Matthew Hacker
Mayaguez,PR
Summary
Conscientious Teaching professional dedicated to educating students in History and Reserve Officer's Training Corps courses. Offering solid background in meaningful and informative lectures coupled with understanding of learning techniques and tools.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
U.S. Army (University Of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez)
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
07.2019 - Current
- Applied various teaching techniques to accommodate two different under-served population groups in the Caribbean.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content which was published in the 2021-2022 school year.
- Observed and evaluated other junior instructors to support their professional growth and to meet requirements for Basic Army Instructor Badge.
- Selected among 14 peers to attend the Master Educator Course, awarding an M.A. in Higher Education Administration. Only instructor in the history of the program to be awarded the Senior Army Instructor Badge.
Observer Controller /Trainer
U.S. Army (Multi-Functional Training Brigade)
North Fort Hood, Texas
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Performed continuous evaluations of combat-support Army Reserve and National Guard units preparing to deploy to combat zones.
- Trained and certified over 150 Military Intelligence soldiers with a focus on Information Collection operations.
- Identified and solved classified information storage shortages, saving the unit over $50,000.
- Tracked and assisted all deploying units in completing High Risk Isolation individual certifications.
- Awarded the Military Intelligence Branch's 'Knowlton Award' for career contribution to the field of Military Intelligence.
Brigade Intelligence Officer
U.S. Army (Civil Affairs Brigade)
Fort Hood, TX
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Led a brigade intelligence section of five soldiers and five subordinate intelligence offices in a special operations unit.
- Advised military commanders, staff and Civil Affairs soldiers on all intelligence matters for five geographic combatant commands.
- Oversaw the unit deactivation and conducted unit historical items preservation in coordination with the U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry.
- Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access into Secure Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs); Monitored and submitted clearance requests for 175 soldiers.
Intelligence Officer
U.S. Army (Armored Reconnaissance Squadron)
Fort Hood, TX
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Directed an Intelligence section of nine soldiers and one junior officer during the first unit rotational mission to the Republic of Korea.
- Developed an initial Information Collection plan to assist other governmental organizations with evacuations of U.S. citizens.
- Briefed the Commander/Chief of Reconnaissance as needed on all classified enemy threats.
- Produced all-source intelligence reports and products for over 700 soldiers.
Assistant Intelligence Officer
U.S. Army (Fires Brigade)
Fort Hood, TX
02.2012 - 12.2013
- Produced all-source intelligence reports and products for all artillery units and target acquisition radar units in the area of responsibility.
- Managed a remote team of Military Intelligence soldiers and a forward-deployed Multiple Launch Rocket System battalion intelligence section.
- Coordinated with Army Counter-Intelligence teams to debrief all soldiers travelling outside of the deployed operating base.
- Advised the commander and staff on all matters relating to emerging enemy threats and capabilities.
Education
Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MD12.2007
Skills
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Learning Modalities
- Instructional Assistance
- Needs Assessments
- Multicultural Counseling
- Role Modeling
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Multi-Subject Instruction
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Additional Information
TOP SECRET / Sensitive Compartmented information (TS/SCI) clearance
Timeline
Instructor
U.S. Army (University Of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez)
07.2019 - Current
Observer Controller /Trainer
U.S. Army (Multi-Functional Training Brigade)
06.2017 - 06.2019
Brigade Intelligence Officer
U.S. Army (Civil Affairs Brigade)
11.2015 - 05.2017
Intelligence Officer
U.S. Army (Armored Reconnaissance Squadron)
01.2014 - 10.2015
Assistant Intelligence Officer
U.S. Army (Fires Brigade)
02.2012 - 12.2013
Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Maryland - University College
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