My Services
AP CS Principles
An introductory college-level computing course that introduces students to the breadth of the field of computer science. Students learn to design and evaluate solutions and to apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs(JavaScript or Python route available.)
Scratch Programming
An introductory college-level computing course that introduces students to the breadth of the field of computer science. Students learn to design and evaluate solutions and to apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs(JavaScript or Python route available.)
Python Programming
Python is a popular programming language in many STEM fields. Two learning levels are offered - Beginner (work with strings, lists, loops, dictionaries, and functions) and Intermediate (write and implement algorithms.)
JavaScript Programming
Python is a popular programming language in many STEM fields. Two learning levels are offered - Beginner (work with strings, lists, loops, dictionaries, and functions) and Intermediate (write and implement algorithms.)
Web Development
Learn HTML, CSS and JavaScript to make interactive websites and web applications.
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Classes available in groups or one-to-one. Best for ages 7+. This is also a great course for adults that want an introduction to programming languages.
TinkerCAD
Learn HTML, CSS and JavaScript to make interactive websites and web applications.
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Classes available in groups or one-to-one. Best for ages 7+. This is also a great course for adults that want an introduction to programming languages.
About Me
My name is Miriam Leal and I'm a certified computer science teacher. My certifications include AP CS Principles, Python and AI with AutoAuto, Makey Makey, Scratch and TinkerCAD. I learned Python with Women Who Code and am retiring from CoderDojo Austin as a champion and mentor.
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In my personal life, I am a homeschooling mom, gardener and geek of all things techie. Originally from the Rio Grande Valley, my family and I reside in Austin, TX since 2010.
Recommendations
“Highly recommend Miriam’s coding classes and workshops for kids, teens, adults, or anyone interested in coding. She is a skilled teacher and a compassionate educator.”
“Because of Miriam's guidance and the experiences she introduced him to, my son is now pursuing Computer Science in college in the fall.”
-L. Dreesen
Colorado, USA
- M. Anderson,
Texas, USA
“My kids have been attending classes taught by Miriam for and I couldn't be more thankful for a wonderful teacher she has been. Her classes are fun, engaging, well planned out and my kids always come home having learned a little bit more every day”
- A. Lopez,
Texas, USA
