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Full-time Coder, Part-time Tutor
Jay K.

5.0 (87 ratings)

238 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $80
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Jay K.'s Photo

Full-time Coder, Part-time Tutor
Full-time Coder, Part-time Tutor
Jay K.

5.0 (87 ratings)

238 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (87 ratings)

238 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Jay

Bio

Why code with me?
-- 20+ years of professional software engineering experience
-- I break down complex concepts and problems into smaller, easier to understand chunks
-- I make it a point to ensure that my students understand the concepts
-- I tailor the learning process to a student's individual learning style.

After getting my BS and Masters degrees from Carnegie Mellon, I was hired as a software engineer to build web applications, and I'm still employed as a software developer...

Why code with me?
-- 20+ years of professional software engineering experience
-- I break down complex concepts and problems into smaller, easier to understand chunks
-- I make it a point to ensure that my students understand the concepts
-- I tailor the learning process to a student's individual learning style.

After getting my BS and Masters degrees from Carnegie Mellon, I was hired as a software engineer to build web applications, and I'm still employed as a software developer today. Throughout my professional career I've trained and taught youth how to code. From teaching elementary kids how to program in Scratch, to coaching a middle school robotics team, to tutoring college computer science majors...I have helped learners of various ages and various skill sets.

I am truly passionate about the field of software development. I code for work and for fun. But what I enjoy more than coding is sharing my craft with others, and helping them become great coders.

My areas of knowledge include:
-- AP Computer Science Principles
-- AP Computer Science A
-- Java (IntelliJ, Eclipse, NetBeans, BlueJ)
-- Python (PyCharm, Idle, Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
-- Apache Tomcat (Servlets, JSP, Spring Boot)
-- XAMPP
-- Web Development (HTML, CSS, Javascript)
-- Full-Stack Development
-- SQL (MySQL, PostGreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Access)
-- ERD (Entity Relationship Diagrams)
-- Git (Bash (command line), GitHub Desktop)

In addition to the above, I've also worked as a member of IT Help Desk staff if you need assistance with general computer topics.

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Education

Carnegie Mellon University
Information Systems
Carnegie Mellon University
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $80
  • Rate details: Lessons that are canceled, skipped or rescheduled by the student without 24 hours notice may be subject to a $30 No show/last minute cancellation fee.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 12/18/2019

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Computer

Computer Programming,

Computer Programming

As a full-time software engineer, I've been writing computer programs professionally for 20 years. In my spare time I help programming and programming concepts to students of all ages. I often assist high school students with AP Computer Science. I've programmed in various languages, using various technology, including Java, PHP, SQL, Python, Git, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.
Computer Science,

Computer Science

I have 20+ years as a full-stack web applications software developer. 10+ years volunteering with youth as a teacher/mentor/coach. I often assist high school students with AP Computer Science. I have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University and a Masters Degree in Computer Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University.
HTML,

HTML

Experienced web developer with expertise in HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Java,

Java

As a full-time software engineer, I've been writing Java programs for over 20 years. In my spare time I teach programming and programming concepts to students of all ages. As a full-stack (front-end and back-end) developer, I regularly use Java, PHP, MySQL, Git, HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
Linux,

Linux

I've been building dynamic web sites on Linux for 20 years. At my work I use the Linux command line for Git, running bash shell scripts, querying MySQL databases, and running web servers. My favorite Linux distributions flavor is Ubuntu.
PHP,

PHP

I've been building dynamic web sites in PHP for 20 years. I'm well-versed in writing PHP scripts for rendering HTML, querying MySQL databases, and interacting with REST API's. I've used various PHP frameworks,and have deployed web applications on XAMPP, Windows, and Linux.
Python,

Python

I develop Python applications using PyCharm, VS Code, Idle, Flask, Beautiful Soup, and other Python-related software. I also use Python with Git, SQL, and Bash. I've been building dynamic web sites for 20 years. I'm well-versed in writing Python code for rendering HTML, querying MySQL databases, and interacting with REST API's. I've used various Python modules,and have deployed web applications on XAMPP, Windows, and Linux.
SQL,

