About:

Hello! I'm Lucas Smith, a dedicated and enthusiastic coding tutor specializing in teaching Scratch and Roblox to young learners in Kennett Square, PA. I am deeply passionate about making the journey into the world of coding as enjoyable as possible. With a creative approach tailored to each child, I focus on developing my students' skills through interactive and captivating learning experiences.

Experience:

For the past 7 years, I have had the privilege of guiding countless children through the fundamentals of coding all the way to more advanced concepts. My experience has been forged in various settings, including classrooms, after-school programs, and private tutoring sessions. I've honed my teaching strategies to ensure that each lesson is not only educational but also really engaging and fun for kids.

Expertise:

My areas of expertise lie within the realms of Scratch and Roblox. I strive to keep up with the latest developments and updates in these platforms to provide my students with cutting-edge knowledge. I specialize in:

Fundamentals of coding with Scratch: loops, conditionals, variables, and game logic.

Advanced Scratch projects: complex games, animations, and interactive stories.

Roblox game development: from using Roblox Studio to scripting with Lua.

Creating engaging and collaborative online coding games for kids.

FAQs:

Q: What ages do you teach?

A: I predominantly work with children aged 7 to 14. However, if your child is slightly outside this age range and is interested in learning to code, feel free to reach out to see if we can work something out.

Q: Are your classes one-on-one or group sessions?

A: I offer both one-on-one and small group sessions, depending on your child's needs and preferences.

Q: Can you help my child work on their own coding project?

A: Absolutely! I encourage students to bring their ideas to life and offer guidance throughout the process of project creation.

Q: Do you offer online tutoring?

A: Yes, I offer both in-person and online tutoring sessions to accommodate various situations and learning styles.

Testimonials:

"My 10-year-old daughter absolutely loves her coding classes with Mr. Smith! She's always so excited to show us the games she's created." - Sarah K.

"Lucas has a way of connecting with kids that makes learning feel like play. Under his guidance, my son has improved not just in coding, but in logical thinking and problem-solving too." - James L.

"We were struggling to find an activity that captured our son's interest until we found Lucas. Now he eagerly awaits his Scratch sessions and has even begun teaching his little sister some coding basics!" - Maria R.

"Lucas Smith is a five-star tutor! His patient and personalized approach has helped my child advance through complex Roblox designs. Highly recommend!" - Ellen J.