Emma Ahmad Software Engineer, Coding Tutor at University
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Hello! I’m Emma, a tutor and software engineer with over 14 years of professional experience. I teach Computer Science, programming, and English to students ranging from young children to university level.

My teaching style is calm, patient, and structured. I adapt lessons to each student’s pace and confidence level, helping beginners feel comfortable while guiding older students toward clearer understanding and independent learning.

For programming, I focus on logical thinking and step-by-step problem solving using simple explanations and guided practice. For English, I help students improve communication, reading, writing, and confidence through supportive and practical lessons. During sessions, I provide clear explanations with relatable examples, interactive practice, and guidance for homework, assignments, or exam preparation, while giving constructive feedback that helps students build confidence and progress steadily.

Students and parents appreciate my dependable and encouraging approach. My goal is to make learning understandable, stress-free, and enjoyable while helping students achieve real improvement.

Subjects

English Expert
Computer Science Expert

Experience

Senior Software Engineer (Sep, 2016–Apr, 2023) at Motorola Solutions

Held a software engineering role at Motorola Solutions, working on development and technical troubleshooting tasks.
Programming Instructor / Teaching Assistant (Jan, 2014–Sep, 2015) at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

- Taught Java and C++ programming to first-year undergraduate students.
- Delivered concept explanations using whiteboard-based teaching to strengthen foundational understanding of programming logic and syntax.
- Conducted hands-on laboratory sessions, guiding students through coding exercises and debugging practices.
- Provided office hours for individual academic support, troubleshooting, and conceptual clarification.
- Assessed student performance through assignment and lab grading, offering constructive feedback to support learning progress.

Education

Certified Cloud Practioner (Apr, 2025–now) from Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Master of Science (Jul, 2013–Sep, 2015) from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Professional Python Automation (Apr, 2004–now) from Google Digital Learning
Bachelor of Engineering (Jun, 2003–May, 2007) from Vanderbilt University at Nashville, TN