SQL

I've been writing SQL queries to power web applications for 20 years. I design databases with ERD's (Entity Relationship Diagrams). I've written SQL for relational databases such as MySQL, MariaDB, PostGreSQL, SQL Server, Access, and Oracle. I've set up databases on Windows, Linux, and XAMPP.
Web Design,

Web Design

I have 20+ years as a full-stack web applications developer and designer. 10+ years volunteering with youth as a teacher/mentor/coach. I have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University and a Masters Degree in Computer Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University.
JavaScript

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HTML,

HTML

Experienced web developer with expertise in HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Java,

Java

As a full-time software engineer, I've been writing Java programs for over 20 years. In my spare time I teach programming and programming concepts to students of all ages. As a full-stack (front-end and back-end) developer, I regularly use Java, PHP, MySQL, Git, HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
SQL,

SQL

I've been writing SQL queries to power web applications for 20 years. I design databases with ERD's (Entity Relationship Diagrams). I've written SQL for relational databases such as MySQL, MariaDB, PostGreSQL, SQL Server, Access, and Oracle. I've set up databases on Windows, Linux, and XAMPP.
Web Design

Web Design

I have 20+ years as a full-stack web applications developer and designer. 10+ years volunteering with youth as a teacher/mentor/coach. I have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University and a Masters Degree in Computer Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University.

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Ratings and Reviews

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Reviews

Very patient and knowledgeable

I had a project I needed help with and I really had no idea what I was doing. He was very patient with me. By the time we were done, it seemed so simple. He explained everything to me very well, better then my instructors have. I will definitely be using him again in the future.

Caitlyn, 1 lesson with Jay

Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor

Jay is an excellent tutor for PHP concepts. His in-depth knowledge, coupled with his talent for delivering clear and practical explanations, sets him apart. Jay’s patience and supportive approach created a conducive learning environment. In addition to his proficiency in PHP, Jay also shared valuable insights on Visual Studio code shortcuts, enhancing my overall learning experience. I would hire him as a tutor again.

Gabriel, 15 lessons with Jay

Knowledgeable tutor

Jay helped me with Git, Git Destop and GitHub. He was very clear and easy to understand instructions for push and pull to a remote repository for a class. He helped me to understand the basics of Git Hub and Git

Christina, 1 lesson with Jay

File Transfer protocol

He was very knowledgeable and knew what he was doing.He was patient and willing to listen to his students.I highly recommend him if you Information Technology course.

Maisoun, 1 lesson with Jay

Patient and Clear

Jay was slow and patient in his teaching of a true beginner like me. Everything was clarified when I didn't understand. I had 5 one hour lessons with him. Completely satisfied.

Max, 5 lessons with Jay

Great Patient Tutor

Working with Jay was a pleasure. He was super knowledgeable and patient, and walked me through everything I needed in a thorough way that made sure I understood the logic behind what we were doing

Guy, 1 lesson with Jay

Fast-response, great attention to detail

Jay was able to very quickly comprehend my project upon our first meetings and identify inconsistencies between my database and the ERD I was creating to show the relationships between the database's tables. If you're looking for someone to help you create an ERD, Jay would be very helpful! :)

Kathrina, 1 lesson with Jay

Excellent instructor!

Jay was incredibly helpful and kind. He explained concepts that made my assignment make more sense. Jay is very knowledgeable, and I would highly recommend him.

Amy, 1 lesson with Jay

great session!

Session went well. This tutor was extremely knowledgeable! Will definitely meet again when needed. Helped with gitlab project, and did a walkthrough of commands that I were unaware of.

Antoniesha, 3 lessons with Jay

Very kind and encouraging.

We reviewed a project that I was totally lost and freaking out about, and he was calm and nice throughout the whole process. Very patient and easy to work with. Obviously very knowledgeable about the content too.

Anonymous, 1 lesson with Jay
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