I'm a full-time cybersecurity teacher in DC. Outside of school, I tutor middle and high schoolers in cybersecurity and computer science — beginners who are just curious, students who need help with AP CS, and kids serious about competitions and college.
A 20-minute call. No pitch — just a conversation about your student.
I teach computer science and cybersecurity full-time at a high school here in DC. AP Computer Science Principles, PLTW Cybersecurity, the works. Most days I'm with about 100 students.
CyberScholars is what I do on evenings and weekends — smaller, one-on-one or small group, for students whose families want more time with a real teacher. Some are competition-bound. Some are starting from zero. The work looks different for each one.
I went to UPenn for my Master's in CS. I've taught for over five years. Tutoring isn't a side project for me — it's an extension of what I already do every day.
Every student I work with gets the same thing: a teacher who's paying attention, and a plan that actually fits them.
Choosing a tutor for your kid is a trust decision. Two minutes with me before we ever talk.
Pick what fits your family. Every engagement starts with a free 20-minute call so I can recommend the right format and program for your kid.
Starting rate
Per group — cost splits per student
Starting rate · DMV only
Packages available for multi-session commitments — we'll figure out what makes sense on the call.
Middle school through high school — roughly grades 6 through 12. Total beginners are welcome (that's literally what Intro to Cybersecurity is for). I also work with students who already know they want to compete or earn a cert.
Yes — and honestly, that's most of the kids I work with. Intro to Cybersecurity is built for students who are curious but have never touched the field. We start with the basics, and if it clicks, we move on. If it doesn't, you've lost a few sessions and learned something about your kid. That's a fine outcome too.
It's a real cybersecurity competition where students solve hands-on challenges — cryptography, forensics, network analysis. Schools and colleges recognize it. I have official registration access, which most tutors don't, so my students can actually compete.
It's one-on-one only, high school only, and I take one student at a time. We pick a real research question in AI and cybersecurity, work through it like an academic project, and end up with a real paper your student can submit with college applications. It's a multi-month commitment.
Sessions start at $100/hour, whether online, group, or in-person across the DMV. Group rates split among students, so per-kid it's lower. Packages are available if you commit to a stretch of sessions. We'll talk numbers honestly on the consultation.
Both work. In-person in the DC/MD/VA area, online anywhere in the U.S. A lot of my long-term students are virtual. For younger kids or very hands-on learners, in-person can be worth the trip.
About 20 minutes on a video call. Usually I talk to you first, then sometimes a few minutes with your student. I ask about goals, interests, and anything they've already tried. Then I tell you what I'd recommend — and if I don't think I'm the right fit, I'll say so.
One 20-minute call. I'll listen, ask a few questions, and tell you honestly whether I can help.
Book a free consultationPrefer email? sabri@ritacyber.com