Petra Viola - Computer programming teacher - Longford

1^st lesson free

Petra Viola

Rate $34
Response 1h

$34/h

1^st 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

Lesson location

- online

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.

About the lesson

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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10h: $340

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This first lesson offered with Petra Viola will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

Experienced Senior Developer offers expert Python and Java lessons for Leaving Cert and college students.

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online

free lessons

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