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Fun Coding & STEM Tutor Helping Kids Build Creative Projects
Jana E.

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I help students discover that coding is not just about typing commands on a screen—it is a creative tool they can use to build games, animations, stories, websites, and fun interactive projects. My background includes a bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, school-based educational experience, and hands-on work creating digital lessons and learning tools for students. Because I understand both technology and teaching, I focus on making coding feel less intimidating and more exciting for...

I help students discover that coding is not just about typing commands on a screen—it is a creative tool they can use to build games, animations, stories, websites, and fun interactive projects. My background includes a bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, school-based educational experience, and hands-on work creating digital lessons and learning tools for students. Because I understand both technology and teaching, I focus on making coding feel less intimidating and more exciting for young learners.

My tutoring style is patient, encouraging, and project-based. I like to break coding concepts into simple steps and connect them to things students already understand, such as puzzles, patterns, games, characters, and real-life problem solving. For beginners, I may use tools like Scratch or visual coding activities to help students understand sequencing, loops, conditionals, variables, and debugging in a fun way. As students grow more confident, I can help them move toward text-based coding and stronger problem-solving skills.

I especially enjoy working with elementary and middle grade students who are curious, creative, or just starting to explore technology. My goal is for each student to leave sessions feeling proud of what they made and more confident in their ability to think like a coder. I want students to understand that mistakes are part of the process, debugging is a skill, and coding can be a fun way to create, experiment, and bring their ideas to life.


Education

Western Governors University
Software Engineering

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C#

C#

I studied in a C#/.NET track while earning my bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, and I completed several college projects using C# and .NET frameworks. I can help students understand core programming concepts such as variables, methods, classes, object-oriented programming, debugging, and building structured applications. My approach is patient and project-based, so students can connect C# concepts to real programs instead of only memorizing syntax. I enjoy helping learners build confidence as they work through assignments, practice coding problems, and develop stronger problem-solving skills in C#.
Common Core

Common Core

I create curriculum and learning materials based on Common Core standards, including lessons, activities, quizzes, and student-friendly practice. I can help students work through Common Core-aligned skills in a clear, organized way while also helping parents understand what the standard is asking students to learn. My approach focuses on breaking standards into simple steps, using examples, and giving students meaningful practice instead of making the work feel confusing or overwhelming. I enjoy helping students build confidence while connecting lessons to the skills they are expected to master.
CSS

CSS

I have a bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering and experience using CSS as part of front-end web design and development projects. I can help students understand how CSS controls the look and layout of a webpage, including colors, fonts, spacing, boxes, positioning, responsive design, and styling HTML elements. My approach is beginner-friendly and project-based, so students can see how each CSS concept changes a real webpage. I enjoy helping students build confidence by turning plain pages into creative, polished designs step by step.
Data Structures

Data Structures

I completed Data Structures and Algorithms as part of my Software Engineering degree, and I continue to use these concepts while building and maintaining my own website. I can help students understand arrays, lists, stacks, queues, trees, hash maps, recursion, searching, sorting, and algorithmic thinking in a clear and practical way. My approach is step-by-step and example-based, so students can connect abstract concepts to real coding problems and projects. I enjoy helping learners build stronger problem-solving skills and feel more confident working through data structures assignments.
Graphic Design

Graphic Design

My graphic design experience is mainly connected to creating visual designs for websites, digital learning materials, and online projects. I use CSS along with design tools like Canva to create and refine icons, logos, layouts, color palettes, and branded visuals. I can help students understand how design choices such as color, spacing, typography, alignment, and visual hierarchy affect the look and feel of a project. My approach is creative and practical, helping students build designs they can actually use for websites, presentations, social media, or personal projects.
React

React

I have hands-on experience building and maintaining my own website using React, and I use React regularly as part of my ongoing web development work. I can help students understand components, props, state, hooks, routing, styling, forms, and how React is used to create interactive web applications. My approach is project-based, so students can learn React by building real features instead of only reviewing examples. I enjoy helping learners understand how React connects design, logic, and user experience into a working application.
Web Design

Web Design

I have a bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering and hands-on experience designing and building web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, and modern front-end development tools. I can help students understand how websites are structured, styled, and made interactive, from basic page layouts to component-based design and responsive user interfaces. My approach is project-based, so students can learn by building real websites, improving existing designs, and understanding how professional web pages are created. I enjoy helping students move from simple webpages to more polished, creative, and functional web projects with confidence.
HTML
Python
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