Joseph - Computer programming tutor - Upland
1st lesson free
Joseph - Computer programming tutor - Upland

Joseph

  • Rate $40
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Joseph - Computer programming tutor - Upland

$40/h

1st lesson free

Contact

1st lesson free

1st lesson free

  • Computer programming

Unlock Your Coding Potential Today. Expert Computer Programming Tutoring for Beginners to Advanced Learners. Master Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, and more with personalized one-on-one sessions.

  • Computer programming

Lesson location

    • online
    • at your home or a public place : will travel up to 20 mi. from Upland

About Joseph

Stanford University Computer Science PhD Candidate (expected 2027) and former Google Software Engineer, offers expert programming tutoring backed by 7+ years of experience mentoring 300+ students to placements at FAANG and leading startups. MIT B.S. Secure, structured, project-based instruction. Schedule your complimentary diagnostic session.

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About the lesson

  • All Levels
  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

I follow a hands-on, project-driven, and concept-first methodology that blends explanation → live coding → immediate practice → reflection. Concept-First (5–10 min) – I break down theory into bite-sized analogies and visual diagrams (flowcharts, memory maps, call stacks).
Live Coding Demo (10 min) – I code the solution in real time on a shared screen (VS Code Live Share / Replit / CodeSandbox) while narrating every decision.
Guided Practice (15–20 min) – You code a similar problem with escalating hints; I never give the full answer until you’re truly stuck.
Deliberate Debugging – I intentionally insert bugs and teach systematic debugging (print statements → debugger → unit tests).
Mini-Project & Reflection (10 min) – End every session with a 50–100 line deliverable you can add to your portfolio, plus a 2-minute “what I learned” recap.

Techniques I use: Socratic questioning to surface misconceptions
Rubber-duck debugging with you explaining code aloud
Spaced repetition flashcards (Anki) for syntax & algorithm patterns
Pair-programming rotation (you drive, I navigate—and vice versa)
Gamified challenges on LeetCode, HackerRank, or Codewars with instant feedback

60-Minute Lesson PlanTime
0–5 min
Quick review of last session + goal setting
Shared Google Doc
5–15 min
New concept (e.g., recursion, OOP inheritance) with visuals
Miro / Excalidraw
15–30 min
Live demo + step-by-step coding
VS Code Live Share
30–45 min
You code 2–3 graded exercises (easy → medium)
Replit / local IDE
45–55 min
Mini-project (e.g., CLI todo app, API wrapper)
GitHub repo (pre-made template)
55–60 min
Recap, homework (1 LeetCode + reading), Q&A

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Rates

Rate

  • $40

Pack rates

  • 5h: $200
  • 10h: $400

online

  • $40/h

free lessons

This first lesson offered with Joseph will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

  • 1hr

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