James Thornock

James Thornock is an alumnus of the University of Houston. He has taught for much of his life including as a 7th-grade Texas history teacher, in Sunday School at all ages, and as a missionary in Russia. He is the father of 2 energetic, and intelligent kids. He's been leading Coder Kids for Years. He enjoys making and playing video games, 3D printing, 3D modeling, painting, singing, editing videos, playing board games with the family, and a rare steak. More than anything he loves to see lightbulb moments with every student.

Roblox Game Design in Lua

Scratch Game Design & Animation

Coding Foundations (1st & 2nd Grade) & Typing

Prompt Engineering(Create with AI)

James

Choosing the Best Subject for Your Child

Unsure which subject to prioritize for your child's education? Our free private lesson consultation offers expert guidance to help you make an informed decision. Meet with a qualified instructor who will evaluate your child's strengths and interests to help you select the ideal subject for their success. Book your free consultation today!


Projects

Here's a sampling of coding projects from our instructor James Thornock!

Robot Holding Flowers
Robot Holding Flowers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you do private lessons?

We primarily offer private tutoring lessons online according to your schedule. Additionally, we offer in-person lessons in the Houston area at your home.

After we set lessons up with your tutor, we’ll send our first invoice before the start of the lesson. When you sign up to pay, our system will automatically save your payment information and automatically bill all future lessons logged by your tutor.

Our Lead Coding Instructors teach private lessons. All of our instructors are background checked, and the majority are computer science students in University or have a breadth of knowledge from their own learning of the language independent of an institution.

We recommend weekly lessons for most students. However, you may set up lessons as frequently or infrequently as you desire.

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