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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Career Certificate — Electrical Technology
Pearl River Community College, Mississippi
Career certificate in Electrical Technology covering electrical systems, circuits, and applied technical skills.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Career Certificate — Electrical Technology
Pearl River Community College, Mississippi
Career certificate in Electrical Technology covering electrical systems, circuits, and applied technical skills.
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.
/ Featured Projects
A selection of professional work, published apps, and experimental prototypes.
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.
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.
/ Tech Stack
Breakdown of my technical skills, categorized by domain and proficiency
Robotics & Programming
EdTech Platforms
Web & Development
Certifications
/ Contact Me
Interested in working together? Send a message and I'll get back to you promptly.
GitHub
github.com/clowntoils
www.linkedin.com/in/wfcoston/
YouTube
www.youtube.com/@willc3974
costonlearning@icloud.com
Based in Southeast Asia. Available for remote consulting engagements globally.