Hey, I am Maria. I hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science with 6+ years of teaching experience and over 200 students taught in one-on-one and group sessions. I specialize in teaching beginners and students who are new or struggling with programming in a simple, step-by-step way. I focus on Introductory Programming, AP Computer Science A (AP CSA), AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP), Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Boolean logic, and basic data structures, along with...
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Maria has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 9 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.
Python
Maria has been an excellent Python tutor for my daughter, Honor. She explains programming concepts in a way that is easy to understand and always encourages problem-solving instead of just giving answers. Honor has gained much more confidence in Python and genuinely enjoys her lessons. Maria is patient, knowledgeable, and well-prepared for every session. She adjusts the pace to fit my daughter’s learning needs and makes even challenging topics feel approachable. Communication is always prompt and professional. We truly appreciate her dedication and highly recommend Maria to anyone looking for a supportive and effective Python tutor.
Emma, 3 lessons with Maria
Dedicated, Patient, and a highly skilled, engaging professional tutor
Maria F. is a wonderful tutor who has helped me immensely as a beginner who wanted to learn python. She is incredibly patient and always open to questions and comments. She gives quick and detailed responses, and even breaks down what seems to be tough topics into small parts that beginners like me can grasp easily. I would highly recommend her tutoring lessons to any student and/or parent.
Vasu, 8 lessons with Maria
Excellent Instructor for SQL, Linux, and Professional Technical Skills
Maria is an excellent teacher in SQL and I learned lots of valuable professional skills and programming method from her which would be beneficial for my career.
Zach, 8 lessons with Maria
Knowledgeable and Patient
Maria is an outstanding tutor, and we are so grateful to have found her on Wyzant! Her calm yet confident approach is extremely effective. She excels at balancing patient observation with knowing when to step in to offer encouragement or guidance. Her shared knowledge and timely commendation have instilled the confident my son needed to complete his JavaScript course. Thank you Maria!
Lisa, 7 lessons with Maria
Knowledgeable, Patient, and Capable
During my first session, Maria taught me elementary knowledge of Linux. She was very patient and thorough with my learning. I had questions and she changed the following examples accordingly. I will schedule time throughout the week for the next 8 weeks to work with Maria for additional tutoring.
John, 6 lessons with Maria
Excellent AP CSP Tutor - Highly Recommended
Maria has been working with my son for the past 3 weeks on APCSP exam prep. Since she has guided my son, I can see his confidence in the topics has significantly increased. I would highly recommend her or CS/CSP.
NEETA, 7 lessons with Maria
great tutor
She was patient, and was able to help my daughter get a better understanding of the subject; and it helped her get ready for her test
Hajar, 3 lessons with Maria
Very patient, organized, and knowledgable
Maria is a very patient and organized teacher. She understands Java perfectly and is incredibly knowledgeable. She quickly grasps homework problems and unexpected questions, and she explains her process clearly both while working and after finishing the code. We even had a small convo about other areas of coding, like Python, Linux, and cybersecurity. She makes everything easy to understand and enjoyable to learn.
Dan, 11 lessons with Maria
great tutor
She was patient, and was able to help my daughter get a better understanding of the subject; and it helped her get ready for her test
Hajar, 3 lessons with Maria