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Insightful Computer Science & Coding Tutor for 7+ years (B.A.)
Lawrence L.

1,508 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $100
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About Lawrence


Bio

Greetings! I'm Lawrence, a graduate from Boston University with a degree in Psychology & Computer Science. I have 7+ years of tutoring experience spread across Computer Science & Coding subjects for students of all levels.

My experience with software topics includes web & mobile app development with Python, Flask, HTML, CSS, Javascript, React, and React-Native. If you are interested in any of the subjects I tutor in, or are wondering if I can tutor in a specific subject not listed here,...

Greetings! I'm Lawrence, a graduate from Boston University with a degree in Psychology & Computer Science. I have 7+ years of tutoring experience spread across Computer Science & Coding subjects for students of all levels.

My experience with software topics includes web & mobile app development with Python, Flask, HTML, CSS, Javascript, React, and React-Native. If you are interested in any of the subjects I tutor in, or are wondering if I can tutor in a specific subject not listed here, please don't hesitate to reach out and ask!

My tutoring style is based around understanding the student's specific needs and providing a personalized, holistic, and enjoyable learning experience. I determine the student's reasons for learning the subject, the specific parts of the subject that interest them, and their learning style. As a cross-sectional person with interests in technology, psychology, and music, I also make sure that the concepts I teach come with the context of their real-world applications. Finally, I invest myself in my students and I expect them to take similar responsibility for their own progress.

I have experience teaching at all levels: as a volunteer for elementary school students, a private tutor for middle and high school students, a teaching assistant for college students, and a Wyzant tutor for adult learners. These experiences have shaped my passion for educating others and have helped me understand a wide variety of student learning styles.


Education

Boston University
Computer Science

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $100
  • Rate details: In-person hourly rates can be price-matched to online rates if student travels directly to my location.
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 4/23/2020

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Computer Programming

Computer Programming

I work regularly on web and mobile applications in professional and personal contexts, and have coded many projects over my years of experience. I enjoy teaching and empowering others to do the same.
Computer Science

Computer Science

I formally studied Computer Science at Boston University. My experience includes practical projects with web and mobile applications. I have also spent time on research projects on computer science topics, including data analysis and artificial intelligence. Many of my students who are in high school have also excelled at the AP Computer Science courses with my guidance.
CSS

CSS

I have built many modern, mobile-compatible websites styled with CSS. I have also worked with many students to create and improve their own websites to become more elegant and aesthetically pleasing. Whether it is creating websites from scratch or using various modern web frameworks, I can offer a helping hand.
HTML

HTML

I have built dozens of professional quality websites using HTML, CSS, and Javascript. I have also served as a patient and kind mentor to countless students who are beginning their HTML projects or looking to improve their existing websites.
Java

Java

I have helped countless students excel in college-level Java courses, and have helped dozens of high schoolers achieve stellar marks on their AP Computer Science exams. I work with students of all levels, and have found special success helping beginners understand the fundamentals of Java.
JavaScript

JavaScript

I have 8+ years of experience working with Javascript to create mobile and web applications. Frameworks that I work with regularly include the MEAN and MERN stack, React, React-Native, jQuery, and vanilla websites with HTML and CSS. I work with students of all levels, and have an especially great track record with students in coding bootcamps.
Python

Python

I also 8+ years of experience using and teaching Python as a full-stack developer, using Python to create apps, websites, and integrate with databases. I work with students of all levels, and have taught beginners to build their first projects using Python and helped intermediate and advanced students take their projects to the next level.
Web Design

Web Design

I have built websites and web applications using HTML, Javascript, CSS, and jQuery, and the web frameworks React, Flask and Django. My goal is to help translate people's expectations for their websites as accurately as possible, while keeping the design simple yet elegant. I have also taught workshops at Boston University for computer science majors and hobbyists alike who wish to build or improve their own websites.
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Ratings and Reviews


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Reviews

Brilliant tutor.

