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Derek Lawson introduces young learners to programming through structured, interactive lessons that steadily develop logical reasoning and creative confidence. He starts with visual Scratch foundations before layering in Lua scripting and introductory AI & ML concepts to expand analytical thinking. During collaborative project time, Derek incorporates Vibe Coding to keep engagement high while reinforcing debugging discipline and thoughtful experimentation. His teaching approach balances patience with clear expectations, helping students feel supported yet challenged. Parents value his consistent communication, organized progression plans, and ability to transform curiosity into measurable improvement while building strong technical fundamentals that prepare learners for advanced coding pathways.

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Derek Lawson

Star4.9 (56 reviews)

Hourly rate

$20

Location

Laurel Hill, VA

Experience

2 years

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