Making Programming Easy — College CS Professor

Larry S.

Hi, I’m Larry.

I’m a Computer Science professor and former VP of Engineering with more than twenty years of experience teaching and building software. I teach programming courses such as C++, Java, C#, Python, Data Structures, Software Engineering, and Operating Systems at the college level, and I bring both academic depth and real-world leadership experience into my tutoring. My background includes guiding engineering teams, designing large-scale systems, and mentoring developers at all stages of their careers.

Over the years I’ve taught hundreds of students in college classrooms, small-group workshops, and one-on-one tutoring sessions. I have worked with high school and college students, bootcamp graduates, adult career changers, and self-taught programmers who need help strengthening fundamentals. My teaching approach is patient and supportive, and I focus on making complex ideas understandable by breaking them down into practical, real examples. Whether a student is learning their very first language or preparing for advanced courses, I adapt my explanations to their level and learning style.

My tutoring style blends clear explanations with hands-on coding demonstrations, problem-solving strategies, and step-by-step guidance. Because I’ve spent many years as both an educator and an engineering leader, I understand the academic expectations as well as the skills needed in real software roles. If you want to improve your grades, prepare for the next course, or gain confidence as a programmer, I’d be happy to help you build a strong foundation and achieve your goals.