I am an IT Networking and cybersecurity educator with three years of teaching experience, including two years teaching Cisco Networking Academy courses at the Center of Applied Technology South. I teach high school students in a hands-on Career and Technical Education environment using classroom instruction, demonstrations, labs, troubleshooting, Cisco Packet Tracer, and physical networking equipment. My courses prepare students for practical networking skills and industry certifications,...
I am an IT Networking and cybersecurity educator with three years of teaching experience, including two years teaching Cisco Networking Academy courses at the Center of Applied Technology South. I teach high school students in a hands-on Career and Technical Education environment using classroom instruction, demonstrations, labs, troubleshooting, Cisco Packet Tracer, and physical networking equipment. My courses prepare students for practical networking skills and industry certifications, including CCNA and CCST, with experience designing, building, configuring, and troubleshooting LAN and WAN environments.
I am a Cisco-certified instructor accredited to teach CCNA: Introduction to Networks, CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials, CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation, and CCNA: Instructor Fast Track. My instruction covers networking fundamentals, switching, routing, wireless networking, IP addressing, cybersecurity, automation, and troubleshooting. I use a student-centered approach by breaking complex technical concepts into manageable steps, reinforcing them through demonstrations and hands-on practice, and providing individualized support when needed.
I hold an Associate Degree in Cybersecurity from Northern Virginia Community College and am completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity at Western Governors University, expected by the end of this year. I also hold CompTIA A+, Security+, CySA+, CSAP, Cisco CCNA, and Google Cybersecurity certifications. Additionally, I have approximately three years of professional service desk and IT support experience, allowing me to connect technical instruction with real-world troubleshooting and workplace practices. This background prepares me to tutor students in networking, cybersecurity, IT, and related certification subjects.
