Christopher McLain
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Innovative Assistant Professor bringing proven success in implementing technology-based curriculum delivery and assessment tools. Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Military Science Instructor
US Army Cadet Command
2020.09 - 2023.09
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
Battalion Operations Sergeant
21st BEB, 3rd BCT, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT)
2018.06 - 2020.09
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Coordinated activities of 485 subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
- Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
First Sergeant
A Co, 21st BEB, 3rd BCT, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT)
2017.06 - 2018.06
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Managed training, physical fitness, military education, and health and welfare of personnel, keeping the company fully mission capable.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with Army Regulations and division policies.
- Liaised with other higher command levels to develop comprehensive training and maintenance plans to build readiness.
- Conducted routine facility inspections to maintain the health and welfare of Soldiers, ensure assigned equipment was mission capable, and enforce Army standards.
Battalion Intelligence Sergeant
21st BEB, 3rd BCT, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT)
2015.12 - 2017.06
- Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
- Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Conducted detailed data analysis to identify patterns and trends in complex datasets.
- Supervised daily functions of the Battalion S-2 section, including security clearance applications, daily intelligence reports, processing derogatory conduct reports, and physical security inspections.
Education
No Degree - Army Instructor Training, Adult Learning Model
Common Faculty Dev./ Instructor Certification
Fort Knox, KY02.2021
No Degree - Leadership Professional Development
Structured Self-Development Levels I-IV
Self-study12.2013
No Degree - Sexual Harassment/ Assault Reporting And Prev.
US Army SHARP Course
Ft Bliss, TX03.2012
No Degree - Psychology And Behavior
Master Resilience Trainer
Ft Jackson, SC11.2010
No Degree - Leadership, Training, And Management of Personnel
US Army NCO Professional Development Levels 1-3
Camp Jackson, ROK And Ft Leonard Wood, MO10.2010
No Degree - Soldier Training And Management
US Army Drill Sergeant School
Ft Jackson, SC07.2009
Bachelor of Arts - History
The Citadel
Charleston, SC12.1994
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Discussion Facilitation
- Interactive Learning
- Student Support
- Military Protocols
- Instructional Techniques
- Tactics and Execution
- Activity Organization
- Lecturing
- Academic research
- Student records management
- Lesson Planning
Timeline
Senior Military Science Instructor
US Army Cadet Command
2020.09 - 2023.09
Battalion Operations Sergeant
21st BEB, 3rd BCT, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT)
2018.06 - 2020.09
First Sergeant
A Co, 21st BEB, 3rd BCT, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT)
2017.06 - 2018.06
Battalion Intelligence Sergeant
21st BEB, 3rd BCT, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT)
2015.12 - 2017.06
No Degree - Army Instructor Training, Adult Learning Model
Common Faculty Dev./ Instructor Certification
No Degree - Leadership Professional Development
Structured Self-Development Levels I-IV
No Degree - Sexual Harassment/ Assault Reporting And Prev.
US Army SHARP Course
No Degree - Psychology And Behavior
Master Resilience Trainer
No Degree - Leadership, Training, And Management of Personnel
US Army NCO Professional Development Levels 1-3
No Degree - Soldier Training And Management
US Army Drill Sergeant School
Bachelor of Arts - History
The Citadel
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