Damian Lai
CTE Computer teacher
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As a middle school computer & Digital Literacy teacher specializing in AI Literacy and Digital Citizenship. Designed and taught units on how AI works, its limits, and ethical use in schoolwork. Also coached robotics classes with FIRST and VEX.
Experience
CTE Computer teacher - Western Ave Tech Magnet
(2025-08)
As a middle school computer & Digital Literacy teacher specializing in AI Literacy and Digital Citizenship. Designed and taught units on how AI works, its limits, and ethical use in schoolwork. Also coached robotics classes with FIRST and VEX.
Online IT Instructor - Bethesda University
(2020-01)
As an online adjunct instructor teaches and develops online/on-site cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Python/C++/Java/JavaScript programming, game design/animation, web development database management, computer networking, and computer security courses.
Online Math/IT Instructor - Platt College
(2015-11)
As an online adjunct instructor teaches and develops online/on-site Algebra and Statistics courses. Also teaches and develops online/on-site cybersecurity, computer programming, databases, computer networking, and computer security courses.
CTE Computer teacher - Hamilton High School
(2020-10 - 2025-06)
As a high school teacher teaches and develops Digital Citizenship, A.I. Cybersecurity, Cloud computing, mobile applications, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, and robotics classes for the CTE department. Also, participated LAUSD's CTE-LL program to design and develop college classes and certificate programs with LA Mission College and West Los Angeles Community College.
CTE Computer teacher - Oxford Academy
(2019-08 - 2020-05)
As a high school teacher teaches and develops computer applications, mobile applications, and AP Computer Science classes for CTE department.
CTE Computer teacher - Compton High School
(2017-11 - 2019-06)
As a high school teacher teaches and develops computer applications and AP Computer Science classes for CTE department.
Computer Instructor - Southern California Institute of Technology
(2017-07 - 2018-09)
As an adjunct instructor teaches and develops C++ Programming courses for Bio-medical program.
Curriculum SME - Certiport (a Pearson VUE Business)
(2016-10 - 2017-12)
As a contractor to develop and review Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Certification Exam.
- Introduction to Programing Using Python (MTA 98-381)
- Introduction to Programming Using Block-Based Languages (MTA 98-380)
- HTML5 Application Developer Fundamentals (MTA 98-375)
- Introduction to Programing Using JavaScript (MTA 98-382)
Math Instructor - CBD College
(2016-09 - 2017-09)
As an adjunct instructor teaches and develops Math course for Applied Healthcare schools.
Courseware Developer - Pearson Publishing
(2005-09 - 2016-09)
As a freelance courseware developer for Pearson Publishing, developed and reviewed more than 50 online/on-site courses of Mobile programming, Java, Visual Basic, Open Source Applications, C++, Windows, .NET, Web programming, Web/Mobile design, databases.
Technical School Instructor - ITT Technical Institute, Sylmar
(2003-11 - 2012-12)
- As a member of IT National Curriculum Committee, build, review and evaluate curriculum for all programming and database courses.
- As an IT and GE studies curriculum resource for students and faculty at school.
- As a full-time instructor, taught Information Security, Java Programming, C Programming, C++ Programming, Computer Forensics, Linux Operating System, MS SQL Server, Database Management, College Math, Calculus, Advanced Calculus, ASP.NET, XML, XSL, web programming, Web scripting and authoring, E-Business programming, Web Design, Joomla, Drupal, WordPress, Auditing E-Commerce System, College Physics
- As a java programmer, developed and maintained Web Applications by J2EE and ASP.NET for the ITT Sylmar School.
College Math Instructor - California State University Los Angeles
(1990-01 - 1996-12)
As a part-time instructor, taught classes of Pre-Algebra, Algebra and Calculus for Business through the Department of Math and Computer at CSULA.
College Computer Instructor - California State University Los Angeles
(1990-01 - 1996-12)
As a part-time instructor, taught classes of Computer for Educators and FORTRAN programming through the Department of Math and Computer at CSULA.
Math / Computer Teacher - New Ave School, Monterey Park, California
(1996-01 - 1997-12)
Teach students from fourth grade to sixth grade of math and beginning computer skills
Internet Instructor - California State University Los Angeles
(1994-01 - 1996-12)
Designed and implemented Web pages for CSULA's Education Department and International Student Office. Involved running workshops of learning basic Internet skills for educators.
Math Tutor - California State University Los Angeles
(1987-01 - 1989-12)
As a Math helper, tutored classes from Pre-Algebra to Calculus and taught workshops for CBEST through the Learning Resource Center at CSULA.
Associate - Wilshire Associates, Inc.
(1997-01 - 2001-12)
As a Java Programmer and Web Developer, specialized in web applications and Java technology
Associate - Wilshire Associates, Inc.
(2008-01 - 2010-12)
As a Java Programmer and Web Developer, specialized in web applications and Java technology
Web Developer - Blue Shield Insurance
(2007-01 - 2007-12)
As a Web Developer to upgrade a client's website
Web Developer - Acquity Group
(2007-01 - 2007-12)
As a Blue martini Developer to upgrade a client's website
Web Developer - Hot Topic, Inc.
(2006-01 - 2007-12)
As a Java Programmer to develop and maintain company websites
Education
Master of Art - Instructional Technology - California State University Los Angeles (1995-06)
Master of Science - Applied Math - California State University Los Angeles (1993-12)
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science - California State University Los Angeles (1989-12)
