About Liam Smith

Hello! I'm Liam Smith, your friendly and passionate Scratch programming tutor based in the beautiful city of Newport, VT. I believe that coding is an essential skill for the future and that learning it should be an enjoyable and captivating experience, especially for young minds. This guiding principle has motivated me to develop a teaching method that is not only educational but also incredibly fun.

Experience

For the past four years, I've dedicated myself to teaching Scratch to kids of various ages and skill levels. I've honed my ability to communicate complex concepts in a simplified manner that is easily digestible for children. My experience spans from one-on-one lessons to small group sessions, both in-person and online. Over these years, I've successfully helped numerous kids ignite their passion for coding and watched them build their own games and projects from the ground up.

Expertise

My expertise lies in Scratch programming, an intuitive programming language designed by MIT to help kids learn to code. I specialize in creating interactive and engaging coding classes that not only teach the fundamentals of Scratch but also allow students to exercise their creativity and problem-solving skills.

With my guidance, students learn to:

Understand the Scratch interface and its functionalities.

Develop logic and computational thinking skills.

Create animations, interactive stories, and games.

Work on projects that encourage independent thinking and innovation.

FAQs

Testimonials

"Mr. Smith makes coding so fun! My son can't wait for his Scratch class each week, and he's already built his own game! Simply amazing progress." - Sarah D.

"Liam's approach to teaching is refreshing. He really knows how to engage kids and make them interested in learning more. My daughter feels so confident in her coding skills now." - Michael G.

"Thanks to Liam, my child went from being a complete beginner to creating an interactive animated story. The classes are great and the progress is undeniable. Highly recommended!" - Jane L.

"I've noticed a significant improvement in my son's logical thinking and problem-solving abilities since he started Scratch classes with Liam. He's also having a blast, which is such a rare combination!" - Olivia M.

"With a rating of 4.8 stars from 26 reviews, it's clear that Liam doesn't just teach; he inspires. Our experience has been nothing but positive." - Thomas E.