TASHARA P. EILAND
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Riverview,FL
20
Years of experience
Dedicated, student-centered, and results-driven Educator and Instructional Leader holding a Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum & Instruction (4.0 GPA), a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and membership in the National Honor Society. Combines 18+ years of military leadership, adult education, and curriculum development with certified expertise as a Master Resilience Trainer. Proven track record in designing active, hands-on learning experiences, using diagnostic and formative assessment data to tailor instruction, and cultivating classroom cultures founded on openness, fairness, mutual respect, and active inquiry. Skilled in collaborative lesson planning within Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), supervising support staff, and establishing collaborative home-school partnerships with families.
Work History
Behavioral Climate Director (First Sergeant)
2 Years 1 Month- Directed student/personnel welfare, behavioral climate, and professional development programs serving 540 individuals and families, enhancing overall program effectiveness.
- Classroom Climate & Crisis De-escalation: Established a culture centered on equity, dignity, and active support; resolved 30+ acute emotional and behavioral crises, returning 96% of personnel to successful duty and academic standing.
- Adult Education & Faculty Mentorship: Led 8 instructional evaluation panels and conducted 3 professional development symposia, mentoring 45 aspiring educators and leaders on classroom management, ethics, and emotional intelligence.
- Mobilized 42 volunteers across 9 community partnerships to distribute $283K in academic/family aid to 2.1K junior members and coordinated emergency relief for 100+ displaced families within 72 hours, ensuring timely support during crises.
- Process & Records Optimization: Re-engineered administrative notification workflows across 16 operating units, eliminating reporting bottlenecks and expediting 142 student/personnel actions with a 4% improvement over institutional benchmarks.
19 Years 10 Months
- Various Locations
Elementary Classroom Internship
2 Months- Facilitated small group reading and literacy instruction to enhance student learning.
- Aided in classroom routines and fostered student engagement to create a positive learning environment.
- Partnered with classroom teacher to develop and implement learning activities that aligned with curriculum goals.
Director of Systems & Training Operations
1 Year 11 Months- Led instructional programs and compliance documentation for 125+ students and operational aviators, enhancing educational quality and operational readiness.
- Data-Driven Assessment & Mastery: Monitored formal and informal training evaluations across 1,200 sessions, maintaining 100% grading and record integrity with zero administrative errors; achieved a 90% on-time qualification pass rate.
- School Climate & Student Achievement: Administered institutional climate surveys, executing targeted outreach that lifted participation by 15%; mentored 125 learners, resulting in 3 accelerated promotions (Below-the-Zone) and 14 individual awards.
- Administered institutional climate surveys and executed targeted outreach, increasing participation by 15%; mentored 125 learners, resulting in 3 Below-the-Zone promotions and 14 individual awards.
- Directed audits of 1,300 student and faculty training files across 7 departments, remediating 170 compliance discrepancies to ensure adherence to administrative guidelines.
Training Lead & Curriculum Specialist
3 Years 9 Months- Directed daily instructional scheduling, student evaluations, and educational database operations across multiple flight units.
- Curriculum Standardization: Standardized instructional syllabi and 15 evaluation rubrics across 4 departments, ensuring uniform instructional delivery and academic continuity for 345 learners.
- Digital Records Migration: Spearheaded a major records modernization effort, auditing and digitizing 1,200 physical curriculum pages and 25K performance metrics with zero data loss.
- Community & Public School Partnership: Coordinated regional volunteer operations for the Joan Mann Special Sports Day across 3 installations and 32 public schools, directing inclusive activities for 100+ special-needs students and families.
Education
Master of Arts - Education (Curriculum and Instruction)
GPA: 4.0 / 4.0
Florida Educator Certification Pathway: Eligible for Florida Professional/Temporary Certificate (Social Sciences / Psychology / Integrated Middle Grades)
Certified Master Resilience Trainer (MRT) (USAF SEI 107): Advanced training in positive psychology, SEL, and behavioral counseling
First Sergeant Academy Graduate: Specialized training in crisis de-escalation, conflict resolution, student affairs, and ethics
Bachelor of Science - General Psychology
Member, National Honor Society
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Operations
Skills
Instruction & Pedagogy: Grade-Level Curriculum Design
Active & Experiential Learning
Differentiated Instruction
Student-Led Inquiry
Assessment & Analytics: Formative & Summative Assessments
Diagnostic Rubrics
Digital Gradebooks
Data-Driven Interventions
Classroom Management: Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS)
Restorative Practices
Safe Learning Environments
Student Well-Being & Mentorship: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Growth Mindset Development
Collaborative & Independent Learning
Leadership & Collaboration: Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
Paraprofessional/Volunteer Leadership
Parent & Community Relations
Accomplishments
- Senior Leader of the Year (SNCO OTY) | Profession of Arms Center of Excellence (PACE) Leadership Award
- Meritorious Service Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster) | Air & Space Commendation Medal (2 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Timeline
Elementary Classroom Internship
Valrico Academy
10.2026 - 12.2026Read More
Behavioral Climate Director (First Sergeant)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
10.2024 - CurrentRead More
Director of Systems & Training Operations
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
10.2022 - 09.2024Read More
Training Lead & Curriculum Specialist
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
12.2018 - 09.2022Read More
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2007 - CurrentRead More
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science from Aviation Operations
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Central Michigan University
Master of Arts from Education (Curriculum and Instruction)
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University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Science from General Psychology
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