DELORIS ANGELA TURNER
Chesterfield
Summary
Seasoned educator and retired U.S. Army Major with over 35 years of military leadership and educational experience. Led the design and delivery of engaging instruction, cultivated diverse student populations, and developed leadership programs. Skilled in curriculum implementation, student advising, and organizational leadership. Committed to preparing future leaders through active learning and student-centered instruction in a collegiate faculty position.
Overview
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Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Major (Retired), Senior Army Instructor, Army JROTC Program • Department Chair
Thomas Dale High School JROTC Department
Chester, VA
01.2014 - Current
- - Managed program budgets exceeding $475,000, maintaining accountability for equipment and instructional resources while mentoring students in academic achievement and leadership development
- - Coordinated with Chief, JROTC Operations and Brigade leadership to schedule unit for annual training, inspections, and visits, ensuring compliance with operational timelines
- - Managed military property as a custodian, coordinated budgeting processes, and led JUMS operations.
- - Collaborated to synchronize training and inspection plans with Brigade Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (SROTC) operations, enhancing support for SROTC Battalion
- Supervised implementation, integration, and scheduling of JROTC curriculum.
- JCLC Commander (4 Years) - prepare budget estimates & contracts, coordinate camp logistical support, transportation and STEM
- Support JPA evaluations throughout MD, VA, and NC.
- - Disseminates mission objectives, policies, operating and administrative procedures for program
Major (Retired), Senior Army Instructor, Army JROTC Program • Department Chair
Johns Marshall High School JROTC Department
Richmond, VA
01.2011 - 01.2014
- - Performed operations/administrative functions pertaining to JROTC training activities in accordance with CCR 145-2/AR 145-2, Rifle Team coach, CMv3 pilot program, JUMs pilot program and scored 97/99 on JPA
- - Coordinated with Chief, JROTC Operations and Brigade leadership to schedule unit annual training, inspections, and visits, ensuring compliance with program requirements
- JCLC S-3 (5 Years) - prepared training schedules, and coordinated JROTC camp organizational and training support/transportation plan
- - Collaborate and ensure training and inspection plans are synchronized with Brigade Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (SROTC) operations to maximize SROTC Battalion support
- Led logistical planning and implementation for Brigade and higher as Chairman of Logistical SME Course, optimizing training support and resources
- - Collaborated with Senior Programs of USC & SCSU to secure multiple Army ROTC scholarships and opportunities for cadets
- Prepare and publish annual training requirements and policies for the JROTC unit
- Program qualified for JLAB national championship 2012/2014.
Combat Developer
U.S. Army
Fort Lee, VA
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Conducted experiments at Sustainment Battle Lab to evaluate effectiveness of military strategies.
- Developed software solutions to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes.
- Led cross-functional teams in implementing system upgrades and enhancements.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and define project scope.
HHC Company Commander
U.S. Army
Fort Lee, VA
01.2007 - 01.2009
- U.S. Combined Arms Support Command
- Led training programs to enhance team readiness and operational effectiveness.
- Managed logistics operations, ensuring timely delivery of resources to support mission objectives.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for personnel management and development initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Individualized Studies - Psychology
Virginia State University
21101 Barnes St, VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY, VA 23Skills
- Higher Education Instruction
- Curriculum Design
- Instructional Strategies
- Adult Learning
- Classroom Management
- Student Mentoring
- Program Administration
- Leadership Development
- Team Building
- Leadership skills
- Public Speaking
- Conflict Resolution
- Cultural Competence
- Microsoft Office Suite
Affiliations
- Virginia Education Association (VEA), April 2011 – Present
- Military Orders of the World Wars (MOWW), Sept 2015 – Present
- Association of the United States Army (AUSA), Lifetime Member
- Instructional Leadership Team (ILT), SY 2016-Present
- Veteran of Wars (VFW), Lifetime Member
- Career and Technical Education, 2026 - Present
- REF Drones, SY 25 - Present
Certification
- DRONES JUDGES & COACHES CERTIFICATE SY25-26
- SME- TTT Apr 2026 (Since 2012)
- JCLC Leadership Camp June 2026 (Camp Commander 4th)
- 4th BDE Annual Conference Instructor Jun 2026 (Instructor Lead 7th)
CIVIC/COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Chester Community Association (CCA), Secretary, 2016-01, 2022
- From The Heart Church Ministries of Richmond, Ministry Leader, 2014-02, Present
- Raiders Team, Commander, 2014, Present
- Drones Team, Commander, 2024, Present
HONORS AND AWARDS
JROTC Instructor of the Year 2025
Timeline
Major (Retired), Senior Army Instructor, Army JROTC Program • Department Chair
Thomas Dale High School JROTC Department
01.2014 - Current
Major (Retired), Senior Army Instructor, Army JROTC Program • Department Chair
Johns Marshall High School JROTC Department
01.2011 - 01.2014
Combat Developer
U.S. Army
01.2009 - 01.2011
HHC Company Commander
U.S. Army
01.2007 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Individualized Studies - Psychology
Virginia State University