-Steve Jobs
Curiosity is a value which we can practice everyday. We should not stay away from people who are different from us. Inclusion drives innovation.
The Coder Squad teaches FREE computer programming courses to the special needs children & underprivileged students. By learning to code, students are empowered to be the creators of technology. Modified lesson plans & Blookit quizzes are designed to bring transformations that change lives. The Coder Squad educates special needs children by giving them knowledge of computer science and encouraging them to pursue a STEM major. Tutoring special needs children in coding is a transformative journey that goes beyond teaching programming skills. It's about fostering inclusivity, empowerment, and personalized learning experiences. Through tailored approaches and adaptive techniques, we aim to unlock the potential of every child, providing them with the tools to thrive in a digital world. Our mission is not just to impart coding knowledge but to instill confidence, creativity, and problem-solving abilities, enabling these remarkable individuals to become architects of their own futures. Join us in breaking barriers and building a more inclusive tomorrow, one code at a time.
A senior at Archbishop Mitty High School, Aarav is a dedicated social entrepreneur with a profound commitment to supporting special needs and underprivileged children. In 2019, he founded his non-profit organization, The Coder Squad, and has since tutored over 250 special needs children in subjects such as Scratch, Python, artificial intelligence, pre-algebra, Spanish, and badminton over the past four years. Aarav has mastered various computer programming languages, including Python, Scratch, C, HTML, Java, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL. He has also explored machine learning algorithms such as linear regression, decision trees, and random forests, and is proficient in Python libraries like NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, Matplotlib, and Seaborn.
Aarav is the Vice President of the CS Club at his school and has taken Advanced Placement (AP) courses in Computer Science Principles (CSP) and Computer Science A (CSA). His passion for helping others is evident in his desire to give back to the community by teaching coding to special needs and underprivileged children on an international scale. Aarav has been honored with prestigious awards, including the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) and the St. Francis of Assisi Service Award, recognizing his contributions to social service. He has also been featured in several publications for the positive impact he has made in his community. His early interest in computer programming has shaped his ambition to become a computer science engineer and eventually run his own AI startup. Aarav's dedication to teaching coding to special needs and underprivileged children underscores his commitment to fostering inclusivity and empowerment through education.
Recognizing the limited resources available to educate students with special needs about computer science and acknowledging the disparities within the field, Aarav founded The Coder Squad. Our community has generously provided us with numerous opportunities, and now it is our duty to give back and support children who may have been unable to access technology education due to inclusivity barriers. In 2018, CEO, Aarav, volunteered to teach coding to a young boy with special needs. Witnessing the challenges this child faced in grasping even the basics of programming, it became clear that there were countless other children from similar backgrounds who lacked the opportunity to learn this valuable skill. This realization was the catalyst for Aarav's commitment to teach coding to children facing similar challenges. Thus, the guiding principle behind The Coder Squad's mentorship approach was born.
Empowering special needs and underpreviliged children through coding, The Coder Squad is dedicated to leveraging our resources and community to provide vital support and opportunities. We strive to amplify the voices of families living with autism, advocating for their needs and fostering inclusion through technology education.