Dexter - Computer programming tutor - San Francisco

1^st lesson free

Dexter

5 (6 reviews)

Price $88
Answer 20h
Students
Number of students Dexter has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
15
Number of students Dexter has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (6 reviews)

$88/h

1^st lesson free

Computer Programming
Python
Programming languages
C
Video Game Development

Whether creating Roblox Games, getting through AP Computer Science, or an intro Undergrad CS class -- I can help! I specialize in teaching students new to programming.

Computer Programming
Python
Programming languages
C
Video Game Development

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- online

About Dexter

I'm a passionate and experienced tutor who has been teaching for over 10 years. I have a degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Brown University, and I have worked in the computer industry for over 28 years, including at Google, YouTube, Adobe, and several Silicon Valley startups. I am patient and encouraging, and I always strive to help my students succeed. I am also a great listener, and I am always willing to answer questions and provide support. In addition to teaching Roblox, I teach: Scratch, Python, JavaScript, Java, C/C++, and Arduino programming. I worked in the Peace Corps as a volunteer high school computer teacher. In this role, I taught students how to program and also helped them develop their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. I am confident that my experience in the Peace Corps has made me a better tutor.

About the lesson

Does your kid love Roblox and want to learn how to program?
Or do they need some help grasping Computer Science concepts at the High School or College level?

I can teach them!

I specialize in helping students new to programming but I am happy to have intermediate or advanced students too. I have a proven track record of success in helping students of all ages and abilities learn these skills. I am confident that I can help your child achieve success in programming.

The programming skills your kid will learn in one language are transferable to other programming languages they might want to learn.

Every student learns differently and I tailor my teaching style to each student's individual needs. I look forward to hearing from you!

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5 (6 reviews)

Cihan
- 5
Perfect! Dexter has been teaching my son Ege for well over a year, and during that time he has become much more than just a tutor to us.

What started with Roblox Studio has developed into a much broader learning journey. Dexter has worked with Ege on programming logic, Lua/Roblox scripting, variables, loops, user interfaces, game development and design, as well as problem-solving and independent thinking. They have also explored Arduino and electronic circuits through Tinkercad, and Dexter has incorporated maths and other STEM skills whenever useful.

What I appreciate most is that Dexter does not simply show Ege how to write code. He teaches him how to think through a problem, break it down, experiment and find his own solution. Over time, we have seen a real improvement in Ege’s confidence and logical thinking.

He also encourages Ege to create his own ideas rather than just follow tutorials, thinking about how a game should work, its interface, features and overall design.

After working together for such a long time, Dexter has become almost like a member of our family. Ege genuinely respects him, listens to his advice and values his guidance. For us, Dexter has become one of the important driving forces behind Ege’s interest in technology, learning and personal development.

He is patient, knowledgeable, dependable and genuinely invested in his students. We feel very fortunate to have found him and would recommend him without hesitation to any parent looking for a tutor who can inspire a child to think, create and keep developing.
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Cihan

Perfect! Dexter has been teaching my son Ege for well over a year, and during that time he has become much more than just a tutor to us.

What started with Roblox Studio has developed into a much broader learning journey. Dexter has worked with Ege on programming logic, Lua/Roblox scripting, variables, loops, user interfaces, game development and design, as well as problem-solving and independent thinking. They have also explored Arduino and electronic circuits through Tinkercad, and Dexter has incorporated maths and other STEM skills whenever useful.

What I appreciate most is that Dexter does not simply show Ege how to write code. He teaches him how to think through a problem, break it down, experiment and find his own solution. Over time, we have seen a real improvement in Ege’s confidence and logical thinking.

He also encourages Ege to create his own ideas rather than just follow tutorials, thinking about how a game should work, its interface, features and overall design.

After working together for such a long time, Dexter has become almost like a member of our family. Ege genuinely respects him, listens to his advice and values his guidance. For us, Dexter has become one of the important driving forces behind Ege’s interest in technology, learning and personal development.

He is patient, knowledgeable, dependable and genuinely invested in his students. We feel very fortunate to have found him and would recommend him without hesitation to any parent looking for a tutor who can inspire a child to think, create and keep developing.

Dexter's response
Cihan is great to work with! He is very concerned with the education of his child and always provides context to how our sessions relate to his child's school work. His child is very creative and so we explore technology from different perspectives: Math, Logic, and Design. Since I have a son of my own, it is easy to relate to Cihan's child because I have seen some of the same developmental arcs before. I appreciate Cihan's encouragement and feedback that our sessions are positively affecting his son because I am sincerely passionate about helping kids with technology.
- Dexter's response :
  Cihan is great to work with! He is very concerned with the education of his child and always provides context to how our sessions relate to his child's school work. His child is very creative and so we explore technology from different perspectives: Math, Logic, and Design. Since I have a son of my own, it is easy to relate to Cihan's child because I have seen some of the same developmental arcs before. I appreciate Cihan's encouragement and feedback that our sessions are positively affecting his son because I am sincerely passionate about helping kids with technology.
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Daniel
- 5
Perfect! Dexter is delightful.
He has been working with my kids on not only the technical aspects of bringing their technology-focused products to life, but also on helping them understand the project management side of moving the spark of an idea closer to becoming a real thing.
Dexter is highly personable, knowledgeable, and patient. He's also down-to-earth and has a just-right tone for each kid that he's working with.
Highly recommend working with Dexter!
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Daniel

