Transitioning Air Force veteran and distinguished military training instructor holding dual B.A. in Special Education and Elementary Education. Demonstrated success in curriculum delivery and behavioral interventions, fostering structured learning environments that enhance graduation rates for diverse student populations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Manager / Childhood Development Focus
Not Applicable
Sanford, NC
06.2016 - Current
Promoted developmental milestones for young children through daily activity coordination during career pause.
Coordinated meal planning and prepared nutritious meals for family.
Managed family schedules and routines for appointments and activities.
Organized household tasks while delegating responsibilities to family members.
Military Training Instructor (MTI)
United States Air Force
Lackland AFB, San Antonio , TX
05.2012 - 06.2016
Led and trained cohorts of 62 male and female trainees every 8.5 weeks for 4 years, delivering curriculum and assessing performance metrics to enhance trainee readiness.
Earned the prestigious Excellence in Instruction Award and the MTI Distinguished Graduate Award for outstanding pedagogical delivery, evaluation accuracy, and lesson execution.
Evaluated individual learning barriers for trainees from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds; adapted instructional pacing and provided 1-on-1 coaching to improve graduation success rates.
Maintained high behavioral standards and classroom safety protocols; utilized proactive intervention techniques to redirect off-task behaviors and foster a collaborative culture.
Administered and logged formative and summative performance assessments, maintaining 100% compliance with strict training regulations.
Military Leadership & Management Roles
United States Air Force
Andersen AFB, YIGO, GU
05.2008 - 05.2012
Received John Levitow Award for exceptional leadership and academic achievement during Airman Leadership School.
Led cross-functional military teams to accomplish mission objectives, providing career development pathways.
Proposed innovative ideas to improve team performance and results.
Collaborated effectively with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve product and service issues.
Managed daily tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. with precision and efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
10-2024
Associate of Arts - Teacher Preparation
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC
05-2023
Skills
Child development assessment
Curriculum development
Lesson planning
Classroom management
Behavioral interventions
Crisis management
IEP frameworks
Universal design
One-on-one mentorship
Cross-functional collaboration
Community engagement
Google Workspace for Education
Military Experience
United States Air Force, Military Training Instructor (MTI), [Start Year], 2016, Led, instructed, and trained cohorts of 62 male and female trainees every 8.5 weeks over a 4-year period, delivering rigid curriculum and evaluating performance metrics., Earned the prestigious Excellence in Instruction Award and the MTI Distinguished Graduate Award for outstanding pedagogical delivery, evaluation accuracy, and lesson execution., Maintained flawless behavioral standards and classroom safety protocols; utilized proactive intervention techniques to redirect off-task behaviors and build a collaborative culture., Evaluated individual learning barriers for trainees from varied academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds; adapted instructional pacing and provided 1-on-1 coaching to maximize graduation success rates., Administered and logged formative and summative performance assessments, maintaining 100% compliance with strict training regulations.
United States Air Force, Military Leadership & Management Roles, Awarded the John Levitow Award during Airman Leadership School, the highest honor presented for outstanding leadership and scholastic achievement., Scheduled, managed, and led cross-functional military teams to fulfill mission objectives while conducting routine performance counseling and career development pathways.
Timeline
Family Manager / Childhood Development Focus
Not Applicable
06.2016 - Current
Military Training Instructor (MTI)
United States Air Force
05.2012 - 06.2016
Military Leadership & Management Roles
United States Air Force
05.2008 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, Elementary Education