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Petra Viola
- Price $50
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$50/h
1st lesson free
- Computer Programming
- Python
- Programming languages
- Java
Experienced Senior Developer offers expert Python and Java lessons for Leaving Cert and college students.
- Computer Programming
- Python
- Programming languages
- Java
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About Petra Viola
I am a Senior Software Engineer with a passion for mentoring and breaking down complex technical concepts into clear, manageable steps. Throughout my career in the tech industry, I have designed, built, and maintained robust production systems using Python and Java. Beyond writing code, a significant part of my professional role involves mentoring junior developers, onboarding team members, and conducting code reviews, which has naturally shaped my patient and structured approach to teaching.
I understand firsthand the gap between theoretical computer science and practical, real-world development. My goal as a tutor is to bridge that gap, helping secondary school students excel in their exams while equipping university students and adult learners with the exact problem-solving mindset and clean-coding habits that top-tier tech companies look for. I bring professionalism, deep domain expertise, and genuine enthusiasm for coding to every single session.
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- Primary School
- High School
- Year 10
- +12
levels :
Primary School
High School
Year 10
Year 11-12
Year 12
Adult
Undergraduate
Diploma/Certificate
Postgraduate
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Beginner
Intermediate
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Kids
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
As a Senior Software Engineer with years of industry experience, I bring real-world programming practices directly to my lessons. I teach students of all levels, including secondary school pupils preparing for the Leaving Cert and university students tackling assignments.
My teaching methodology is entirely hands-on and practical—coding is learned by doing, not by reading slides. A typical lesson lasts 60 to 90 minutes and is structured around clear, tangible goals:
First 15 minutes: Reviewing core concepts, debugging previous code, and answering logic questions.
Main session: Live, interactive coding where we build real-world applications or solve curriculum-specific problems together.
Wrap-up: Code review, best-practice optimization, and setting up a light mini-project for independent practice.
Whether we are mastering Python fundamentals, deep-diving into object-oriented programming with Java, or tackling system design, I adapt my pace to match your specific goals. You won't just learn syntax; you will learn how to think, problem-solve, and architect code like a professional engineer.
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Price
- $50
Pack prices
- 5h: $250
- 10h: $500
online
- $50/h
free lessons
The first lesson with Petra Viola will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 1hr
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