Lina Shadrach

I am the C#/.NET instructor at Epicodus, an intensive bootcamp for web development. I also teach an Introduction to Programming course and Javascript course. I am enthusiastic about the future of this field and am passionate about making sure that people from underrepresented demographics are a part of it.

I attended class at Epicodus from October 2016 to March 2017. Epicodus utilizes a pair-programming structure. Each day for 8 hours we worked through the previous night's homework with a partner on a variety of basic web development skills. A central objective of the Epicodus curriculum is to teach students a set of highly adaptive technical and soft-skills coupled with an understanding of how to self-educate. I found that by working with a pair I was able to improve my skills at a quicker pace. I enjoyed learning from others, and when my pair was struggling with a topic I understood, it gave me a chance to solidify my knowledge by explaining it to someone else.

When the position opened up for the C#/.NET track Instructor at Epicodus, I jumped at the opportunity. I knew that it would be a great way to continue my learning, and that I enjoyed contributing the positive and inclusive atmosphere that Epicodus cultivates.

Since taking the job, I have worked to learn at an even greater pace. I like to dive deep into topics. However, I believe that the best developers are flexible, so I focus on identifying patterns and themes that can be broadly abstracted and applied to other topics.

Check out the projects I've been working on below!