Matthew McAndrew

Key Duties, Task, Responsibilities

· Chaired Department of Aerospace Studies with university status as fully professor—coordinated program with faculty; supervised 4 instructors, 1 civilian and 75+ cadets

· Instructed, led, directed, and managed an AFROTC unit that administered a college-level officer training program; ultimately determined who was commissioned second lieutenant

· Instructed a curriculum covering Foundations of the USAF, Air Force History, Leadership and National Security Affairs; executed congressionally mandated field training program

· Instructed two classes of 35 students each for 90 minutes, two times each week

· Maintained a class syllabus, assignment log, and additional materials for the students

· Planned lectures, assignments, and special experiences to enhance student learning

· Participated in weekly meetings with faculty to discuss departmental goals and upcoming events

Accomplishments

· Drastically improved cadet field training performance—over 50% graduated in “top third” up from low 7% in just 2 years

· Key student advisorrevitalized downward spiraling student organization—National level recognition as “Outstanding Squadron of the Year!”

· Drove student retention—coordinated 10 UH-1 Huey helicopter rides—innovative efforts helped boost retention from 42% to 92%

· Outstanding leader and life coach for 50+ cadre/cadets; superb results training next-generation officers—commissioned 60+ new second lieutenants in 3-years

· Deftly taught 2 Aerospace Studies classes; directed 90+hours, 2,240 leadership and physical training objectives for 75 cadets—provided world class instruction

· Phenomenal leader and student role model; nailed “Outstanding” instructor rating

Key Duties, Task, Responsibilities

· Provided academic instruction for sophomore level course on Air Power History—integrating both written and oral communication skills; taught one class of 30 students one hour per week

· Instructed freshmen level college course on the Foundations of the Air Force—integrating both written and verbal communication skills into the classroom learning; taught one class of 30 students one hour per week

· Instructed, directed, and supervised all leadership laboratory, corps military training, and field training preparation activities; multiple classes, six hours per week

· Provided leadership training and instruction, military discipline, educational and career guidance to AFROTC cadets

· Developed rigorous lesson plans and lectures; graded papers, lessons, tests, quizzes and other assignments

Accomplishments

· Re-energized cadet flight training program—doubled sortie rate versus the last two years—boosted 32 cadet’s pilot candidate scores

· Excelled at revitalizing a stalled AFROTC/Civil Air Patrol joint initiative flying orientation program for cades—instruction flights gave motivational flying exposure to AFROTC cadets

· Engaged university officials—enabled automated access to university contact list of 18,500+ potential students

· Aggressively worked to secure $292K in scholarship funds to help alleviate tuition costs for current cadets

· Excelled as instructor—effectively taught two AFROTC classes in absence of separated officer—seamless operations

· Awarded Southeast Region Officer of the Year; Unit Admissions Officer of the Year!

Key Duties, Task, Responsibilities
• Flew E-4B (Boeing 747) missions as directed by the White House and Joint Chiefs of Staff; directed flight routes for optimization of communications systems supporting the President
• Provided individualized 3-month training plans for new Airborne Communications Officers; gave both ground and hands-on flight instruction to students
• Designed hands-on, experience-based flight evaluations for other instructors/students
• Developed and maintained airborne communication curriculum for a team of 25 operators
• Prepared and led professional development/tutoring sessions for newcomers; applied personal experiences to syllabus being taught to illustrate practical applications of concepts
Accomplishments
• Model instructor; dedicated over 200 documented training hours-students qualified in 75% of allotted time
• Poised expert; standard of excellence in airborne communications; chosen ahead of peers for prestigious primary flight evaluator duty
• Top flight officer/instructor/evaluator—awarded Communications & Information Professional of the Year; Flight Commander of the Year; Company Grade Officer of the Quarter!