Computer science tutoring from a real CS teacher
AP CS A, AP CS Principles, Python, and Java — taught 1-on-1 by a CS master's grad and former university instructor. $80/hr online, no contracts.
WHAT WE OFFER
From first program to AP exam
Whether your student is taking a CS class and needs support, or wants to learn to code and doesn't know where to start — sessions meet them exactly where they are.
AP CS A & CS Principles
Full support for both AP courses — course concepts, projects, and exam prep, aligned with what's happening in class.
Python & Java
The two most common school languages, taught properly: not just syntax, but how to think through a problem before writing a line of code.
Project-Based Learning
Students often choose their own projects — games, tools, simulations. Building something they care about keeps them engaged and learning.
Real Software Habits
Readable code, descriptive names, clean structure, and debugging skills — the craft that separates "it runs" from "it's good."
HOW IT WORKS
Three steps to confident coding
Book a Free Consultation
Tell me about your student — their class, their experience level, what they want to build. We'll figure out the right starting point.
Build a Plan Around Them
Coursework support, exam prep, personal projects, or all three — the plan fits the student, not a fixed curriculum.
Track Progress Every Session
Parents receive a written report after every lesson: what we covered, what clicked, and what's next.
WHY ZKTUTORS
Taught by someone who's taught CS for real
Plenty of tutors can code. Far fewer can teach — explaining why the code works, spotting where understanding breaks down, and keeping a teenager engaged for a full session.
Most CS tutoring options
- ✗ Coders without teaching experience
- ✗ Generic curricula that ignore the school course
- ✗ No session-by-session reports to parents
- ✗ Pricing hidden behind a sales call
ZKtutors
- ✓ BS & MS in computer science from the University of Chicago
- ✓ Three years teaching CS at a top-100 US university
- ✓ Written report to parents after every lesson
- ✓ $80/hr online — published
PRICING
Simple, transparent pricing
No enrollment fees. No required packages to get started. Book a single session or save with a bundle.
Math & Computer Science
$80/hr
Specializing in grades 5–12. If you are outside of that range, contact me.
SAT / ACT Prep
$110/hr
SAT and ACT. Student takes a diagnostic test, re-teach what is needed, then practice methodically to build confidence and fluency.
Each lesson is 55 minutes.
Save 5–15% with session packages. Unused sessions refundable before expiration.
YOUR TUTOR
Meet your tutor
Zoa
Founder & Lead Tutor
Bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science from the University of Chicago, three years as an instructional professor, and almost a decade of tutoring students from middle school through college.
Read my teaching philosophy →FAQ
Common questions
What courses and languages do you teach? ▼
AP Computer Science A (Java), AP CS Principles, Python, and Java — from a student's very first program through AP exam prep. If your student's school course uses something else, ask; the fundamentals transfer.
My child has never coded — is that okay? ▼
Absolutely. Complete beginners are some of my favorite students. We start with the fundamentals and build toward projects the student actually cares about — games, tools, whatever keeps them excited to come back.
How much does computer science tutoring cost? ▼
Computer science tutoring is $80/hr online. No subscriptions, no required packages, no hidden fees.
What's the difference between AP CS A and AP CS Principles? ▼
AP CS A is a programming course in Java — it's the deeper, more technical of the two. AP CS Principles is a broader survey of computing ideas with lighter programming. Which is right depends on your student's goals; happy to help you decide in a free consultation.
How do online coding sessions work? ▼
Sessions run over Zoom with screen sharing, so I see your student's code as they write it and we debug together in real time. Each lesson is 55 minutes, and parents receive a written summary afterward.
Will this actually help beyond the class grade? ▼
That's the goal. Alongside the coursework I teach the habits of real software work: readable code, descriptive names, breaking problems into pieces. Students leave with skills that outlast the test.
Ready to get started?
Transparent pricing. Expert teaching. A written report after every session.