Pierce Berke

Pierce Berke

Java and Python Teacher

Hi, I'm Pierce, a prospective Computer Science/Economics major and freshman at Amherst College. I have 2 years of experience as a Junior Teacher and I am a Teacher of the Week recipient at Summertech in Java and Python. I pride myself in creating a welcoming and encouraging teaching environment for all!
Pierce Berke

Sessions

  • Free consultation
    Feel free to set up a meeting to ask any questions you'd like about my teaching style.
    15 min
  • Java/Python Coding Session
    Able to instruct at all levels from beginner to data structures, probabilistic analysis of data structures, AP Computer Science concepts, and more. Eager to teach from beginner to intermediate Python, can assist in creating personalized projects out of your interests.
    60 min

About Me

Nothing makes me happier than seeing the eureka moments on my students' faces after figuring out a puzzling problem. I put extra emphasis on providing just enough information and strategies to enable my students to confidently tackle coding on their own once given the tools to do so. It is so important for students to take ownership and gain confidence in what they are learning through appealing to their interests and tailoring every individual lesson to what works best for them. I am an AP Scholar with Distinction having achieved many 5s on the 15 APs I took in highschool enabling me to similarly provide tutoring assistance on AP Computer Science A, Principles, Chemistry, Physics 1, Calculus AB, Stats, and so much more. I can teach from beginner to sophomore year college CS program level Data structures in Java, and from beginner to intermediate in Python. Also, I am hoping to TA in an intro level course next semester only strengthening my teaching skills. Please feel free to reach out with any questions and I'd love to help you along your CS journey!
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Contacts

  • Email

    pberke27@amherst.edu

  • Phone

    +19147150879

  • Address

    Amherst, Massachusetts

Skills

  • Java

    Experience in Java since age 7 in Coditum. I continue to stay fresh, and I used it every day in my Data Structures class last semester at Amherst.

  • Python

    Learned Python independently at the beginning of my teaching at Summertech to be more versatile as a teacher. I am working to understand more of its libraries and wide-ranging applications through projects in my own unique CS journey.

Experience

  • Junior Teacher

    Summertech

    Directing students into Python and Java mastery and choosing personalized projects for every student targeted to their specific interests to allow them to become confident and independent coders.

    Jun 2022 - Present