William Coston

Hello, I'm

William Coston

American CS Educator & EdTech Consultant

"Computational Thinking for the Modern Classroom"

International CS educator and consultant specializing in robotics programme development, Google Workspace implementation, and computational thinking curriculum for K-12 schools across Southeast Asia.

/ Services

EdTech consulting and professional development for international schools and educators

CS Curriculum Development

Design and implementation of K-12 computer science curricula aligned with international standards. Includes scope and sequence planning, unit design, and assessment frameworks.

Robotics Programme Setup

End-to-end robotics programme development using the VEX V5 platform. From equipment procurement guidance to competition preparation for Years 7–9.

Google Workspace for Education

Implementation, configuration, and staff training for Google Workspace for Education environments. Google Certified Educator with hands-on international school experience.

EdTech Integration Consulting

Strategic guidance on integrating educational technology tools into existing curricula. Platform evaluation, staff professional development, and implementation roadmaps.

Computational Thinking Teacher Training

Professional development workshops for educators on teaching computational thinking, coding fundamentals, and algorithmic reasoning to students of all ages.

VEXCode & WeBots Instruction

Specialised instruction and curriculum development for VEX V5 robotics programming (VEXCode) and robot simulation (WeBots). Tutorial content also available on YouTube.

/ Career

A brief overview of my career

2025 – Present

Founder & EdTech Consultant

CostonLearning

Independent EdTech consulting practice serving international schools and educational institutions across Southeast Asia. Services include CS curriculum development, robotics programme setup, Google Workspace for Education implementation, and computational thinking teacher training.

EdTech ConsultingCS CurriculumRoboticsGoogle WorkspaceTeacher Training
2022 – 2025

Computing & Robotics Teacher

Satit Prasarnmit International Programme (SPIP), Bangkok, Thailand

Co-founded the school's robotics programme serving Years 7–9 using the VEX V5 platform. Taught computing across multiple year groups in an international school environment and prepared students for VEX V5 competition.

VEX V5RoboticsComputingCurriculum DesignInternational Education
April 2016 – May 2022

Trader / Quantitative Research Analyst

Taeostine Capital, Seattle WA (Remote)

Python-based financial analysis and backtesting of systematic trading strategies. Built Jupyter Notebook research workflows for quantitative research and statistical modeling. Applied machine learning techniques to market analysis and strategy development.

PythonData AnalysisQuantitative ResearchAlgorithmic TradingRisk Management
In Progress

MS Computer Science

University of Colorado Boulder

Graduate study in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics systems. Concentration in AI and robotics through CU Boulder's online MS CS programme.

Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningRobotics SystemsPython
Completed

BS Information Technology

University of Massachusetts

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, graduated Magna Cum Laude. Coursework spanning systems administration, networking, software development, and database management.

Information TechnologySystems AdministrationNetworkingSoftware Development
Completed

Career Certificate — Electrical Technology

Pearl River Community College, Mississippi

Career certificate in Electrical Technology covering electrical systems, circuits, and applied technical skills.

Electrical SystemsCircuitsTechnical Skills
Completed

BS Sociology

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science in Sociology. Study of social systems, research methods, and human behaviour — foundational for understanding educational environments and cross-cultural communication.

Research MethodsSocial SystemsCross-cultural Communication

/ Featured Projects

A selection of professional work, published apps, and experimental prototypes.

SPIP Robotics Programme
Programme Development

SPIP Robotics Programme

Co-founded and led the robotics programme at Satit Prasarnmit International Programme (SPIP) in Bangkok, Thailand. Designed curriculum, sourced equipment, and prepared students for VEX V5 competition across Years 7–9.

VEX V5 Curriculum Design International Education Programme Development
CostonLearning YouTube Channel
Content Creation

CostonLearning YouTube Channel

Educational tutorial channel covering Python programming, VEXCode robotics, and WeBots simulation. Designed for K-12 students and educators integrating robotics and programming into their classrooms.

Python VEXCode WeBots Tutorial Content
EdTech Consulting Practice
Consulting

EdTech Consulting Practice

Independent consulting services for international schools and educational institutions across Southeast Asia. Specializing in CS curriculum development, robotics programme setup, and Google Workspace for Education implementation.

Consulting CS Curriculum Google Workspace Southeast Asia

/ Tech Stack

Breakdown of my technical skills, categorized by domain and proficiency

Expert
Proficient
Beginner

Robotics & Programming

VEX V5 / VEXCode
WeBots
Python
Scratch / Block Coding

EdTech Platforms

Google Workspace
Google Classroom
LMS Platforms

Web & Development

Astro
HTML / CSS
JavaScript / TypeScript
Git / GitHub
Cloudflare Pages

Certifications

VEX V5 Certified Educator
Google Certified Educator
TEFL Certified

/ Contact Me

Interested in working together? Send a message and I'll get back to you promptly.

Based in Southeast Asia. Available for remote consulting engagements globally.