/25/2023 | 16 | 80 | 13,14,15,16,17,18 | $18/hr; $23/wk; $94/mo | French & Spanish Literature with History, Geography & Culture | Foreign Language | Semester class | |||
| Conversational Japanese Language & Culture - level 1 - new & continuing students welcome -Spring '23 | Thu | Sanae Glover | 02/02 - 05/25 | 02:30 PM - 03:50 PM | 09 & up | O | Come learn about the Japanese language & culture from a Japanese native. The class will consist of a lot of conversations and learning new words as well as how they’re written. There will be games and activities to cement the language. | Konnichiwa! (hello in Japanese) I am originally from Yokohama, Japan. I moved to California in 2006 to study TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) at California State University, Los Angeles. I am an experienced teacher with a B.A in English/American Literature from Sagami Women’s University in Japan, and a Master’s degree in Education from California State University, Los Angeles. I was previously a middle school English teacher in Japan and have been a Japanese teacher in Los Angeles since 2013. I love teaching both English and Japanese to any age, and any levels. My teaching style is ‘learning the language by using it!’ with a variety of hands-on activities. In my class, students will learn not only the language but the culture as well. | Open | $375 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 2:30pm-3:50pm | 02/02/2023 | 05/25/2023 | 16 | 80 | 9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $18/hr; $23/wk; $94/mo | Japanese | Foreign Language | Semester class | |||
| Writers' Workshop: Essays, Creative Writing & Grammar Skills for teens - new material - Spring '23 | Thu | Lizzie Scott | 02/02 - 05/25 | 04:00 PM - 05:20 PM | 13 & up | O | Writing skills are vital for students of any age, and are widely necessary not only for writing courses, but for other high school and college courses that require essay questions to be answered. Strong writing, storytelling, and interpersonal communication skills are needed for many tasks in adulthood, and can help students of all ages. This class focuses on communication in writing and healthy communication skills in relationships by focusing on essays, creative writing, and critiquing communication from clips of movies, tv shows, and short stories. This course is designed for high school students who would like to hone their essay-writing skills, creative writing skills, and interpersonal communication skills whether they have some experience with writing or are new to it. Read more here: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/communication-essays-creative-writing-and-interpersonal-communication-skills-%ef%bb%bf/ | Dr. Lizzie Scott is an enthusiastic and experienced teacher who has expertise in math, language arts, and psychology. Her classes incorporate discussions, games, and activities tailored to each student’s personality, strengths, and challenges. Lizzie holds a B. A. in Psychology (with a minor in English), a M. S. in Counseling, and a PhD in Positive Psychology. With experience in both the traditional classroom and small-group settings, Lizzie connects with her students as a group and as individuals, and works to build a supportive learning environment, and take the educational experience to a deeper level. As a member of Mensa and a game enthusiast, Lizzie has strong mathematical and logical skills as well, and uses games and fun activities to help students enjoy what they are learning and to bring out creativity and connection. Lizzie creates classes that are exciting for those who already enjoy the subjects she teaches, engaging for those who tend to find the topics challenging, and fun for all! | Open | $375 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 4:00pm-5:20pm | 02/02/2023 | 05/25/2023 | 16 | 80 | 13,14,15,16,17,18 | $18/hr; $23/wk; $94/mo | Co-founder & Teacher for High School Literature & Composition (2 levels), Well-being 101 (different age levels), Psychology courses, and English 101, 103, Public Speaking, Cinema, and Health companion college courses | English Language Arts | Semester class | |||
| Adulting 101 - Life Skills - new material - Spring '23 | Fri | Asia Zanders,Elmarie Hyman,Lizzie Scott | 02/03 - 05/26 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 12 & up | O | As we transition to our teen years from childhood and onward through adulthood, we get to a point of realization that life after high school is real. Adulthood is real. Some may panic, some may be unsure, some may be excited to be reaching these milestones. Regardless of our position, we must be prepared. In this course, students will learn essential life skills to prepare them for everyday life. Skills learned will include: emotional awareness and understanding, money matters, problem solving and mitigation, career exploration, planning skills and so much more. We will have 3 instructors teaching the course, with guest speakers from various backgrounds incorporated to share knowledge and inspiration. The class will be discussion based and structured around the students’ curiosities. | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Open | $375 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 16 week(s) | 80 minutes per week | 1:00pm-2:20pm | 02/03/2023 | 05/26/2023 | 16 | 80 | 12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $18/hr; $23/wk; $94/mo | Life Skills | Semester class | ||||
| Intro to Game Design with Scratch (Online via Live Zoom) - 6 weeks | Fri | Jason Sheinkopf | 04/07 - 05/12 | 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM | 12 & up | O | Do you enjoy playing video games? Have you always wanted to make your own? This course will set you on a path to success by giving you the skills needed to create games in MIT’s Scratch! You’ll learn to build games with your own custom art and sound effects and share them online. Get started towards a career in game design and computer programming with Scratch! | Jason is a science and technology teacher with a passion for STEAM education. He enjoys combining arts and engineering through creative projects. | Open | $200 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 5 week(s) | 60 minutes per week | 3:00pm-4:00pm | Online via Live Zoom | 04/07/2023 | 05/12/2023 | 5 | 60 | 12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $40/hr; $40/wk; $160/mo | Technology & Programming | Technology and Programming | Short-term class | ||
| Family Painting Party for Earth Day (Online via Live Zoom) - 1 week | Sat | Elizabeth Rydall | 04/22 - 04/22 | 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM | 00 & up | O | $25 per family - Come enjoy painting spring trees and blossoms with Ms.E! | Elizabeth is a local artist and educator, plus former veteran homeschool mom, who has been teaching Art, Theater, and many other subjects for years to students of all ages in home school co-ops and later charter schools. She has been a teacher at SCVi charter school and now works on creating her own art for local art shows while continuing to teach homeschoolers. | Open | $25 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | 1 week(s) | 60 minutes per week | 3:30pm-4:30pm | Online via Live Zoom | 04/22/2023 | 04/22/2023 | 1 | 60 | 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | $25/hr; $25/wk; $100/mo | Art | Art | Short-term class |