* Prepared an annual Master Training Plan and developed a schedule for the year reflecting school activities and Jr ROTC objectives and activities* Performed administrative tasks such as documenting parent/teacher meetings, counseling students, and updating the electronic grade book system; maintained student records and provided student enrollment and progress reports as required* Actively recruited and retained new students, marketed the JROTC program in the Chicago public schools… Show more * Prepared an annual Master Training Plan and developed a schedule for the year reflecting school activities and Jr ROTC objectives and activities* Performed administrative tasks such as documenting parent/teacher meetings, counseling students, and updating the electronic grade book system; maintained student records and provided student enrollment and progress reports as required* Actively recruited and retained new students, marketed the JROTC program in the Chicago public schools and local community area by assisting in maintaining the minimum enrollment of 10 percent of the school’s total student enrollment.* Achieved the curricular requirements in accordance with Illinois’ learning standards and the City school district’s program of instruction.* Successfully improved learning proficiency of the sophomore and junior cadets during this academic tenure (Illinois testing scores improved per student by an average of 1.7 points for two consecutive years) military and academic subjects taught. * Continuously improved instruction by staying abreast of new and alternative instructional and motivational techniques through the U.S. Amy Cadet Command training and, enrollment in the Interdisciplinary studies program at Governors State University * Worked to implement and support changes to the curriculum and teaching methodology within the Jr ROTC department. Show less

Retirement at Fort Riley, KS