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AMANDA TEDESCHI

DE PERE,WI

Summary

Experienced professional and former Juvenile Officer/Family Caseworker, retired Michigan State Police Trooper, and current Adjunct Instructor offering 25 years of experience within the criminal justice field. Adaptable to various situations with effective communication skills and a determined work ethic. Specialties include case-management, report writing, reviewing court documents, working with foster families and parents during abuse/neglect proceedings, maintaining working relationships with service providers, and working with legal professionals. Safety-oriented, fair and professional when dealing with families and problem situations. Well-versed in criminal law and court procedures. Vast background in court testimony, field supervision, and case monitoring.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Instructor

Bay Community College, Iron Mountain Campus
, Michigan
08.2008 - Current
  • Instructed several Criminal Justice courses: Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Ethics, Highway Safety and Traffic Investigation, Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Justice Report Writing, Legal Issues in Corrections, as well as American Government.
  • Instructed several Directed Studies including, American Government, Criminal Investigation, Criminal Justice Ethics, Introduction to Corrections, Client Relations and Legal Issues in Corrections.
  • Prepared lectures based on current research in the field of history or political science.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance and grades for each student enrolled in the course.
  • Encouraged student participation through active engagement activities during class time.
  • Facilitated group discussions among students about class topics or assigned readings.
  • Created syllabi for each course to ensure that all topics were covered in accordance with the curriculum.
  • Provided constructive feedback to help improve student understanding of concepts being discussed.
  • Facilitated discussion groups among students to encourage critical thinking skills.
  • Class preparation, development of power point presentations, providing guest speakers, preparing examinations, quizzes, papers, and general instruction.

Intensive Juvenile Probation Officer/Caseworker

Dickinson County Probate/Family Court
, MI
02.2009 - 04.2023
  • Prepared reports for judicial proceedings
  • Made required weekly contact with clients and their families, as well as meetings with Department of Health and Human Services personnel regarding child protective proceedings, service provider's meetings, and family team meetings.
  • Developed rapport with clients to ensure relationship to assist with positive outcome for proceedings.
  • Worked occasional weekends and Holidays voluntarily.
  • Arranged for transportation for families to attend services, as well as school arrangements and functions.
  • Met with attorneys and their clients, as well as the prosecuting attorney to discuss court cases.
  • Regularly discussed court cases with the Probate Court Family Judge and made recommendations.
  • Advised clients with academics, including scheduling and attending IEPs.
  • Responsible for arranging services provided through the Court: tutoring, mental health evaluations, substance abuse evaluations and other support services including supervising parenting time. This also included drug testing.
  • Documented progress of parents/children and prepared status updates. Additionally, conducted visits with incarcerated parents at local jails.
  • Maintained relationships with families upon successful completion of reunification programs.

Criminal Justice Academic Advisor

Bay Community College, Iron Mountain Campus
, MI
04.2010 - 05.2013
  • Assisted returning and new students with scheduling classes each semester and provided information regarding possible careers after graduation with their specific degrees.
  • Being available by cell phone, email and office hours.
  • Advised students on academic matters such as degree requirements and course selection.

