About Benjamin Smith

Welcome to the profile of Benjamin Smith, your friendly and innovative tutor specializing in Scratch and Roblox based in Folcroft, PA. With a passion for coding and game development, I have crafted my approach to make learning not just educational but also highly entertaining. My focus is on helping kids unlock their creative potential by creating their own games and projects in two of the most popular platforms for young coders: Scratch and Roblox.

Over the past 8 years, I have dedicated myself to teaching and refining my methods, ensuring that each class is tailored to individual learning styles and pace. My goal is to create a positive and enjoyable learning environment that inspires young minds to explore the limitless possibilities of coding.

Skills

Proficiency in Scratch and Roblox Studio

Experience with teaching coding principles to children (8+ years)

Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

Tailored lesson planning and individual assessment

A flair for creating interactive and fun learning activities

Patience and adaptability for different learning speeds and styles

Expertise

My expertise lies in understanding the nuances of teaching young students. I have a comprehensive knowledge of Scratch's visual block coding and Roblox's Lua-based scripting language. This enables me to guide students from simple drag-and-drop code blocks to writing their own scripts, facilitating the transition from novice to advanced coders. I also have a keen sense of game design, which I use to help students think critically about the games they create, considering gameplay mechanics, storylines, and user experience.

FAQs

What age groups do you teach?

I teach kids starting from 7 years old up into their teens. My approach is tailored to fit the educational and developmental stage of each student.

How do you make coding classes fun?

By incorporating gaming elements into learning. We create games, solve puzzles, and undertake challenges that make our coding sessions feel more like play and less like traditional lessons.

Do you offer online courses as well as in-person?

Yes, I offer both online and in-person classes. The online platform allows me to reach students outside of Folcroft, PA, and provides convenience and flexibility.

Can you help with school projects or just for hobby learning?

I am available to help with school projects. However, my primary focus is on helping students develop their coding skills through projects that spark their interest, which can often include hobbies or passion projects.

What if my child has never coded before?

No problem at all! I specialize in introducing beginners to the world of coding. Everyone starts somewhere, and I'm here to ensure that starting point is both positive and engaging.

Testimonials

"Benjamin has been a game-changer for my son's coding skills. He actually looks forward to his lessons each week!" – Sarah L.

"Mr. Smith makes learning Scratch so much fun; my daughter created her first game after just a month!" – David R.

"Thanks to Benjamin, our child not only learned to code but also improved in logical thinking and problem-solving!" – Mei J.

"I wish my school teachers were as cool and patient as Mr. Smith. He makes everything so easy to understand." – Mason K.

"Coding seemed tough, but with Benjamin's help, I'm now confident enough to build my own Roblox worlds." – Emily S.