Steven Lawrence
Coding Tutor from Thomas College - Python Lessons for Kids




Private tutor - Steven Lawrence
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
About your coding tutor - Steven
I am an experienced programmer with a passion for problem-solving and software development. With years of coding experience across multiple languages, including Python, I specialize in breaking down complex problems into clear, logical steps. My ability to analyze challenges and develop efficient solutions has helped me create robust applications, automate tasks, and optimize workflows. One of my key strengths is visualizing code execution—understanding how each function interacts within a system before implementation. This skill is especially valuable in Python, where data structures, algorithms, and logic flow play a critical role in building scalable solutions. I teach my students how to think beyond individual lines of code, helping them develop a strategic mindset for efficient programming. My structured six-lesson series is designed to prepare students for professional coding roles. Whether you’re aiming to start a career in tech or refine your programming skills, my approach ensures you gain a deep understanding of problem-solving strategies, debugging techniques, and real-world applications—especially in Python, one of the most versatile and powerful languages in the industry. If you’re looking for a tutor who can simplify programming, strengthen problem-solving abilities, and help you visualize what happens when code is executed, I’d love to work with you!
Hands-on learning
Students gain confidence applying coding skills to real projects.
Paired coding for effective learning
90% of students benefit from collaborative lessons.
Proven success with code projects
85% of students complete personal projects in a few months.
Coding tutor specialities
Upskilling
Project help
Code Optimization
Debugging
Homework help
Code Review
Coding class highlights
Programming is more than just writing code—it’s about designing solutions that are efficient, scalable, and adaptable. While implementation is important, code design is the foundation of a well-structured program. A strong design ensures code remains maintainable and capable of handling real-world challenges. I structure my teaching approach around three key steps: WHAT, WHY, and HOW. WHAT – We define the problem and establish business rules that shape the project. Clear objectives ensure smart design choices. WHY – We analyze the purpose behind each function or system. Understanding why a solution is needed guides decision-making. HOW – With the what and why established, we write clean, optimized code with confidence, prioritizing architecture over rushed implementation. I foster a relaxed, interactive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and developing creative solutions. My lessons are project-based, focusing on topics that genuinely inspire each student—whether it's automation, data analysis, or web applications using Python. By prioritizing code design first, students gain the ability to visualize how their code functions before writing it. This leads to cleaner, more efficient programs that stand the test of time. My goal is to help students master the thought process behind coding, ensuring long-term success in any tech career.
Hands-on coding classes
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Weekend lessons
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Coding concept taught by Steven
Steven and Sangeetha engaged in a collaborative effort to design a database schema. Their discussion centered on crucial aspects such as table relationships, naming conventions, and effective strategies for managing null values within company targets, financials, ownership, and scope emissions data. For their upcoming lesson, Sangeetha will visually map out the database schema, and they've arranged a subsequent meeting to continue refining the design and consider alternative names.
Table Classifications
Primary & Foreign Keys
Null Value Elimination
Database Naming Conventions
Database Design Trade-offs
Steven guided Nancy through several Excel projects, focusing on data validation, scenario analysis with 'What-If Analysis' tools, and macro creation and implementation. They engaged in various exercises to deepen Nancy's understanding of these Excel functionalities. A follow-up lesson is planned for the next week to tackle remaining assignments.
Data Validation
Macros
Solver Add-in
Named Ranges
SUMIF & SUMPRODUCT
Steven tutored Steven Lawrence on advanced Excel functions, including dynamic tables, absolute vs. relative cell references, and custom number formatting. Steven Lawrence will email the spreadsheet from the lesson to Steven for troubleshooting, and they plan to cover pivot tables in their next lesson.
Moving Rows/Columns (Shift+Drag)
Switch Rows/Columns in Charts
Chart Data Structure
Currency vs. Accounting Format
Locking Rows/Columns ($)
Absolute vs. Relative References
Dynamic Formulas in Tables
Steven provided support to Nancy on her Excel projects, delving into areas like worksheet manipulation, data consolidation, number formatting, and advanced functions such as INDEX, XMATCH, and SUMIFS. They achieved 100% on both of the two assignments they tackled. Nancy's next task involves a different project from her school's canvas, scheduled for tomorrow.
Merge & Center
Selecting Multiple Worksheets
Autofill & AutoFit
Absolute vs. Relative References
INDEX & XMATCH Functions
SUMIFS Function
Steven and a learner delved into database design during a recent lesson, concentrating on structuring tables for company targets and environmental framework references. They thoroughly explored data types, constraints, and primary/foreign key relationships to ensure data integrity and facilitate querying. The learner, a student at Springfield University, was then assigned the task of restructuring existing tables to incorporate the 'firm year' table concept and separate company targets into individual tables.
NULL vs. NO
Data Type Restrictions
Entity vs. Attribute
FirmYear Table
Primary Key as Foreign Key
Steven and Sangeetha collaborated on a database schema design, specifically working on the creation of tables for firms, verification statuses, sectors, and peer groups. They meticulously defined primary and foreign keys to establish robust relationships among these tables. To prepare for their upcoming lesson, Sangeetha was assigned the task of applying the discussed database principles to smaller data segments.
Many-to-Many Relationship
Database Efficiency
Primary Key (PK)
Data Types
Vertical Scaling
Foreign Key (FK)
Learner types for coding classes
Coding for Kids
Coding for Beginners
Coding for College students
Coding for School students
Coding for Adults
Steven - Coding tutor also teaches
SQL
Coding for kids
Approach & tools used by coding tutor
Visual Studio Code
Jupyter Notebook
Google Colab

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