Ibrahim: Melrose Park tutor

Certified Tutor

I earned my Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity from St. Petersburg College, where I focused on offensive security and ethical hacking. During my time there, I became deeply involved in cybersecurity competitions and now compete with one of the top-ranked Capture the Flag (CTF) teams. It's been a great way to learn, challenge myself, and meet others who are just as passionate about cybersecurity.

What I really enjoy about tutoring is helping students go from "I have no idea what this means" to "Wait, I actually get this now." I've worked with classmates and peers on everything from Python basics to understanding how real-world security attacks work. Whether it's explaining tricky concepts or helping with coding assignments, I always try to make learning approachable and relatable.

I mainly tutor basic computer science, cybersecurity, and math through algebra and pre-calc. Cybersecurity is definitely my favorites since it's hands-on, constantly changing, and just plain cool once it clicks. My style is laid-back but focused. I'm all about creating a space where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring ideas.

Outside of tutoring, I love powerlifting, solving CTF challenges, building little side projects, and diving into random tech topics. I also enjoy a good video game or two when I have time. Learning should be useful, but it can be fun too and that's the vibe I try to bring to every session.