iD Tech

Instructor

June - August 2018 • Tempe, AZ

What I liked

That I was able to work with Children. iD tech provided all the resources I needed to be successful.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Instructor

June - August 2018 • Pasadena, CA

What I liked

I got to work with some incredible coworkers and a great boss, and really enjoyed the sense of fun and unique atmosphere of the iD Tech camp.

What I wish was different

It can always be a little frustrating to work with children, and I would have liked to earn more money.

Advice

Make sure you're prepared to function in both a class and camp environment, and that you're prepared to put together your lesson plans (the more in-depth the better)

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iD Tech Camp Instructor

June - August 2018 • Stony Brook, NY

What I liked

Getting to share my knowledge with students who were new to the field was a fun challenge and being able to spark interest in a field that I love felt very fresh and rewarding.

What I wish was different

The supplies we had at our disposal was scarce at times and we often had to make accommodations for the events happening on campus; there could have been more coordination with us from the school.

Advice

Expect to have to learn something new, whether its technical, social, or emotional.

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Lead Instructor

June - August 2018 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

working with others teaching python and machine learning on boarding new team members

What I wish was different

- more pay - more opportunity to mix things up

Advice

- we proactive - you must have a passion of working with kids - must be interested in technology - be flexible

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Instructor

June - August 2018 • Stanford, CA

What I liked

Interacting with young eager minds and connecting with tech students and professionals from the Bay Area.

What I wish was different

Work schedule should be more flexible.

Advice

Freshman computer science students at DePauw should especially take advantage of working there.

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Machine Learning Instructor

June - August 2018 • Cambridge, MA

What I liked

Interaction with students, and running fun activities. Rewarding to see students learn and express their interests.

What I wish was different

Would’ve liked to be provided with a better lesson plan, and more resources in terms of example projects to introduce.

Advice

It’s incredibly rewarding and fun, but be prepared for very little free time.

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Instructor

June - August 2018 • Stanford, CA

What I liked

I loved feeling like I was making a lasting impact on aspiring young coders each and every day.

What I wish was different

Advice

If you do not have a passion for children, this job is not the one for you. The hours are long and hard, but so incredibly worth it if you love working with kids. Also, come prepared with lesson plans for the courses you will be teaching!

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Lead Instructor

June - July 2018 • Berkeley, CA

What I liked

The people I worked with and the kids were amazing. I loved introducing kids to code and helping them to make friends in a fun atmosphere.

What I wish was different

I wish the management had been more organized and more hands-on in terms of finding solutions to common problems .

Advice

Speak up when you're unhappy about something in your work environment.

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Instructor

June - August 2018 • Stanford, CA

What I liked

The best part of my summer job was that I was teaching the High Schoolers the field of study I want to pursue after graduating from college that is artificial intelligence. Also, I really liked the place a lot.

What I wish was different

I worked 65-80 hours a week. I think it was too intensive for a much less pay.

Advice

Be open to the challenges that are thrown and you. You'll be more likely to succeed in what you are doing.

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Instructor

June - August 2018 • Stanford, CA

What I liked

Teaching kids

What I wish was different

The hours and structure of the camp. Too much time and effort for such little pay.

Advice

You probably shouldn't do it if you're looking for a chill summer. Might as well go to a big Tech company and put in the work for decent money.

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Instructor

June - August 2018 • Bethlehem, PA

What I liked

The kids were nice.

What I wish was different

Better pay, more communication with corporate and curriculum creators and maintainers.

Advice

Get a good sleep schedule going.

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Instructor

July - August 2018 • South Orange, NJ

What I liked

I enjoyed teaching what I love doing, programming, to those with little to no experience but with interest. It was awesome to be able to make my own lessons and really cement my knowledge on certain topics, while helping others.

What I wish was different

I wish not so much free time/freedom was allowed in some cases; there were kids who were clearly there not of their own volition.

Advice

Group I children (8-10) are immensely different from group II and III children (10-17). Keep patience and take into account their age.

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Instructor

July - August 2018 • Princeton, NJ

What I liked

I loved meeting similarly-minded coworkers who enriched my experience greatly.

What I wish was different

I would have liked to have more time in one location; I was bounced around quite a bit.

Advice

Make connections with whomever you're working with. The people you meet are the most important aspect of your job.

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Instructor

May - August 2018 • Lisle, IL

What I liked

I loved instructing children and providing them with coding and game development skills. It is a rewarding feeling to know you are having a positive impact on children’s futures.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Instructor

June - August 2018 • West Long Branch, NJ

What I liked

Working with kids and making lots of fun creative applications

What I wish was different

Fewer hours for overnight instructors would be nice.

Advice

Great job for Freshmen!

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Instructor

June - July 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I enjoyed working with the kids at the camp, teaching them how to code in Java and Python. I enjoyed the fact that gaming and coding can go hand and hand and I liked how you can also teach campers how to use Minecraft mods and use coding to create platformers.

What I wish was different

Having a more personable and supportive director who encourages us at our very best.

Advice

Do something that will allow you to feel more comfortable out of your comfort zone. If you are afraid of public speaking, find opportunities that will allow you to overcome these anxieties.

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Instructor

June - August 2018 • Berkeley, CA

What I liked

Getting to teach the children was fun, and working with the other instructors was great.

What I wish was different

It was pretty high-stress at points, but the team I worked with was fantastic and helped make the job fun.

Advice

Make sure you enjoy working with children.

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Instructor

June - August 2018 • Stanford, CA

What I liked

ID Tech is very accommodating to instructors who choose to stay overnight. Your given a room, either a single or a double with another instructor, 3 paid meals, and have wonderful co-workers who help you along the way. We also got to use high end equipment to teach kids programming, video production, and robotics.

What I wish was different

I wished that iD didn't take as many kids as it did. There was an average of around 400 kids every week, and it was exhausting having to look over my class of 8-10 then also keep an eye on other classes when it was group activities, or when another instructor was on break.

Advice

I would recommend to other instructors to pack or wear light clothing. Stanford is a very warm location and a lot of their building don't have air conditioning, which was out of iD Tech's control. Plus, if you factor in the body heat of around 60-80 people in each building, it gets pretty warm.

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