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Valerie
- Rate €30
- Response 1h
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- Computer programming
- C
- C++
- Java
- SQL
Project Based Programming Tutor With 10 Years Experience Teaching 470 Students Through Practical Real World Builds
- Computer programming
- C
- C++
- Java
- SQL
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About Valerie
I have spent ten years tutoring programming, working closely with 470 students across a genuinely wide range of ages and starting skill levels throughout that time. My professional background is somewhat unconventional, having spent the earlier part of my career as a self-employed developer building small business applications before moving into structured teaching. That practical, project-driven background heavily influences how I teach today, since I believe most students learn technical subjects best by building something tangible they can genuinely point to. I am naturally an informal and conversational teacher, and my sessions often feel more like a collaborative working session than a traditional formal class. What I find most rewarding is watching a student move from anxiously checking every line of code with me to confidently debugging independently.
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About the lesson
- Primary
- Junior Cycle
- Transition Year
- +11
levels :
Primary
Junior Cycle
Transition Year
Fifth Year
Sixth Year
Adult education
Master's degree
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Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
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Kids
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I organise my teaching around genuinely building rather than simply memorising, meaning nearly every topic connects back to something the student can create, run, and personally test for themselves. I usually start new students with a small guided project, because writing simple working code gives immediate visible feedback that keeps motivation genuinely high during early frustration. I avoid long lecture style explanations in favour of short, focused mini lessons no longer than ten minutes, always followed immediately by guided hands on practice. Students keep a personal error log documenting mistakes and exactly how they fixed them, which I review periodically to spot recurring weaknesses before they grow larger. Sessions end with a short reflection question asking the student to explain, entirely in their own words, the most important idea covered that day.
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Rate
- €30
Pack prices
- 5h: €150
- 10h: €300
online
- €30/h
free lessons
The first free lesson with Valerie will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
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