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Unlocking the Digital World for Kids: Sophia Johnson
With a gleaming smile and a knack for kindling curiosity, Sophia Johnson stands at the forefront of coding education for the young minds of Fairmont, WV. A visionary in the realm of digital literacy, Sophia has dedicated the last four years to teaching Scratch and Roblox, transforming the abstract into the attainable for children of various ages. Her passion is not just to teach but to inspire—a goal she accomplishes by turning coding classes into a playground of logic and creativity.
Sophia knows that the future is written in lines of code, and she embraces the responsibility of equipping her students with this essential 21st-century skill. Her teaching philosophy hinges on the belief that learning should be a joyful endeavor. By infusing humor, story-telling, and interactive gameplay into her lessons, she ensures that every child not only understands the principles of coding but loves the journey of discovering them.
Experience
A Tailored Approach to Code Craftsmanship
With four years of teaching experience under her belt, Sophia’s expertise shines brightly in a classroom full of eager learners. She has successfully guided numerous students through their first "Hello, World!" to developing their fully-functioning games on Scratch and Roblox platforms. Her journey with her students doesn't stop at just making a game; she mentors them on how to think like developers—planning, problem-solving, and persevering through bugs and glitches.
Sophia’s personalized method of instruction caters to all levels of learners. She is adept at identifying a student’s strengths and growth areas, which she uses to tailor her teaching strategy, ensuring that each child learns at a pace that is both comfortable and challenging for them.
Specializations
Coding Can Be a Game!
Sophia specializes in two of the most kid-friendly programming environments:
Scratch: Perfect for beginners, Scratch introduces the basics of coding through visual blocks, enabling children to focus on logic sequences without worrying about syntax errors.
Roblox: For the more adventurous, Sophia uses Roblox to teach Lua scripting, giving students the tools to craft their complex, interactive experiences.
Her specializations allow her to cater to a wide age range, helping children transition smoothly from dragging and dropping code blocks to writing and executing scripts.
"My son has never been more excited about learning! Sophia’s classes are the highlight of his week." - Emma L.
"Sophia helped my daughter blossom. She went from shy to sharing her Roblox creations with the class confidently!" - Michael R.
"Four stars don't cover how wonderful Sophia’s classes are. She has a gift for making coding relatable and fun for kids." - Anita G.
Unwaveringly positive reviews, averaging 4.6 stars, only reinforce the success of Sophia’s dynamic teaching style. Parents rave, students beam, and Fairmont, WV, is all the better for having a tech educator like Sophia Johnson.
4.6
Hourly rate
$20
Location
Fairmont, WV
Experience
4 years