From Classmates to Mentors
"We didn't just want to teach code; we wanted to journey and nurture a generation of creative thinkers and innovators!"
Meet the co-founders
Yuriel Operiano
Co-Founder & Lead Mentor
- Currently holding a passive role while fulfilling his National Service commitments. He looks forward to returning upon completion of his service.
- Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics
- Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Computer Science @ NTU
- 2+ years of youth tutoring and mentoring experience
- Led 10+ workshops regarding life-skills, formation, programming, and technology
Chen Zehua
Co-Founder & Curriculum Lead
- Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics
- Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Computer Science @ NUS
- 2+ years of youth tutoring and mentoring experience
- MOE-Registered Instructor
Why We Started
The prologue of this story stems from a shared vision between Polytechnic students after graduation. Equipped with IT skills and a budding passion to teach and inspire, we asked ourselves: how do we create a platform that makes code meaningful for young learners in Singapore? The answer became The Coding Mentor.
Our Journey and Goal
In an age where digital literacy matters more than ever, our goal is to help students shift from being consumers of technology to active creators. We champion a safe space for trial, failure, and joyful discovery while teaching code that solves real problems.
Why we differ from other schools
We go beyond standardized lessons with student-led, real-world learning that builds both skills and confidence.
- Hands-on projects instead of textbook repetition
- Mentorship-led support tailored to each learner
- Real problem-solving over one-size-fits-all drills
- A creative, safe space for every student to experiment