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Learning to code is really learning to decompose problems, and that skill transfers whether the language is Java, Python, or something else entirely. Milan's CS degree grounds his teaching in fundamentals like control flow, data structures, and algorithmic complexity rather than surface-level syntax drills. He also draws on his English background to emphasize clear documentation and readable code.

Understanding data structures like arrays, linked lists, and sorting algorithms matters more than memorizing syntax — and that distinction is where Dennis spends most of his time. His background spans Java, JavaScript, and web development, so he can show how core CS concepts translate across languages and real projects.
Sarah's mathematics background means she's comfortable with the algorithmic and logical thinking that underpins computer science — concepts like recursion, Big-O analysis, and Boolean logic map directly onto the math she studied at Clark. She approaches programming problems the same way she approaches proofs: break the problem down, identify the structure, then build the solution step by step.
I'm a recent graduate of the California Institute of Technology in Economics and Computer Science. I was also accepted at Harvard, Princeton, MIT, and Stanford. I have a broad range of interests spanning science, math, engineering, social science, the humanities, the arts, and athletics (I also played on the Caltech basketball team). My background allows me to tutor general college prep, especially the SAT, ACT and the GRE. I love to teach analytical thinking, ranging from advanced Math and Physics to strategies for understanding literature and developing arguments.
I am starting graduate school this fall. My experiences as a student and scientist help me explain concepts and work through problems in a clear and engaging manner. I love teaching, and strive to make each personalized lesson enjoyable and productive. In addition to math and science, I can teach the skills and strategies students need to reach their goals on the ACT, GRE, or AP tests. I also enjoy working with elementary age students to increase reading and math proficiencies.
Ryan is a computer science major at Cornell, which means he's actively working through the same core curriculum — algorithms, data structures, computational complexity — that college CS students encounter. He explains concepts like recursion, Big-O analysis, and graph traversal by tracing through concrete examples rather than relying on abstract definitions. Rated 4.8 across his sessions.
Three Bachelor of Science degrees — including Neuroscience — meant Anna was writing code long before she started teaching it, using Java, Python, and MATLAB to analyze data and build computational models across disciplines. That cross-field experience shapes how she teaches CS fundamentals: students don't just learn syntax, they learn to think about what a program needs to do before structuring it in any particular language. Rated 5.0 by students.
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A computer science degree paired with coursework in theoretical mathematics gives Lance an unusually strong grasp of the abstractions underneath the code — automata theory, algorithm complexity, data structures, and computational logic. He spent multiple semesters as a TA and independent instructor for CS courses, so he's seen firsthand which concepts trip students up and how to reframe them. Whether the topic is graph traversal or NP-completeness, he breaks it into pieces that actually make sense.
Earning a computer science minor at Penn meant Cody went deep on data structures, algorithms, and programming logic alongside students in one of the country's top CS programs. His cognitive science major adds an unusual edge: he understands how people learn to think computationally, which makes him effective at explaining recursion, sorting algorithms, or Big-O analysis in ways that actually stick.
A Stanford MS in Computer Science means David can teach everything from data structures and algorithms to object-oriented design with the depth that comes from building real systems — not just reading about them. He spent a summer teaching web and app development to high school students in Palestine, so he knows how to make abstract CS concepts click through hands-on projects.
Studying computer science at Cornell, Eric tackles everything from algorithm analysis and Big-O notation to systems-level concepts like memory management and recursion. He breaks down problems the way a CS student actually encounters them — whiteboarding a solution, tracing through edge cases, then translating logic into clean code. His 5.0 rating speaks to how clearly that approach lands.
From sorting algorithms and Big-O analysis to data structures like linked lists and binary trees, Rhamy covers the foundational CS concepts that show up in coursework and technical interviews alike. His computer engineering degree at Vanderbilt, paired with experience in multiple languages, lets him explain abstract ideas through concrete code. Rated 5.0 by students.
Margaret studies Computer Science at Stanford alongside Political Science, giving her a broad perspective on how computational thinking applies beyond just writing code. She breaks down core topics like data structures, algorithms, and recursion by connecting each one to real problems students can visualize. Rated 4.8 by her students.
Trained in computer science at UT Austin and currently pursuing a PhD that blends computational methods with social science, David brings both theoretical depth and applied versatility to CS instruction. He digs into core topics like algorithm analysis, data structures, and computational complexity, connecting them to the kind of real-world problem-solving that makes the discipline click.
Recursion, data structures, algorithmic complexity — these topics trip up students who try to memorize patterns without understanding why they work. Kevin holds both a bachelor's and master's in computer science from NYU, and he's the kind of tutor who will explain a concept three different ways until the logic genuinely lands. Rated 4.8 by students.
Studying computer science at MIT, Brice digs into everything from data structures and algorithms to systems-level thinking with students at any stage. He's tutored over 30 students in the past year alone, tackling topics like recursion, object-oriented design, and algorithmic complexity. Rated 4.9 by students.
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