-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.
Aarav Sharma, a rising Senior at Archbishop Mitty high school is a social entrepreneur and has a deep bond with special needs & underprivileged children. Aarav founded his non-profit organization, The Coder Squad in 2019 and has tutored over 200 special needs children in subjects like Scratch, Python, Artificial Intelligence, Pre Algebra, Spanish, and Badminton over four years. He has learnt many computer programming languages like Python, Scratch, C, HTML, Java, CSS, JavaScript, SQL and explored Machine Learning algorithms like Linear Regression, Decision Tree, Random Forest and learned Python libraries such as Numpy, Pandas, SciKit Learn, and Matplotlib, Seaborn. Aarav is a CS Club Officer in his school and has taken AP Computer Science Principles. Aarav loves to help others and wants to give back to the community by teaching coding to Special needs children and underprivileged kids Internationally. Aarav has received prestigious awards like Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) and The St. Francis of Assisi Service Award for his social services. He has been recognized in several publications for the positive impact he has made in the community. His interest and passion for computer programming emerged at a young age and he wants to become a Computer Science Engineer and run his AI Startup in future. Aarav's dedication to teaching coding to special needs and underprivileged children exemplifies 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.