Lawrence is the best tutor ever. He is very focused and knowledgeable. He is also a great listener and structures lessons to his students needs. I really appreciate him and his efforts because I have learned so much from him in a very short time.

Brian, 15 lessons with Lawrence
Tutor responded:

Brian, thank you for your kind feedback! It's been great to teach a motivated student like you!

Wonderful

We are so grateful for Lawrence. He is a wonderful teacher who worked with our daughter for her Java class. He helped her understand all the hard concepts for the course. Thank you so much Lawrence!

So Young, 16 lessons with Lawrence

computer science

Lawrence is very patient and good at making my daughter figure things out as opposed to just giving her answers. He is a great tutor!

Monique, 2 lessons with Lawrence
Tutor responded:

Thank you for the feedback! It's been a pleasure teaching a bright student like Taylor.

Transformative Tutoring: Unlocking Confidence and Mastery with Lawrence's Expert Support

I recently had the pleasure of working with Lawrence L. on a project with a very tight deadline. I had limited experience with some of the technologies I would be working on and felt I needed some guidance and support, Lawrence truly delivered in every aspect. His expertise in Python, Flask, and SQLite proved invaluable, and he always provided gentle encouragement while providing teaching points and guidance throughout the project. What stood out about Lawrence was his teaching style. He used examples to help me grasp concepts more effectively and consistently offered deeper insight into the reasons behind certain techniques, rather than just focusing on how to execute them. His endless patience and ability to keep us on task were critical to our success. Whenever we encountered challenges in the code, Lawrence empowered me to find a solution rather than simply relying on his own knowledge. This approach allowed me to grow in the scope of the project, as well as in confidence, thanks to his tutelage and vast expertise. In summary, my experience with Lawrence exceeded my expectations. His exceptional support, encouragement, and knowledge made a significant impact on the success of my project, and I emerged wiser and more confident because of our time together. I highly recommend Lawrence to anyone seeking guidance in the fields of Python, Flask, and SQLite.

Kim, 12 lessons with Lawrence

great lesson

great lesson, very knowledgeable, helpful, and patient. I learned a ton and he helped solve my issue. Time well spent, very thankful.

Devy, 8 lessons with Lawrence
Tutor responded:

Devy, thanks so much for your feedback! It was great working with you and chatting with you about web development.

awesome tutor

Luo was really great and resolved the issues i was facing in react app very quickly and efficiently. He also examined the code and explained the concepts in a very crisp manner. He is knowledgable and pro efficient in the js concepts. The session with luo helped me move ahead in my projects.

Vivek, 1 lesson with Lawrence
Tutor responded:

Vivek, thank you so much for the glowing review! It's been a pleasure working with you.

Good tutor

Lawrence has great explanations and also knows a lot about coding. He knows how to explain certain problems to a level that anyone could understand. If you're looking to get better at coding make sure to get his help. I recommend 100%.

Hj, 49 lessons with Lawrence

Fantastic!

I needed Lawrence to review code that I will be learning in a bootcamp, he explained everything really clearly. He is a fantastic tutor and look forward to working with him again.

Ashley, 2 lessons with Lawrence

A great teacher who really connects with my son

Lawrence put my son, who can be nervous in social situations, at ease from the very first moment. He was able to quickly judge his abilities, and teach to his level, gently guiding while making sure my son had a deep understanding of the program he is working on. My son warns me not to schedule Minecraft playdates that could interfere with his Python lesson -- really pretty much the highest recommendation I can imagine.

Mark, 78 lessons with Lawrence

Great Tutor

Lawrence is a great tutor. He is very patient and helpful. Instead of giving you the answer, he guides you in the right direction. The project we worked on covered a lot of information that had me confused and lost, but with Lawrence's guidance I was able to understand what I was doing/ what had to be done in order to get to the desired result.

Alex, 2 lessons with Lawrence
Tutor responded:

Thank you for the feedback, Alex! I'm glad the sessions have been helpful - I've enjoyed working with you too!

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