Mason Tharp
Mountain View
Summary
I started working as an IT assistant for a rural school district in 2024, which pushed me to get a degree in CyberSecurity. I got my degree in December of 2025 and decided that a career in a school district where there is minimal room for movement in that job, is not for me. I am dedicated to the field of technology and AI and love to learn and become proficient in the evolving field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Assistant
Mountain View-Birch Tree School District
Mountain View, MO
08.2024 - Current
- Troubleshooting hardware and software issues to minimize downtime for staff and students.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate technology into lesson plans effectively, promoting student engagement.
- Trained new staff on IT policies and procedures, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
- Optimized hardware performance through regular maintenance checks and upgrades when necessary.
- Responded to queries on phone, via email or through IT ticketing system.
- Reduced costs by negotiating favorable contracts with technology vendors and service providers.
- Created user accounts and assigned permissions.
- Maintained inventory of IT equipment, ensuring timely procurement and availability of resources.
- Provided user support for various educational technologies, enhancing overall learning experiences.
- Monitored network performance, identifying and resolving connectivity issues efficiently.
Golf Course Groundskeeper
City of Mountain View
Mountain View, MO
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily maintenance tasks effectively.
- Trained new staff on best practices for groundskeeping techniques and equipment usage.
- Supported successful golf tournaments by preparing the course for optimal playing conditions during events.
- Repaired ground structures regularly, sticking to schedules, and meeting facility needs.
- Improved overall course aesthetics with careful pruning, shaping, and removal of trees and shrubs as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO12-2025
Skills
- Software installation
- HelpDesk support
- Incident management
- Hardware maintenance
- User training
- Cybersecurity practices
- Software experience
- Technical support
Accomplishments
- Integrated MagicSchool AI into a school district of 1200 students and 120 teachers.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
IT Assistant
Mountain View-Birch Tree School District
08.2024 - Current
Golf Course Groundskeeper
City of Mountain View
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
Central Methodist University