UCLA Computer Science Student | Patient Python, Math & Coding Tut

Haruto C.

I'm a Computer Science and Linguistics student at UCLA with a 4.0 GPA, currently working toward my B.S. while also doing systems engineering work on an autonomous underwater vehicle project through UCLA's Mechatronics & Controls Lab. My coursework includes Data Structures & Algorithms, Discrete Mathematics, Multivariable Calculus, and Linear Algebra, so I'm comfortable tutoring across a range of math and computer science subjects, from introductory programming through college-level algorithms.
For about a year and a half, I worked as a Computer Science and STEM tutor at the Richstone Family Center, where I taught 30+ underserved K-12 students in Scratch and Python. My approach focuses on building logical thinking from the ground up rather than just handing over answers: I walk students through loops, conditionals, and problem decomposition using flowcharts and pseudocode, so they learn to break a problem into pieces before they start coding. I worked with small groups of 2 to 4 students per session in person, adapting explanations and materials to each student's pace, which taught me how differently kids learn the same concept and how to adjust on the fly when something isn't clicking.
I'm patient, structured, and genuinely enjoy the moment a concept finally makes sense to a student. Whether it's a middle schooler writing their first Scratch project or a high schooler working through Python fundamentals or algebra, I focus on building real understanding and confidence rather than just getting through the homework in front of us.