Creative technologist and educator. Over 15 years of professional experience. Split between K-12 STEM education, game development, live music and visual performance, web development and fabrication

I served as the Center Director at Code Ninjas, where Ryan was my Assistant Director and Technical Lead. Over our time working together, he co-managed our daily center operations, provided deep technical instruction to students aged 5–18, and spearheaded our internal curriculum development.

Ryan has an exceptional ability to bridge high-level technical concepts like game design, full-stack development, and robotics with engaging, project-based learning. Rather than relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all instruction, he builds tailored, gamified learning paths that break complex logic into clear, bite-sized achievements. For parents looking for a tutor who can keep their child genuinely engaged, Ryan approaches every student with endless patience and enthusiasm. He ensures students don't just copy code, but deeply master the creative problem-solving skills needed to build their own independent projects.

At Code Ninjas, Ryan took on the challenge of designing and building a comprehensive 10-week summer camp curriculum. Watching him bring that project to life was incredible: he combined his deep technical expertise with creative storytelling to build an immersive STEM experience. The impact was immediate; parents were thrilled with their kids' sudden boost in confidence and technical ability, and student enrollment skyrocketed as a direct result of his ability to make complex technical topics hands-on, accessible, and wildly fun.

Whether your student is looking to jumpstart a passion for coding or wants to turn their creative ideas into real, functional games and applications, Ryan is a brilliant mentor who will empower them to succeed from day one.