Jayden K

This course skips the heavy notes and dives straight into action. Students will use stock market simulators, run mock businesses, and explore real-world finance through games, challenges, and team-based projects. It’s built for freshmen and sophomores just starting out, but also scales up to juniors and seniors with deeper topics like investing, global economics, and business ethics. A hands-on, simulation-rich journey through money, markets, and business, built for high schoolers and college freshman, inspired by college-level insight. Course Units (12 total): 1. Foundations of Finance: Understanding income, expenses, and the basics of budgeting 2. Banking & Credit: How banks work, credit scores, loans, and responsible borrowing 3. Investing (Stonks): Stock market basics, risk vs. reward, and simulated trading 4. Entrepreneurship & Business Models: Building a mock business and learn how companies grow in the new markets 5. Taxes & Government Finance: What taxes fund, how to file, and why it matters 6. Insurance & Protection: Exploring health, auto, and life insurance through roleplay scenarios 7. Consumer Psychology: Why we buy, how ads work, and how to resist impulse spending 8. Advanced Investing: Mutual funds, ETFs, diversification, and market trends 9. Global Economics: Currency exchange, trade, crypto and how global events affect your wallet 10. College & Career Finance: FAFSA, student loans, career planning, and salary negotiation 11. Business Ethics & Leadership: Case studies on ethical dilemmas, monopolies, and corporate responsibility 12: Capstone Simulation: Students run a full mock economy, investing, budgeting, and managing businesses in teams. _ If we have time, we will also dive into a topic of choice by learners. _ Each unit will have two sessions of dedication, so it is vital to try and not miss as many sessions as possible. If you have any questions, feel free to DM me on Schoolhouse :D

Modern World Issues: A Tutor Series Step into the heart of today’s most urgent global conversations. Modern World Issues is a thought-provoking tutor series designed to explore the challenges shaping our world—from climate change and technological disruption to social justice, geopolitics, and public health. Each session unpacks: - The origins and impact of key global issues - Scientific, sociological, and policy-based approaches to solving them - Real-world case studies and emerging innovations - How individuals can engage as informed citizens, activists, and future leaders Certification Opportunity Participants who complete the series will receive a Modern World Issues Certificate of Completion/Participation. While this certification isn’t accredited for college credit, it can be a valuable credential for: - Demonstrating initiative and global awareness in job or internship applications - Supporting future roles in climate activism, science communication, or fields like meteorology, environmental science, and public policy - Speaking confidently about modern issues in academic clubs, community forums, or advocacy work Whether you're preparing for a career in science, policy, or activism, or simply want to understand the forces shaping our future. This series equips you with the insight, vocabulary, and confidence to make a difference. JOIN NOW YIPEEEEE