Programming for Kids with Python, C# or C++ (in English)

From 35.98 $ /h

Programming for Kids is a course targeted for kids aged 8-16 who want to explore the world of computer programming and learn in a fun, visual way. Suitable for both complete beginners and kids who have some prior knowledge from school.
The course can be taught with either Python, C#, or C++, depending on the kid's needs. The topics, projects and homework will be similar regardless of the programming language chosen, and they will be tailored to the kid's age and level. To keep the process engaging for the kid, there will be fun, visual projects like creating a simple game, and all fundamental concepts will be taught in that context. The general structure of the course is as follows:

--- Part 1: Programming Fundamentals

1. What is programming?
2. Variables
3. if, else
4. Arrays
5. /// Exercise / Project
6. Loops: for, while
7. Strings
8. Functions
9. /// Exercise / Project

--- Part 2: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

1. Class, Object
2. /// Exercise / Project
3. Methods, Members, public/private, Constructor/Destructor
4. /// Exercise / Project
5. Inheritance
6. Abstract class, Interface, Polymorphism
7. /// Exercise / Project

Extra information

Recommended to bring own laptop, but not mandatory

Location

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At student's location :

Around Madrid, Spain

Online from Spain

About Me

Hi, I am Boris! A friendly programmer who loves to teach.
- I've worked as a programmer for 4 years and studied Computer Science in university.
- Very patient and understanding
- Good at explaining complex concepts in an easy and accessible way
- I love making video games and I believe this is the best way to teach programming, especially to kids.

Education

Bachelor in Computer Science from Sofia University, Bulgaria

I have a solid understanding of all programming concepts, learned in university, school, at work and on my own

Experience / Qualifications

- Private lessons to kids learning Python
- Worked for 3 years for a company called Chaos - programming in C++ and Python, developing VRay - a 3D rendering software used in many movies for special effects and animation.
- Worked for 6 months for VMware - programming in C++
- Worked for 8 months for a cybersecurity company - programming in Go

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English