"I am a software engineer based in the California Bay Area with over eight years of industry experience. I graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a degree in Computer Science and have worked at both fast-paced startups and top tech companies. Beyond my professional engineering work, I have a strong passion for teaching and have spent several years tutoring students at different levels, from elementary school to college. As a Lead Instructor, I taught over 30 aspiring engineers (1st–8th graders) programming fundamentals in JavaScript, MIT Scratch, Unity (C#), robotics with Arduino, and web development with HTML5 and CSS3. I also helped expand the program by training and managing new instructors, growing class enrollment by over 97%, and maintaining IT operations at the Redwood City location.

In addition to working with younger students, I spent several years tutoring college students at a community college, helping them solidify their understanding of computer science concepts and programming. I have experience tailoring lessons to different learning styles, quickly picking up new tools and technologies to ensure my students receive the most relevant and effective instruction. Whether you're a beginner looking to get started with coding or an advanced learner seeking to refine your skills, I can provide hands-on guidance to help you succeed in your programming journey.

My own experience learning to code has shaped my approach to teaching. I know what it's like to struggle with complex topics, debug endlessly, and finally experience the "aha" moment when everything clicks. These experiences allow me to relate to students at any level and break down challenging concepts in a way that makes sense. I strive to make learning programming an engaging and rewarding experience, helping students build confidence in their problem-solving abilities and technical skills." less...