About Me
I am currently a 21-year-old teacher assistant, community educator, and full-time graduate student at Western Governors University—diligently pursuing an MS in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance.
During my time at Weber State University, I completed my undergraduate degree in just under three years—with no incoming credits—undertaking heavy course loads, using summers and every spare hour to propel myself forward.
In addition to a rigorous, year-round course schedule, I made a considerable effort toward accelerating my graduate program through pre-enrollment certification equivalency—significantly expediting my degree.
Despite my intensive technical background, my true goal is to both live and fully embody a life of service—meaningfully giving back to my community and empowering the youth; hence my ardent transition to education.
In the near future, I will begin my Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Teaching (Secondary)—aiming for licensure and Cybersecurity/IT/CS endorsements from the Utah State Board of Education.
WGU kept messing up my financial aid, so it has been delayed yet again (again, again but my fault circa Q1 ‘25). :(
Humility is the root, mother, nurse, foundation, and bond of all virtue — St. John ChrysostomExperience
Community Educator
Davis School District
January, 2026 - Present
- Independently developed cybersecurity and computer science pedagogy materials for both adult and minor learners.
- Instructed hands-on, practical, weekly courses spanning: cybersecurity, computer networking, ethical hacking, Linux administration, Python programming, and web development.
- Partnered with district curriculum coordinators to structure courses around pertinent, underrepresented, high-impact, desired content areas.
- Collaborated with the district IT department to ensure courses were within policy and legal and ethical responsibilities were upheld.
Teacher Assistant
Davis School District
October, 2025 - Present
- Conducted daily SIPPS lessons (Systematic Instruction in Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words) to grades 1-5—improving literacy, fluency, and decoding acquisition.
- Utilized Acadience assessments to track and monitor student progress—adjusting pacing and reading intervention methodology.
- Prepared weekly SIPPS lesson plans—collaborating with teacher assistants and educational staff to ensure adequate direction.
- Facilitated small-group instruction for rounds of 5-10 students—maintaining engagement through positive reinforcement techniques and structured reading routines.
Network Deployment Specialist
RAD WiFi
June, 2025 - December, 2025
- My sole focus is becoming an educator; this position is not wholly relevant to my intended career path.
- Email me for information regarding this role.
Ken Garff Esports - Summer Tech Track Mentorship
Success in Education
May, 2025 - June, 2025
- Instructed students (grades 7–12) in foundational cybersecurity utilizing the CyberPatriot curriculum, resulting in increased student confidence and performance in computer science.
- Facilitated hands-on game development projects that improved students’ understanding of logic, design thinking, and collaborative problem-solving.
- Led drone technology workshops that equipped students with practical knowledge in flight operations, safety protocols, and real-world drone applications.
- Collaboratively designed and implemented curriculum materials, including PowerPoints, Kahoots, interactive activities, and icebreakers—that enhanced student participation and learning outcomes.
Certifications
- CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+) - 8S50JTL5Y2FQ1ZSZ
- CompTIA CySA+ - HJGBKZQ5TM411WWF
- CompTIA PenTest+ - L06MGB7QYBF41S9B
- CompTIA Linux+ - L6JS88LT3FEEQHS1
- CompTIA Security+ - R6EZ8J86MMB1QKWP
- CompTIA Network+ - EBMQ8Z0TGJ411F9Y
- CompTIA A+ - 26DTYN06MFB4QMC7
- CompTIA ITF+ - 7KXDBYRYQFFQ1ESQ
- ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) - 2068665
- Google IT Support Professional - 69J675FU9XSO
Course Related Certifications
- CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
- AWS Academy Cloud Security Builder
- AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
Competitions
- Cyber Skyline - NCL Spring 2025 Team Game — 66/4779 (Top 1.4%)
- Cyber Skyline - NCL Spring 2025 Individual Game — 296/8573 (Top 3.45%)
Education
Technical
MS, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance - Western Governors University
February, 2026 - April, 2026BS, Cybersecurity and Network Management - Weber State University
August, 2022 - August, 2025AAS, Cybersecurity and Network Management - Weber State University
August, 2022 - August, 2025AS, General Studies - Weber State University
August, 2022 - August, 2025High School Diploma - Davis Connect 7-12
May, 2022
Educational Certificates
CP, Web Essentials - Weber State University
August, 2022 - December, 2026CP, Cybersecurity Policy and Management - Weber State University
August, 2022 - April, 2025CP, Cloud Computing Security - Weber State University
August, 2022 - April, 2025CP, Network Technologies - Weber State University
August, 2022 - April, 2025CP, Cybersecurity Essentials - Weber State University
August, 2022 - April, 2023
Liberal Arts
BA, History - Weber State University
January, 2026 - December, 2027 (Exp.)PBCT, Secondary Education - Weber State University
January, 2026 - December, 2026
Educational Certificates
CP, Early Childhood Educator - Weber State University
January, 2026 - April, 2027