Teaching & Mentorship

Teaching

University of New Mexico

Teaching Assistant, Spring 2026

Instructor: Afsah Anwar

Assisted in teaching foundational cybersecurity concepts, including cryptography, network security, authentication, and access control.
Supported students during labs and assignments focused on identifying vulnerabilities and applying secure design principles.
Assisted with grading and provided constructive feedback to strengthen students' understanding of secure systems.

Teaching Assistant, Fall 2025

Instructor: Afsah Anwar

Assisted in developing and evaluating assignments on networking topics.
Guided students through labs and projects in core concepts of computer networks.
Provided individualized support during office hours to help students understand computer networks.

Teaching Assistant, Spring 2023 (Instructor: Joseph Haugh) · Fall 2023 (Instructor: Brooke Chenoweth)

Supported students in mastering Java programming concepts.
Delivered hands-on coding workshops and weekly labs, engaging over 40 students.
Provided detailed grading feedback to help students improve their Java programming practices.
Created supplementary teaching resources, including a YouTube lecture series to reinforce core programming skills.

Teaching Assistant, Fall 2022

Instructor: Joseph Haugh

Enhanced students' understanding of Python fundamentals by providing valuable feedback on assignments and exams.
Fostered a collaborative learning environment through group discussions and one-on-one mentoring.
Helped freshmen ease into programming by simplifying complex concepts through real-world examples.

Section Leader, Summer 2024

Guided diverse student body in learning Python and computer science fundamentals.
Prepared and delivered weekly interactive sections, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Acted as a mentor, providing both technical expertise and career guidance for student growth.