Summary
Rachel Stern is a computer science graduate with eight years of hands-on experience tutoring and mentoring students in programming and a focused interest in cybersecurity. She graduated from James Madison University in 2021 and has served as an advanced programming teaching assistant, helping peers solve complex Java and C problems. Her background includes immersive training with Girls Who Code and continued cybersecurity studies at Stevens Institute of Technology, reflecting a blend of practical instruction and targeted security learning. Comfortable across Java, Python, C, and web languages, she combines technical breadth with a collaborative, teaching-driven approach. Based in Ashburn, VA, Rachel pairs a curiosity for agile practices and security with an unexpected interest in art history, suggesting a creative mindset she brings to technical problem solving.
7 years of coding experience
Advanced Studies Diploma, Advanced Studies Diploma at Briar Woods High School
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science, Bachelor's degree, Computer Science at James Madison University
English, American Sign Language