Perfect! Dexter is delightful.
He has been working with my kids on not only the technical aspects of bringing their technology-focused products to life, but also on helping them understand the project management side of moving the spark of an idea closer to becoming a real thing.
Dexter is highly personable, knowledgeable, and patient. He's also down-to-earth and has a just-right tone for each kid that he's working with.
Highly recommend working with Dexter!
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Valentina

Dexter was on the founding team for the Google Developer Academy program, which helps Googlers transition to Software and Developer Relations Engineering roles. In this capacity, Dexter oversaw the creation of our first technical curriculum. The pilot was a success and we are now in our fourth year! We couldn't have done it without Dexter's expertise in pedagogy best practices and his knack for demystifying complex topics. Since the pilot in 2018, Dexter and I have become friends, and I've had the pleasure to see him apply his love for education in many different contexts and with a broad range of learners. Dexter is incredibly patient, a great listener, and can make any student feel supported and encouraged throughout their learning journeys. He is the type of teacher that will instill confidence and curiosity in any student, and excels at making technical concepts approachable and fun. Book your session with him today and you will be so happy you did!
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Valentina
Dexter was on the founding team for the Google Developer Academy program, which helps Googlers transition to Software and Developer Relations Engineering roles. In this capacity, Dexter oversaw the creation of our first technical curriculum. The pilot was a success and we are now in our fourth year! We couldn't have done it without Dexter's expertise in pedagogy best practices and his knack for demystifying complex topics. Since the pilot in 2018, Dexter and I have become friends, and I've had the pleasure to see him apply his love for education in many different contexts and with a broad range of learners. Dexter is incredibly patient, a great listener, and can make any student feel supported and encouraged throughout their learning journeys. He is the type of teacher that will instill confidence and curiosity in any student, and excels at making technical concepts approachable and fun. Book your session with him today and you will be so happy you did!
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Valentina

Dexter was on the founding team for the Google Developer Academy program, which helps Googlers transition to Software and Developer Relations Engineering roles. In this capacity, Dexter oversaw the creation of our first technical curriculum. The pilot was a success and we are now in our fourth year! We couldn't have done it without Dexter's expertise in pedagogy best practices and his knack for demistifying complex topics.
Since the pilot in 2018, Dexter and I have become friends, and I've had the pleasure to see him apply his love for education in many different contexts and with a broad range of learners. Dexter is incredibly patient, a great listener, and can make any student feel supported and encouraged throughout their learning journeys. He is the type of teacher that will instill confidence and curiosity in any student, and excels at making technical concepts approachable and fun. Book your session with him today and you will be so happy you did!
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Valentina
Dexter was on the founding team for the Google Developer Academy program, which helps Googlers transition to Software and Developer Relations Engineering roles. In this capacity, Dexter oversaw the creation of our first technical curriculum. The pilot was a success and we are now in our fourth year! We couldn't have done it without Dexter's expertise in pedagogy best practices and his knack for demistifying complex topics.
Since the pilot in 2018, Dexter and I have become friends, and I've had the pleasure to see him apply his love for education in many different contexts and with a broad range of learners. Dexter is incredibly patient, a great listener, and can make any student feel supported and encouraged throughout their learning journeys. He is the type of teacher that will instill confidence and curiosity in any student, and excels at making technical concepts approachable and fun. Book your session with him today and you will be so happy you did!
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Melissa

10/10!! My 9 year old wanted private 1:1 help with Roblox Studio. I couldn’t find anyone locally to come to our house to help him locally. I did some internet searching and found Dexter! Dexter is exactly the teacher my son was looking for and needed! He has far exceeded my expectations! My son loves working with Dexter and is learning a lot. Happy son, happy mom! Dexter is very patient with my son and answers all his questions. He is able to explain things in a way a 9 year old can understand. Dexter challenges my son to learn more and grow! I feel very lucky to have found Dexter to help my son!
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Melissa
10/10!! My 9 year old wanted private 1:1 help with Roblox Studio. I couldn’t find anyone locally to come to our house to help him locally. I did some internet searching and found Dexter! Dexter is exactly the teacher my son was looking for and needed! He has far exceeded my expectations! My son loves working with Dexter and is learning a lot. Happy son, happy mom! Dexter is very patient with my son and answers all his questions. He is able to explain things in a way a 9 year old can understand. Dexter challenges my son to learn more and grow! I feel very lucky to have found Dexter to help my son!
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Having the pleasure of knowing Dexter for many years, it would not surprise me that he would be instructing others on any number of subjects. His patience and easy nature is what sharing knowledge is about. He possesses the gift of instruction, his ability to explain and make the subject matter clear and understandable from beginning to the end is not commonly found. I hope that others take advantage and experience this for themselves.
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Having the pleasure of knowing Dexter for many years, it would not surprise me that he would be instructing others on any number of subjects. His patience and easy nature is what sharing knowledge is about. He possesses the gift of instruction, his ability to explain and make the subject matter clear and understandable from beginning to the end is not commonly found. I hope that others take advantage and experience this for themselves.
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