I'm currently a substitute teacher at Juan Diego Catholic High School where I teach a variety of subjects. At Juan Diego, students are required to take a Computer Science class. I understand that abstract concepts in Computer Science can be confusing. I remember what it was like to be stuck on an assignment. Talented and gifted programmers who later become teachers don't know what it's like for students, who aren't pursuing CS as a degree, to struggle with their assignments.
I have a...
I'm currently a substitute teacher at Juan Diego Catholic High School where I teach a variety of subjects. At Juan Diego, students are required to take a Computer Science class. I understand that abstract concepts in Computer Science can be confusing. I remember what it was like to be stuck on an assignment. Talented and gifted programmers who later become teachers don't know what it's like for students, who aren't pursuing CS as a degree, to struggle with their assignments.
I have a Computer Science degree from Dixie State College. I've worked in the private sector for 10 years building websites for Ski Resorts and insurance software utilizing a variety of languages (Python, C#, Javascript, etc.)
Students should be encouraged to learn how to think critically. But the path to that destination can be "smoothed" a little bit with the help of my tutoring.
