Shai

Shai, Expert Teacher

MA Computational Arts, Goldsmiths UoL

A problem or error is always a possibility for growth- instead of getting frustrated, try seeing it as a great opportunity to learn something new and keep on acquiring more skills!

Core topics
Scratch & Scratch Jr
JavaScript (with Bitsbox)
JavaScript (with p5.js)
Python
Minecraft Education
MakeCode Arcade

Specialist topics
Unity
3D Modelling
Video Editing with Adobe Premiere
C++
Java
Digital Arts

I first started coding in high school when I was 16, taking on computer science classes together with my music program as a classical pianist. We first learned the core of coding with Java, developing algorithmic thinking and writing pseudocode code on paper. Then we wrote the code itself and followed it line by line, which was extremely beneficial to understand how the compiler reads it and detects errors. Right from the beginning I felt speaking the language of code encapsulates my passion for STEM subjects, high attention to details and my curiosity.

I’ve always been drawn to teaching and have been doing it for years in many different platforms teaching various subjects. To me teaching is a possibility of expansion and growth- for both sides. In my classes I tend to feedback a lot and ask questions to make sure there is a deep understanding of the subject, and at the same time allow enough space for experimentation and creativity. Good communication, mutual respect and having fun are key!

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Policies

Rescheduling lessons

If you need to reschedule a lesson for any reason, please give us at least 24 hours notice by either contacting your tutor or a member of our team at hello@blueshiftcoding.com and we will do our best to move the session for you.

If your child is feeling unwell, we might be able to reschedule your lesson up to 2 hours before the lesson is supposed to start for online tuition, and up to 4 hours before the lesson is due to start for in-person tuition.

Missing a lesson

Please be aware that if you miss a lesson for any reason and do not give us at least 24 hours notice we will take this as a no-show and charge you the full rate of this session without an opportunity to reschedule, as we must compensate our tutors for their time.

FAQs

Is my child the right age for tutoring?

We tutor children aged 5-16 years old. Each lesson is specially adapted to your child so that our tutors are able to guide them through their journey from block-based to text-based coding as they mature and progress!
Can I have tuition with more than one child at a time?

Yes. Please be aware that with each child added to a session we increase the price by 0.5. For example, online tutoring with a private tutor teaching our core curriculum would cost £50ph for one child and £75ph for two children. If you would like group tuition please either book a consultation, fill out an enquiry form or contact us directly at hello@blueshiftcoding.com.
How often can I have the sessions?

Our tutoring service is completely bespoke, so whether you would like one session a week or three, we'll match you with a tutor who is able to meet your needs.
What language should my child start with?

This depends on their age and experience, our general guide is: 5 year olds should start with Scratch Jr on an iPad, 6-8 year olds should start with Scratch on a computer, 8-10 year olds should start with JavaScript or Python at a basic level and 10+ should start with JavaScript or Python at a more advanced level. However this will depend on their experience, if you are unsure you can book a consultation or contact us at hello@blueshiftcoding.com, or wait until your child's trial session where their tutor can assess their ability.
I don't want to book a package - can I pay as I go?

Due to administrative work that is required, the smallest package that we can offer is 2 sessions. However, a 10% surcharge might apply due to administrative costs.

If you would like to book a 2 session package with us, please get in touch with us at hello@blueshiftcoding.com or book a consultation.
What if I don’t like the tutor allocated for my trial?

Your tutor is one of the most important aspect of your tutoring experience. Whilst all of our tutors are experienced and passionate, we understand that sometimes you might be looking for something different. If you don’t like your tutor after your trial session, just get in touch with us at hello@blueshiftcoding.com and we will look at matching you with a different tutor that better fits your requirements.