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Welcome to the exciting world of coding with Mia Jones! With a decade of experience in teaching Scratch, Mia has transformed the learning experience into a delightful journey for young minds in Lake Ariel, PA. Passionate about the intersections of technology, creativity, and education, Mia dedicates herself to nurturing the next generation of digital creators.
Education and Philosophy
Mia holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a focus on educational technologies and a Master's in STEM Education. She believes that every child deserves to understand the digital world they're growing up in. Her teaching philosophy is simple: make learning an adventure where each student can discover their potential through fun and challenging projects.
Skills
Proficient in Scratch and other child-friendly coding platforms
Expertise in game design and interactive storytelling
Skilled at adapting teaching methods to individual student needs
Patience and clear communication with young learners
Continuous learner of new educational technologies and programming languages
Expertise
Mia specializes in sparking interest in STEM through the vibrant lens of game creation. Her expertise lies not only in technical instruction but in her ability to relate complex concepts to young learners in an understandable and engaging manner. Mia's classes often include:
Introduction to basic programming concepts
Advanced Scratch coding techniques for creating complex games and animations
Collaborative projects that encourage teamwork and problem-solving
Tips and tricks for debugging and refining code
Online safety and digital citizenship
"Thanks to Mia, our daughter now dreams of becoming a game developer. She's never been this excited about learning!" - Christine G.
"Mia's classes are the highlight of my son's week. He's created games I can hardly believe a 10-year-old made!" - David R.
"My two kids argue over everything except for who loves Mia's coding lessons more. She's a gem!" - Samantha W.
"Not only has Mia taught our child about coding, but she's also instilled a sense of digital responsibility in him." - Michael F.
"Mia's patient and clear teaching has turned our shy girl into a confident creator who eagerly shares her Scratch projects." - Beatrice L.
4.8
Hourly rate
$20
Location
Lake Ariel, PA
Experience
10 years