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Brian is a software engineer with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science. He has used C++, Java, Python, JavaScript as well as other languages in his professional career, working at the likes of Apple as well as in the electric and cyber security industry.

Brian first started learning computer programming over 20 years ago and developed a passion for tutoring young students at around the same time. Prior to working with Code Galaxy he was a member of a research project funded by the National Science Foundation which was focused on developing curriculum for elementary school computer science students.

Teaching the next generation how to write computer code is one of Brian’s biggest motivators. He is excited to see so many students interested in computer science and looks forward to the developments and benefits they will bring to the world at large.

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Matthew is a Computer Science major with a knack for programming that started with making simple games in C++ and OpenGL in highschool. From there, he expanded his knowledge by studying JavaScript, HTML, CSS, 3D Printing, and Arduino hardware.

Matthew's wide set of STEM skills and experience as an online computer science instructor makes him the perfect tutor to help your kids discover that there is no topic beyond their understanding, and no goal they cannot reach.

When not teaching code or keeping himself up-to-date with the newest and best coding practices, Matthew enjoys playing the saxophone, piano, and flute.

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George is a Communication Engineer and Computer Scientist with 15 years of experience under his belt. He is currently a university instructor and has been teaching computer science courses, namely programming for a decade. George joined Code Galaxy to provide the younger generation the same level of excitement for coding that his role models did for himself.

Besides teaching, George is a choir conductor. He is always busy making music and holding concerts with his 85-member choir. He is a writer, composer, singer, and was once an actor and TV presenter - but there are only so many hours in a day!

Georges sincerely hopes that your child has a fantastic journey at Code Galaxy, and he will always be happy to help.

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Isabela is Code Galaxy’s Junior Instructor, and has completed three years of computer science schooling primarily focusing on Python. She has been teaching kids of all ages the fundamentals of coding ever since becoming an instructor with Code Galaxy back in our brick-and-mortar days.

Outside of the world of coding, Isabella is a dedicated volunteer who assists in multiple programs that focus on supporting kids who have volunteering goals over at GenerationSERVE.

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Salma is a diligent Software Engineer experienced in developing desktop and web-based applications. She has a deep knowledge in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Python, Java, C++, and C# development environments. Salma began her software engineering career through an internship at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Salma applied her wide range of coding skills to receive multiple certifications from the Information Technology Institute. Since then she has grown into her role as coding instructor, finding purpose in teaching programming and web development to kids and young adults.

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Vishal is a heavily experienced tutor for kids in elementary school all the way to college students. He graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a Computer Science degree.

Vishal is skilled in Python, C++, C, Java and Sql programming languages, as well as data analysis and of course certifications in tutoring students.

In his free time, Vishal enjoys developing and playing video games. He is also a huge movie buff, and always has the scoop on what you should watch next!

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Hasan is a Computer and Communication Engineering Senior Student at the American University of Beirut, majoring in Software Engineering with a minor in Business Administration. He is the national director of Business Development and Talent Management at AIESEC in Lebanon, a chapter of the world's largest youth organization.

Hasan has been a coding instructor in several national, international and US-based companies such as Coding Young, Kiddy School and Geek Express for many years - he’s added to the list with Code Galaxy!

Besides coding, Hasan is a debate and public speaking instructor that's been to several international competitions, receiving several awards with the teams he trained in different countries around the world. To add to his many accomplishments, he’s also worked with many regional and international companies, startups and NGOs in different positions throughout the years.

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Fatima is a Computer Science graduate from the American University of Beirut with a diploma in teaching at elementary level. Throughout her bachelor degree, she worked on designing mobile applications, developing websites and creating database systems, among other projects.

Fatima finds great joy in teaching children, which is why she decided to pursue a teaching diploma on top of her Computer Science degree.

Before joining Code Galaxy, she interned as a front-end web developer and worked with Geek Express as both a coding instructor and private tutor, teaching programming languages like python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Scratch to kids and young adults.

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Gerson is a Marine Corps Veteran who, after serving, found enjoyment in working with and teaching Scratch, Python, Roblox, and Web Development to the younger generation. His motivation for mentoring and teaching started in the military, through the awesome feeling of helping others and watching them grow.

Gerson began learning to code in 2017 by attending community college and studying the fundamentals of C++ and Java. He followed this by attending a coding bootcamp that specialized in Full Stack Web Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Ruby, and Ruby on Rails). Gerson completed his studies at University with a degree in Wireless Communication.

Prior to working with Code Galaxy, Gerson held roles as an instructor and TA for a coding bootcamp where he taught IoT and Data Science. These days he's focused on K-12 instruction in the wildly popular space of Game Development!

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Leilani is a STEAM educator with a background in music and the arts. She received a bachelor’s degree in music and French at Hollins University and an M.A. in musicology from the University of California Riverside.

Leilani’s passion for STEAM education was ignited while serving as a fellow for the UCR GLUCK Fellowship of the Arts for which she developed two artist-in-residency programs and an online music course featuring original animation and music games using block coding.

After graduating from UCR, Leilani began working for science museums and online coding platforms, gradually returning to the STEM subjects that she loved as a child. She now works as a certified music teacher and online code instructor.