Educator with extensive experience in diverse learning environments, including specialized and mainstream settings. Expertise in developing tailored curriculums that promote inclusivity and stimulate student engagement. Proven track record of adapting teaching methods to improve student comprehension and performance. Successfully implemented innovative strategies that enhanced academic outcomes and learner participation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
JROTC Instructor
Army
Memphis, TN
08.2018 - Current
Currently responsible for teaching and training over 150 cadets in Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) curriculum at East High School in Memphis Tn.
Instrumental in increasing cadet enrollment from 91 to 150 cadets.
Develops short and long range plans for achieving curriculum goals, gathers appropriate materials, establishes clear objectives for lessons, and formulates appropriate lesson plans.
Promotes a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and the personal growth of a diverse population of students.
Evaluates student progress and counsels them in their performance in the JROTC program.
Organize, supervise and participate in extracurricular activities for JROTC cadets such as drill competitions, parades, marksmanship, robotics, government and personal finance.
Maintains over 100 JROTC student supply records as required by the Department of the Army regulations and local guidelines.
Developed and implemented an active learner program that has increased the GPA of cadets by 20%.
Implemented the new Army physical fitness program that improved the overall health and wellness of cadets by 15%.
Trained in equal opportunity and diversity management.
I have performed the duties of an Equal Opportunity Leader at both the battalion and company levels.
I possess the skills required to advise commanders and leaders in the conduct of informal equal opportunity complaints, conduct unit level equal opportunity training, assist leaders in climate assessment, assist in the preparation of special ethnic observances, and serve as the primary resource manager for equal opportunity matters within the university.
Jul 2011
Senior Military Science Instructor
Senior Military Science Instructor
09.2014 - 07.2018
Performed duties of Senior Military Science Instructor for the Senior Army ROTC Program at the University of New Mexico consisting of 137 Cadets and 10 Cadre with an operating budget of $82,000; responsible for the pre-commissioning training, education, and leader development of Cadets; develops, integrates and executes Cadet and Cadre training, administration, logistics, and marketing; performs as the advisor to the program's color guard and Cadet functions and ceremonies; acts as the NCO role model for Cadets, and provides counseling and assistance as necessary; additionally responsible to promote citizenship through support to JROTC programs; performs other duties in support of Cadet Command missions.
Scope of Duties:
Awarded the Cochise award as the best small program in the Region
Soldiers annually during a 22-day recurring cycle, performing 10 cycles annually; responsible for over $1,000,000 of assigned equipment and facilities and their maintenance.
Position Highlights:
Served as a Charities Fundraiser manager for the organization in 2013 and raised over $5000 for the Combined Federal Campaign assisting charities worldwide - received award from the Commanding General, Ft Sill.
I graduated over 2000 Soldiers through the Non-Commissioned Officer Academy achieving a 96 percent pass rate for students during my tenor.
Senior Instructor
Senior Instructor at the NCO Academy
06.2010 - 02.2012
Served as a Senior Leader Course Small Group Leader for Military Occupational Specialty 13B, Field Artillery Cannon Platoon Sergeant; lead, counseled, and evaluated over 150 Noncommissioned Officers annually in Common Leader Skills; technical and tactical aspects inherent to Field Artillery Cannon Platoon Sergeants; managed and ensured the classroom environment was conducive to learning; facilitated the small group learning process and the performance of each student; responsible for equipment worth more than $75,000.
Scope of Duties:
Position Highlights:
Shelby County JROTC AI of the Year Consecutive SY 2021-22 and 22-23.
Served as a Master Instructor in the Field Artillery Division which certified over 20 Cadre
Awarded the NCO Academy Instructor of the Year 2012
Army, Marketing
Concept, Policies
Conferences, Problem solving
Education
BA - Interdisciplinary Studies concentrations in Government and Business
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
Lynchburg, VA
12-2024
Skills
Personnel management
Special needs education
Behavioral discipline
Public speaking
Counseling and progress
Financial acumen
Government robotics
Instruction and teaching
Logistics coordination
Leadership development
Diversity training
Critical thinking
Team building
Curriculum design
Certification
Local University (Color Guard), Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp and Community Services events.
Hand selected by the Brigade CSM to serve as a Regimental SGM for Cadet Summer Training 2016 for 625 cadets. First Sergeant at the Non Commissioned Officer Academy (WLC) Mar 2012-Sept 2014 Scope of Duties: Performed duties of First Sergeant and School Chief for the Warrior Leaders Course (WLC) at the Fires Center of Excellence (FCoE): served as subject matter expert of the WLC Course Management Plan (CMP) and Program of Instruction (POI); reviewed, analyzed, wrote and enforced policies; was responsible for the health, welfare, professional development, training and instructor certification process for seven NCOs; responsible for the training of 1000
Personal Finance Certified (2018)
BLS Certified (2023)
Accomplishments
Cadet Challenge Team won 1st place Memphis Shelby County Schools for three consecutive SY 22-25
Marksmanship team won back-to-back championships SY 23-25
Program led the Nation in ROTC Scholarships (2023-24)
Program received Honor with Distinction Award (Gold Star Unit Top 10%) (2022)
Program awarded the Most Improved program in 2020 by the Superintendent of Shelby County Schools
The program awarded third place in the Randy Ranger Competition out of 30 schools.
Managed over 20 local Color Guards for High School and Middle school events, and three Community Services events (Food Drives).
Selected by the DAI and Commandant to serve as the Confidence Course NCOIC for JCLC 2019 training over 400 cadets safely.
I regularly met with parents to discuss student issues and course weakness areas.
Selected as the Teacher of the month for April by the Principal for superior instruction and support of the school.
Timeline
JROTC Instructor
Army
08.2018 - Current
Senior Military Science Instructor
Senior Military Science Instructor
09.2014 - 07.2018
Senior Instructor
Senior Instructor at the NCO Academy
06.2010 - 02.2012
BA - Interdisciplinary Studies concentrations in Government and Business