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University of Washington (Bothell) Computer Science Graduate
Ming Z.

1,083 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $64
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About Ming


Bio

Hello! My name is Ming, and I have a passion for teaching. I graduated from the University of Washington (UW), where I studied Computer Science and Software Engineering (at UW Bothell) and Biochemistry, with a minor in Music. After graduating, I worked as a software engineer at a tech company for two years.

I realized my passion for tutoring during college, when I worked as a computer science tutor for Shoreline Community College, and I have loved tutoring ever since!

One of the most...

Hello! My name is Ming, and I have a passion for teaching. I graduated from the University of Washington (UW), where I studied Computer Science and Software Engineering (at UW Bothell) and Biochemistry, with a minor in Music. After graduating, I worked as a software engineer at a tech company for two years.

I realized my passion for tutoring during college, when I worked as a computer science tutor for Shoreline Community College, and I have loved tutoring ever since!

One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned as a tutor and student is that, often, the main obstacle to learning is believing that the goal is too far out of reach. Often, what students need most is not only for tutors to present the material, but to do so in a way that assures students that the task at hand is less daunting than it seems! This is why, when I tutor, I devote myself to careful assessment of my students’ goals, thoughtful breakdown into attainable intermediate goals, and patient guidance and encouragement as students progress. My ultimate aim is always to ensure my students have a thorough understanding of the material for themselves.

The joy of seeing my students’ excitement as they grasp a new concept for the first time is what I love most about being a tutor.

Aside from computer science, music is one of the passions I especially love to share through teaching. I started piano lessons at age seven, and I've played contemporary worship music as a church worship team keyboardist/pianist for over 11 years. At UW, I took piano classes and sang in four different choirs. Over the years, by request, I’ve given informal one-on-one music lessons to several friends, from children to adults, all of whom have expressed appreciation for my teaching style.

If interested in working with me, please reach out with any questions or to schedule a free 15 minute consultation! I would love to chat with you and I look forward to helping you succeed!


Education

University of Washington - Bothell
Computer Science

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  • Hourly Rate: $64
  • Rate details: Contact me for a free 15 minute consultation!
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 1/7/2021

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Approved Subjects

Computer Science

Computer Science

I’ve worked as a software development engineer at a tech company for two years. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Washington (Bothell campus) where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Software Engineering. During undergrad, I tutored introductory computer science with Java for college students in-person at Shoreline Community College, and I've also tutored this subject online.
General Music

General Music

Music has always been a major part of my life; over the years, I've played piano, violin, guitar, and participated in numerous choirs and other ensembles. I started piano lessons at age seven and I’ve been serving as a worship keyboardist/pianist for over 8 years, during which I’ve played accompaniment for contemporary worship music (both English and Chinese) and hymns for church worship services. I minored in Music during my undergraduate studies at the University of Washington, where I took piano classes and sang in four different choirs. My passion for music has led me to teach many friends to play and sing.
Computer Programming
General Computer
Java
Music Theory

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10/10 would recommend

Ming was a huge help with my AP Computer Science A test. I only had a little over a month to prepare ,and I couldn’t have done it without her help. She explained concepts clearly and patiently and created examples and worked through practice problems with me. As soon as we established a schedule, she created a lesson plan. She was also very accommodating to my schedule and flexible. I would definitely recommend taking tutoring from her. 10/10 👏🏻👏🏻

Timothy, 13 lessons with Ming

Excellent seasion

My daughter found this session very helpful and got a good grasp on the topic. She is looking to have more learning sessions on other topics in comp sci with Ming.

Meena, 2 lessons with Ming

Excellent and patient tutor!

Ming is an amazing AP Comp Sci A tutor! She is very knowledgeable and patient. I will highly recommend Ming's tutoring to anyone starting off AP Comp Sci or wanting to improve their skills.

Jayanthi, 7 lessons with Ming

Knowledge and patient tutor!

I had the privilege of working with Ming as my Java tutor for project 4 and my Java classes. Ming's expertise and guidance were instrumental in helping me understand and excel in Java programming. Ming is not only knowledgeable but also an excellent communicator, making complex Java concepts feel accessible and manageable. With Ming's patient and clear explanations, I was able to tackle project 4 and my Java coursework with confidence. I am truly grateful for the support and valuable insights Ming provided throughout my learning journey. I highly recommend Ming as a Java tutor for anyone seeking to master Java programming.

Gerson, 110 lessons with Ming

Excellent tutor for Computer Science

She seemed to be patient to be working with me, especially with this really high difficulty classes I’m going into. She seemed to have a solid understanding of all we’ve been doing despite some minor mishaps on my end. Overall great tutor for anyone who is struggling bad right now!

Joel, 54 lessons with Ming

Reliable and highly recommended tutor

Ming is one of the best tutors I have seen so far! She helped my child with gaining Java programming knowledge and I can confidently enroll my child in the APCSA program at her school. Ming is punctual and very serious about getting her student ready for the subject and gives good homework assignments that help the student progress steadily over just a few lessons. She comes up with good lesson plans and efficiently conducts her lessons following her schedule.

Lavanya, 28 lessons with Ming

Kind and patient tutor.

A few weeks before my exam, I could barely answer a frq question within 1 hour, and would get most of it wrong. Ming not only taught me each different type of question, but also the fundamentals behind them so that I actually understood it, helping me with not only frqs, but also mcqs. Very highly recommend. 11/10.

Barbara, 13 lessons with Ming

Highly Recommended APCSA Tutor!

I highly recommend Ming as an APCSA tutor for a number of reasons. Ming's patience and positive attitude created a positive learning environment to work in. She was able to convey lessons with effective practice tests and coding exercises, teaching and correcting mistakes along the way. After struggling to grasp certain concepts in APCSA, I was able to learn and understand ideas to further improve my knowledge on the topics. Her positive attitude was especially helpful during times of struggle. Thanks to Ming's guidance, I am well prepared for the APCSA exam and am extremely grateful for the help she has given me!

Peggy, 13 lessons with Ming

Super helpful!!

She was super helpful and answered all of my questions to the best of her ability!! I would absolutely recommend her for computer science tutoring.

Abigail, 2 lessons with Ming

Very knowledgeable and patient

Ming was very professional while setting up the lesson with me. During the lesson, Ming was kind and patient as I tried grasping concepts. Ming helped me understand topics I was struggling with.

Panje, 4 lessons with Ming
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