Brian Parker
Cybersecurity Instructor
Southaven,MS
Summary
Knowledgeable cybersecurity instructor making complex concepts easier to understand while challenging students to think critically. Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction as needed. Familiar with different assessments and pedagogical methods to help gauge understanding and learning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Cybersecurity Instructor
Collierville Schools/TN College of Applied Technology
07.2019 - Current
- Developed customized training materials to educate students on cybersecurity awareness and best practices.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging cybersecurity trends, implementing best practices into curriculum.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for the successful implementation of cybersecurity projects.
- Analyzed security incidents and provided recommendations for appropriate action to mitigate future threats.
- Assisted students in understanding cybersecurity policies through targeted training programs tailored to individual roles within the organization.
- Contributed to the planning and execution of table-top exercises simulating various cyber-attack scenarios for effective incident response practice.
- Directed students in mock scenarios where they conducted regular reviews of user access rights, identifying unauthorized privileges and revoking access as needed.
- Demonstrated entry-level lessons on enhanced network security by conducting thorough vulnerability assessments and penetration tests in secure environments.
- Evaluated and tested security controls to ensure the effectiveness of implemented measures, requiring students to make recommendations for improvement in systems and procedures as necessary.
- Worked with students in entry-level coding, specifically in python 3, to develop a game-based code for College Board submission.
Education
No Degree - Technology
CompTIA Certification
05.2001 -
Master of Science - Education Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2001 -
No Degree - Computer Science
Rutgers University, College Board
New Jersey 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Mississippi
University, MS 05.2001 -
Skills
Strong communication skills
Public speaking
Student records management
Interpersonal relationship building
Lesson planning
Curriculum development
Student engagement
Differentiated instruction
Online teaching experience
Instructional techniques
Certification
CompTIA Tech+
Timeline
CompTIA Tech+
05-2025
Cybersecurity Instructor
Collierville Schools/TN College of Applied Technology
07.2019 - Current
College Board AP Computer Science Principles
07-2019
No Degree - Technology
CompTIA Certification
05.2001 -
Master of Science - Education Administration
Western Governors University
05.2001 -
No Degree - Computer Science
Rutgers University, College Board
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Mississippi
05.2001 -
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