Charles - Basic computing tutor - San Francisco
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Charles - Basic computing tutor - San Francisco

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Charles

  • Rate $25
  • Response 10h
  • Students

    Number of students Charles has taught since their arrival at Superprof

    5

    Number of students Charles has taught since their arrival at Superprof

Charles - Basic computing tutor - San Francisco
  • 5 (7 reviews)

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  • Basic computing
  • Software
  • Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking — Professional Penetration Testing Training with Real-World Vulnerability Analysis and Bug Bounty Expertise

  • Basic computing
  • Software
  • Cybersecurity

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About Charles

I am a cybersecurity professional specializing in social engineering and web penetration testing, with extensive hands-on experience in both fields. My expertise lies in understanding attacker psychology and technical vulnerabilities alike, enabling me to uncover security gaps that others might miss. I am passionate about empowering learners with practical skills and real-world knowledge to confidently assess and improve security postures. Through clear, focused training, I help individuals and organizations build resilient defenses against today’s evolving threats.

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About the lesson

  • All Levels
  • English

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English

I offer practical, hands-on training in ethical hacking (penetration testing) and security awareness, designed to give students real skills they can apply immediately.

Rather than focusing only on theory, my approach is learning by doing. Students work through real-life scenarios, guided labs, and exercises that demonstrate how attackers identify vulnerabilities—and how to defend against them. This ensures they don’t just understand concepts, but actually experience how attacks and defenses work in real systems.

Each lesson begins with a clear, simple explanation of the topic, making it easy to grasp. We then move into step-by-step practical sessions where students learn how to safely test systems, identify weaknesses, and develop an ethical hacker’s mindset. At the end of each session, we review everything to reinforce understanding and connect it to real-world applications.

I also emphasize learning in a legal and professional way, preparing students for opportunities such as bug bounty programs, where companies reward individuals for responsibly reporting security vulnerabilities.

What sets my teaching apart is that I focus on understanding, not just tools. Students learn the “why” behind every technique, so they can adapt to real challenges rather than just follow tutorials.

Classes are conducted in small groups to encourage collaboration and shared learning. However, students can also book dedicated office hours with me for one-on-one guidance and deeper support when needed.

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Rate

  • $25

Pack rates

  • 5h: $125
  • 10h: $250

online

  • $25/h

free lessons

This first lesson offered with Charles will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

  • 30mins

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Find out more about Charles

Find out more about Charles

  • My first experience using a computer

    My first real experience with a computer was when i was a kid it was a mix of curiosity and confusion. I remember sitting in front of my dads laptop and just trying to understand how everything worked, how a click could change an entire screen, it was fun and i dint even know what computers where used for except watching cartoons
  • The most impactful technological evolution & the next turning point

    The shift that impressed me most is definitely the rise of the internet becoming truly interactive and intelligent, moving from static websites to dynamic platforms, cloud systems, and now AI-driven tools. The next big turning point, in my view, will be the deep integration of AI with everyday systems where software won’t just respond to commands but will actively anticipate needs, secure systems autonomously, and even self heal infrastructure in cybersecurity and development environments.
  • My expertise, interest, and its importance in computing

    My main focus is in penetration testing in cybersecurity. I’m especially interested in how systems are built, how they communicate, and more importantly, how they can be broken and protected. This field is critical because everything today runs on digital systems finance, communication, health, even personal identity. If security fails, everything else collapses. That’s why understanding both development and security gives me a stronger perspective of the entire ecosystem, not just one side of it.
  • Inspirations and role models

    I don’t blindly idolize anyone, but I do respect certain figures for their impact and thinking styles.

    Bill Gates stands out for his long-term thinking and ability to transition from building software to solving global problems.
    Steve Jobs inspires me for his obsession with simplicity and user experience.
    Mark Zuckerberg is interesting for his execution speed and scaling mindset.

    That said, I’m more inspired by builders and problem-solvers in general especially those who work quietly but create real systems that impact people’s lives.
  • A valuable anecdote from school or experience

    There was a moment where I realized how powerful curiosity is. I once tried to understand why a simple system or app was behaving strangely, and instead of stopping at the surface, I started digging into logs, structure, and behavior patterns. That approach eventually made me realize that most “complex systems” are just layers of simple logic stacked together. That mindset changed how I approach both learning and problem-solving.
  • What I’d say to someone who finds IT too complicated

    I’d tell them it only feels complicated because you’re trying to see everything at once. IT is not one big subject it’s many small ideas connected together.

    Start small. Learn how one thing works, then build on it. Nobody understands everything in IT, not even experts. The difference is persistence, not intelligence.
  • Other passions

    Outside computers, I’m interested in building ideas into real things especially business-related projects. I also enjoy exploring branding and product development (like creating and positioning products in the market). I like anything that involves creativity, strategy, and problem-solving, whether it’s technical or not, and i also enjoy teaching allot
  • What makes me a Superprof in IT

    What makes me effective is not just technical knowledge, but the ability to connect concepts in a practical way. I focus on real-world understanding, how systems actually behave, how security issues happen in real environments, and how to build solutions that work, not just theory. i also run a youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pasfort and 90% of videos there where inspired by areas and topics my students had issues with, for example i noticed that most students strugle with path travasal and API testing and i created full courses on those two topics focusing on the specific areas the students struggle with you can see them on myy yutu, i also made a video on Linux basics because that the backbone of cyber secuurity but for some reasons allot of students struggle with it, and my youtube dosent replace my teaching, i still work closely with students, but the videos give them extra support whenever they need to revise or revisit topics.

    I also combine development thinking with cybersecurity awareness, which gives a more complete view of IT. That balance is what helps me guide others beyond just “learning code” into actually understanding systems.
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