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  • Price: Starting at $68/lesson
  • Age: Ages 7-19
  • Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
  • Format: Online Private Lessons | 1-on-1, Online
  • Duration: 0 lessons, 1 hour per lesson

About Private Lessons Packs

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Lesson Format 

Each 60-minute lesson takes place over Zoom, and is led by an experienced, USA-based instructor. Once scheduled, you can share notes about your child and any specific learning goals they might have. When it’s time for their lesson, your child will connect with their instructor, who will come prepared with curriculum tailored to your child's interests and skill level. When the lesson is complete, you will receive a post-session progress report via email so you can track your child's success! 
 

Lesson Topics

The more you buy, the more you save—and the faster your child advances. Lesson topics can be easily changed any time you wish, and can be rescheduled up to 24 hours ahead of the existing lesson date and time. Every package gives you access to more than 50 popular STEM topics including:

Coding is the process of building computer programs that perform specific tasks. From apps and video games to vital medical technology, our world runs on code! Topics include Scratch, Python, Roblox and Lua, Minecraft Modding with Java, Cybersecurity, Hacking with JavaScript, and more. 

Game development encompasses designing, coding, and testing video or mobile games. The process involves creating visual content and writing the code necessary to bring its features to life. Topics include Minecraft Game Design, Unity with C#, Intro to Game Design (2D) Intro to 3D Game Design, Unreal Engine 4, and more. 

Turn your child's eye for style into specialized skills that are sure to impress colleges, design studios, and companies like Disney and Pixar! Topics include Photoshop, Graphic Design with Adobe Illustrator, Drawing Fundamentals, Animation with Adobe Animate, Adobe Premiere and After Effects, 3D Modeling, 3D Printing, and more. 

Taking learning beyond the classroom gives students the opportunity to focus on specific subject matter, which is one of the main benefits of one-on-one tutoring. But there's more! For many kids, a different learning environment and experience helps concepts "stick" better. Topics include Math Homework Help, Elementary Math, Mental Math Skills, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, SAT® Prep, and more. 
 

Our Online Private Lessons are the building blocks of dream careers at companies like Google, EA, and Disney! It’s easy to add additional lessons or change topics at any time.

Other topics include Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Data Science with Trading Cards, HTML for Web Design, Video for YouTube, TikTok Shorts, Digital Music and Beats, Podcasting & Sound Design with Ableton, and more!

Elite Staff & Experienced Instructors

We pride ourselves on our exceptional team of elite instructors who are the mentors of today and leaders of tomorrow. They serve as the light to ignite curiosity, nurture talents, and inspire futures. The unique, 1-on-1 environment of private lessons offers the space for your child to bond with a positive, relatable, meaningful mentor who provides a real-life example of what the future could look like and nurtures passions into real-world skills.

  • 100% USA-based, adult instructors

  • Recruited from top universities like Stanford, Caltech, and NYU

  • Rigorous background and reference checks

  • Robust training programs and certification

  • Adherence to American Camp Association accredited guidelines

Instructor Highlights

Chris M.

Software Engineer at Google

“My time as an iD instructor was really formative. I stayed with STEM in college as a Computer Science and Electrical Engineering major, and now I’m working at Google in Chicago. If you find yourself thinking about STEM-related things outside of school, follow that passion. Major in it. Keep pursuing it.”

Instructor Highlights

Chris M.

Software Engineer at Google

“My time as an iD instructor was really formative. I stayed with STEM in college as a Computer Science and Electrical Engineering major, and now I’m working at Google in Chicago. If you find yourself thinking about STEM-related things outside of school, follow that passion. Major in it. Keep pursuing it.”

Instructor Highlights

Aspen C.

Associate Designer at Bethesda Softworks

“The spirit of innovation and creativity I felt around my students while teaching Unity led me toward my career as a professional game designer. My time at iD Tech taught me that no dream is too big, and that brilliant ideas can come from anywhere.”

Instructor Highlights

Aspen C.

Associate Designer at Bethesda Softworks

“The spirit of innovation and creativity I felt around my students while teaching Unity led me toward my career as a professional game designer. My time at iD Tech taught me that no dream is too big, and that brilliant ideas can come from anywhere.”

Instructor Highlights

Brian M.

Software Engineer at Disney

“The opportunity to create an environment of collaboration, inclusion, and creativity was a truly special experience. The skills I honed while teaching at iD Tech led me to my software engineering roles at ESPN and the Walt Disney Company.”

Instructor Highlights

Brian M.

Software Engineer at Disney

“The opportunity to create an environment of collaboration, inclusion, and creativity was a truly special experience. The skills I honed while teaching at iD Tech led me to my software engineering roles at ESPN and the Walt Disney Company.”

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FAQ

Employment opportunities for software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers is projected to grow 22 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than growth in other industries. Coding for kids is as vital as reading, writing, and math! Taking programming courses now can help your child build confidence and graduate high school prepared for a world that demands tech literacy. 

The learning benefits of Minecraft are as endless as the world itself. From game design, to coding, to activating kids’ creativity and critical thinking skills, Minecraft offers a wealth of learning opportunities beyond hours of entertainment.

And with Roblox, in a community of 1.9 million game developers, the platform offers a wealth of inspiration to get kids thinking and creating. From activating game design skills to inspiring kids to code, learning with Roblox is as fun as it is educational and motivating.

Our Online Private Lessons offer live, 1-on-1 learning with an experienced, USA-based instructor and curriculum tailored to your child's interests and skill level! When you select this topic and purchase a lesson package, you can choose your instructor and schedule a 60-minute lesson for the date and time that works best for you.  

Once scheduled, you can share notes about your child and any specific learning goals they might have. When it's time for their lesson, your child will connect with their instructor via Zoom. You will receive a post-session progress report via email so you can track your child's success! 

Yes, lessons are designed for beginner to advanced students. The 1-on-1 format ensures that students receive personalized attention and have the freedom to learn at their own pace, and according to their own interests and goals. 

To run this online lesson with iD Tech, students will need a Mac or Windows computer (no Chromebooks, unless otherwise specified), a webcam, and a stable internet connection with access to Zoom video conferencing. Additional info on lesson-specific installation requirements will be communicated after registration.

This topic is taught by live iD Tech instructors who are subject matter experts recruited from top universities like Stanford, Caltech, NYU, and Carnegie Mellon. Instructors are trained to engage, connect, and bring out the best in your child. 

We get it—things happen! As a result, we will gladly reschedule any lesson with no penalty when given more than 24-hour notice.

With other online options including virtual camps and teen academies, there is a group learning experience that fits your child’s interest, skill level, goals, and importantly, schedule. Inspiring instructors, customized curriculum, and topics your child can’t get enough of—sound familiar? Everything there is to love about our private lessons is available in group format. Learn more. 

Our Program Specialists are here to provide you with the best experience. Looking for a personalized course recommendation? Need help signing up? We’ve got you covered. Call us at 1-888-709-8324 or email hello@idtech.com. 

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