Proven professional with 20 years of broad experience in all areas of teaching and learning. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy, and maintain a positive attitude. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Catering to students with varying levels of learning and diverse backgrounds is a natural ability.
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CHERLANDA N. MCKEAVER
Cleburne,TX
Summary
Overview
20
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Fort Worth ISD
Teacher Assistant II (SPED)
02.2023 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Modified general education curriculum for eight special-needs young adult students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance
U.S. Army Staff
Giving Back Experience
03.2011 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Nurtured woman experiencing homelessness in a safe environment as a volunteer with the Sister Jose Women's Center in Tucson, AZ,
- Mentored with The Blue Grass Challenge Academy The Cadet and Mentor spend off-site time together, often performing service to the community or exploring job and school options in Ft. Knox, KY.
- Prepared and served weekly meals and sack lunches to the homeless living downtown in Columbia, SC.
- Supported various annual giving programs and initiated new programs to meet giving goals and objectives.
U.S. Army Staff
Senior Military Science Instructor
02.2019 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Senior Instructor for the University of Arizona SROTC consists of 130 cadets, 13 cadres, and staff members.
- Responsible for monitoring and developing initiatives in the area of Cadet and Cadre training, logistics, administration, and marketing
- Instructed Military Science Level 100 courses, and executed collegiate-level classroom curriculum
- Fully supports EO, EEO, and SHARP programs, ensuring these programs were the keystone to the treatment of all Soldiers, Cadets, and Civilians alike.
U.S. Army Staff
Talent Management Advisor
11.2017 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for over 150 boards.
- Pre-screened at least 200 resumes per week before sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
U.S. Army Staff
Drill Instructor
06.2013 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Served as a Drill Sergeant in the Initial Receiving Branch (IRB) of the Army's most prominent Reception Battalion, processing over 47,000 Soldiers annually;
- Ensured all personnel medical, dental, and 201 files were established and RECBASS data is complete; prepared statistical data reports
- Introduced the Army's SHARP Program to over 30,000 trainees immediately upon arrival
- Trained eight teams of Reserve Soldiers on preparing medical, dental, 201 files, and data entry procedures during their Annual Training rotations
- Ensured over 1300 Soldier packets were stocked and inventoried weekly and completed to standard nightly, enabling the shipment of over 1440 trainees to Basic Combat Training weekly.
U.S. Army Staff
Drill Instructor
01.2011 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Performed duties as a Senior Drill Sergeant in a Basic Combat Training Company; trained approximately 60 Initial Entry Soldiers every 10 weeks cycle.
- Supervised and conducted instructions to Initial Entry Trainees required to complete Basic Combat Training.
- Responsible for the discipline, morale, health, welfare, and training of Soldiers; assisted and advised the Executive Officer and Company Commander on all training matters
- Involved in all aspects of training and consistently shared ideas with superiors and peers during planning and execution
U.S. Army Staff
Warrior Leader Course Instructor
07.2010 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Served as a Small Group Leader for the Eighth U.S Army NCO Academy, Warrior Leader Course (WLC)
- Responsible for the instruction, supervision, counseling, and training of Warrior Leader Course Students.
- Implemented the Composite Risk Management process.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
Education
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA
Bachelor of Science from Crime Scene Investigations
2025
University Overview
GPA: 3.15, currently attending with 109 credit hours completed
Skills
- Email Correspondence
- Office Equipment Operation
- Filing and Record keeping
- Master Facilitator
- Team development
- Time Management
- De-Escalating and Resolving Conflicts
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Class Dojo Software Experience
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Educational Aide II Training - [02/08/2023
02/08/2025]
Timeline
Teacher Assistant II (SPED)
Fort Worth ISD
02.2023 - 03.2023
Senior Military Science Instructor
U.S. Army Staff
02.2019 - 07.2022
Talent Management Advisor
U.S. Army Staff
11.2017 - 02.2019
Drill Instructor
U.S. Army Staff
06.2013 - 06.2014
Giving Back Experience
U.S. Army Staff
03.2011 - 11.2022
Drill Instructor
U.S. Army Staff
01.2011 - 06.2013
Warrior Leader Course Instructor
U.S. Army Staff
07.2010 - 08.2011
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science from Crime Scene Investigations
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