Starting a tech career isn\u2019t easy, especially if you\u2019re learning a completely new programming language. And if you\u2019re learning in a bootcamp setting, you\u2019ll have to move pretty quickly. The right instructor can help you keep up with the rigor and pace of a coding bootcamp and even prevent you from procrastinating. Think of them as pacemakers in a marathon, supporting you as you go through the program and making sure you achieve your goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
TripleTen<\/a> programs last longer than many other bootcamps, so keeping up with the pace is key. That\u2019s why TripleTen\u2019s tutors invest much of their time in their students, making sure their skills remain sharp and they stay on track with their training, which typically lasts between seven and 10 months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you\u2019re in TripleTen\u2019s web development<\/a>, data analytics<\/a>, or data science<\/a> programs, this bootcamp believes that you\u2019ll have a strong learning experience from someone who cares deeply about your future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019ve spoken to tutors at TripleTen so you can hear about their years of experience and philosophy as educators. And to confirm that these tutors really do provide a great experience, we\u2019ve also heard from some of their most successful students to get their takes on the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nTripleTen\u2019s programs start with hours of free support and instruction, so you can try before you buy. <\/p>\nStart your tech career with TripleTen today.<\/a>\n<\/div>\n All TripleTen tutors must have at least three years of professional experience in their field so that they can give their students industry insight to go with their new coding skills. Tutors also use their industry experience to guide all of the duties that they perform for the program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Beyond instruction, their duties include Q&As, AMAs, and live coding sessions for each project, communication in several Slack channels, and even answering direct messages in certain urgent cases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All of TripleTen\u2019s tutors are based in the United States, so there should always be one available in your time zone. If you need help with an urgent question when your instructor isn\u2019t available, you can always lean on TripleTen’s support team<\/a> as well. The support team is there to answer questions around the clock, in addition to their other roles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are several tutors at TripleTen that have been with the company for a while. During their time in the field, they\u2019ve seen several cohorts go from struggling beginners to pros who are ready to pursue the next step in their careers. Let\u2019s see what they have to say about why they continue to love the field after all this time, and how students feel about the tutors that they\u2019ve seen in the program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With a last name like Webb, AJ\u2019s probably heard every web development joke possible. But his dedication to the craft is no laughing matter. He\u2019s been developing for 11 and a half years at this point, ever since he got a Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Media from Utah Valley University with a focus on Web Design and Development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He works full time as the Principal Engineer at Figure Tech and has experience in the past working as a teacher, mentor, and software engineer at several other companies. He was drawn to TripleTen because of the opportunity to continue mentoring without having to give up his current position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI love teaching and was excited to find TripleTen,\u201d AJ said. \u201cIt\u2019s an opportunity for me to teach remotely and still enjoy the mentor\/mentee relationships without needing to be in a physical location. I\u2019ve been with TripleTen for six months now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhen they\u2019re struggling, it\u2019s typically because they\u2019re overwhelmed by the big picture they\u2019re seeing, and they\u2019re having a hard time breaking the task into smaller pieces,\u201d AJ said. \u201cOnce they see the smaller pieces and start chunking through it, they typically get past it and gain a lot of confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n That confidence is what students need to start their journey into a new career. And many students place a high value on the experience that their tutors provide, along with their accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jake McCambley had to pivot careers when the pandemic hit. Like many others, he decided to learn what coding bootcamps had to offer. He had three big concerns when it came to finding the right bootcamp: cost, flexibility, and engaging material. He did a lot of research trying to find the bootcamp that combined all three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He initially applied to another renowned bootcamp, but he found the cost kind of discouraging after a while. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe cost, $23,000, was a pretty big ask, especially without me knowing if this is something that I really wanted to do,\u201d Jake said. \u201cI wasn\u2019t sure initially if this was just something that was just going to be fun in the middle of a pandemic. I didn\u2019t know if I was going to enjoy this 12 months down the road, and if I didn\u2019t, I\u2019d be out of $23,000. That’s a big difference. So I was looking into something that was a little bit less expensive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The structure of the course was very important for his success. Jake was committed to whichever program he was set to join, but he wasn\u2019t sure if a program would be as forgiving as he\u2019d like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOne of the reasons I didn’t want to pay for a more expensive school is that I’m in Jackson, New Hampshire,\u201d Jake said. \u201cIt’s wonderful out here, but it’s pretty remote. My town has one telephone pole and we lose power pretty often when it storms. I didn’t want to be in a five-month bootcamp that if I miss one night of power, I’m out of the course.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n He came upon TripleTen organically, and after comparing costs with other bootcamps and talking to some of his programming friends, he decided to give it a chance. TripleTen bootcamps cost from $8,500 to $11,000, depending on the program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s a newer course, so it\u2019s less expensive. It’s got a great curriculum. It’s remote and you’re still getting tutors. Those are all great things. And I figured why not take this risk for a less expensive course? If I don’t like it, I can shift out and not be in the hole.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jake didn\u2019t expect to have the amount of help that the program offers in a remote setting. Every Sunday, there are pair programming sessions hosted by one of the tutors, and students talk about everything from deploying a back-end for the first time to interview questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThat camaraderie is something that I’ve really enjoyed,\u201d Jake said. \u201cThese are people who are working for TripleTen, but they have also become friends and people I enjoy seeing on Zoom calls, which is fun. And for a remote course that is part-time throughout the entire 10-month span, I didn\u2019t expect to find people I can jump on a call with and feel comfortable with.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Besides those sessions, Jake also found that TripleTen tutors have live sessions every Wednesday in the program\u2019s Slack. And even when he thinks no one is watching, he\u2019s found that there\u2019s always someone to help him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe tutors are dedicated, experienced, engaging, and approachable from top to bottom,\u201d Jake said. \u201cFrom new students to current students to senior students, the tutors are just one [message] on Slack away. I posted a question on a thread that was kind of old and buried down. Within five minutes, I got an answer from somebody who is dedicated to that portion of the project, and had a conversation and got an answer. They\u2019re helpful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other students have found the tutors just as critical to their success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Arina Sitnikova learned data analytics skills while pursuing her BS and MA degrees, and she improved those skills by completing a data science internship and a machine learning bootcamp. Before she started teaching at TripleTen, she was working on her master\u2019s degree at the University of Toronto. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cJust after I graduated, a friend of mine recommended TripleTen to me and suggested that I should start teaching there based on my love for both teaching and data,\u201d Arina said. \u201cI gave it a shot\u2014as a result, I have been tutoring in TripleTen for 15 months.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n During her time at TripleTen, she\u2019s loved working with motivated students who are eager to learn about data analytics. She especially appreciates the chance to lead more projects and pass on her appreciation for data visualization and machine learning. When students struggle, she emphasizes using their resources while offering close guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIf a student is struggling with a task or a project, I try to explain the requirements in more detail,\u201d Arina said. \u201cI also share some useful materials and examples while providing a deeper insight into the concepts. Finally, I\u2019m always open to having a one-on-one conversation where we can go over the problem step by step and live code together if necessary.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n She\u2019s used these methods to help students from all over the world enter the data analytics field. One of the perks of her job is learning from the different perspectives that students bring into the program. She knows how hard it can be for anyone to change careers, and because she\u2019s helped so many people do it, she has some advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt might seem scary before you start,\u201d Arina said. \u201cHowever, once you\u2019ve begun your new journey, you\u2019ll see how you achieve some progress one step at a time. Even if it\u2019s hard, even if you thought you would never be able to handle it. It only takes one decision to start. So, do it! You won\u2019t ever regret that you gave it a try. And you won\u2019t be alone. Your tutors and fellow students will always be happy to support you throughout your path.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n What does a data analytics student think about this program\u2019s support?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sergio Sanchez has a double degree in business and communications. He used to be in sales development but felt like he could do more for his company. The one problem was that he didn\u2019t know how to get ahead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI was a B2B sales developer at a small startup in Madrid,\u201d Sergio said. \u201cOur team sold big data solutions to airlines. I felt stuck and burnt out as a sales developer. I knew I could be doing more, but that I lacked the skills to move to a different position.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sergio decided to attend TripleTen to learn those skills that he needed to advance. Though he struggled at times, especially with the statistics aspect, he found his tutors and colleagues to be very helpful in his learning journey. He even found he enjoyed the more advanced topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI loved learning about machine learning,\u201d Sergio said. \u201cEven though it\u2019s a complex topic, I enjoyed learning about the cutting-edge technologies that are available to us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sergio\u2019s hard work at TripleTen paid off, and he advanced without leaving the startup that he believed in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI got a promotion and now I\u2019m a product owner,\u201d Sergio said. \u201cI\u2019m in charge of developing data analytics dashboards, as well as APIs and internal tools for the company.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMeet TripleTen Bootcamp\u2019s Tutors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
AJ Webb – Web Development Tutor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
With his deep well of knowledge and experience, AJ has seen a lot during his time as a software engineer. He\u2019s seen students struggle with big concepts, and he encourages them to look at things from a different angle when they run into trouble. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Student: Jake McCambley<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Arina Sitnikova – Data Analytics Tutor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Student: Sergio Sanchez<\/h4>\n\n\n\n