State Police Trooper

Michigan Department of State Police
, MI
09.1994 - 10.2007
  • Assigned to Gaylord and Iron River Posts
  • Responded to calls for service from citizens regarding suspicious persons or activities.
  • Enforced traffic laws and regulations on highways, roads, and city streets.
  • Served active warrants and subpoenas and patrolled designated districts in police vehicles.
  • Searched vehicles, buildings, homes and property for evidence and stolen property.
  • Wrote detailed arrest, incident, and traffic reports.
  • Rendered aid to accident victims and others requiring basic first aid for physical injuries.
  • Conducted field sobriety tests and used portable breathalyzers to perform tests.
  • Directed traffic during emergency and congested situations to facilitate vehicular flow.
  • Communicated with subjects and witnesses to acquire and verify information relevant to roadway accident investigations.
  • Investigated vehicular or roadway-related accidents, assisting persons involved and coordinating response.
  • Cultivated working relationships with colleagues, executives and community members to build trust and communication.
  • Worked within specialized unit to conduct investigations into systemic criminal issues, including Illegal drugs rings, gun trafficking and organized crime.
  • Used crime scene equipment to identify, collect, forensically examine and preserve physical evidence.
  • Performed comprehensive searches of people and property to identify controlled substances or contraband.
  • Prepared cases for trial and appeared and testified in court as witness.
  • Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
  • Patrolled designated to identify criminal activities, issue citations, prevent incidents and serve warrants.
  • Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
  • Supported future criminal cases by preparing detailed and accurate reports related to accidents, crime disturbances and complaints.
  • Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
  • Exceeded specific team goals and resolved issues by partnering with colleagues to share and implement service initiatives.
  • Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
  • Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
  • Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
  • Partnered with team members to implement service initiatives and achieve team objectives.
  • Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
  • Preserved evidence collected at crime scenes for use in court proceedings.
  • Performed first aid on injured individuals until medical help arrived.
  • Searched for stolen vehicles, drugs, weapons, fugitives, and missing persons.
  • Executed warrants issued by courts throughout the state.
  • Interviewed witnesses to obtain information related to criminal investigations.
  • Interacted with victims of crime to explain the legal process involved in their cases.
  • Aided other law enforcement agencies as needed.
  • Provided courtroom testimony concerning criminal investigations conducted.

Education

Michigan State Police 110th Trooper Recruit School, Graduated -

1995

BS degree - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement, Public Administration

Northern Michigan University
1994

Skills

  • Excellent communication, note-taking, and report writing skills
  • Microsoft Suite proficient
  • Able to handle stressful situations and diffuse conflicts
  • Work well independently or as part of a team
  • Ability to establish rapport with agencies and work collaboratively
  • Caseload management experience
  • Familiar with the juvenile legal system, as well as terminology, and procedures
  • Highly motivated

Certification

  • Trained and certified as a Juvenile Probation Officer/Caseworker through the Michigan Judicial Institute in conjunction with the Michigan Supreme Court
  • Certified online teaching through Bay de Noc Community College

Affiliations

Previously elected city council member for the City of Iron Mountain, Ward 3

  • Completed two-day On Course Training at Bay de Noc Community College, Escanaba, MI, June, 2012, along with continued education and in-service trainings
  • Certified for on-line teaching through Bay de Noc Community College
  • Reid Interview/Interrogation School for Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations
  • Trained by the Governor’s Task Force on Forensic Interviewing for child victims of abuse/neglect
  • Member of the Child Death Review Team, Otsego Co. and Dickinson Co., MI
  • Worked light duty at Kalkaska State Police Post reviewing police reports and covering administrative duties
  • Worked undercover with the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team
  • Served as the Intelligence Liaison Officer, Iron River Post
  • LSI course for SCAN (Scientific Content Analysis)
  • Advanced Accident Investigator School
  • Basic Interviewing, Counseling and Communication Techniques Seminar
  • Trained and certified as a Juvenile Probation Officer/Caseworker through the Michigan Judicial Institute in conjunction with the Michigan Supreme Court
  • Yearly seminars and training through the Michigan Department of State Police included: first aid, defensive tactics, firearms qualifications, drunken driving enforcement training (SFST), search and seizure training, child abuse and prevention training, legal updates, and report writing training among various other trainings
  • Continuing training through SCAO-State Court Administrative Office (MI) as Intensive Juvenile Officer/Family Caseworker

Timeline

Criminal Justice Academic Advisor

Bay Community College, Iron Mountain Campus
04.2010 - 05.2013

Intensive Juvenile Probation Officer/Caseworker

Dickinson County Probate/Family Court
02.2009 - 04.2023

Adjunct Instructor

Bay Community College, Iron Mountain Campus
08.2008 - Current

State Police Trooper

Michigan Department of State Police
09.1994 - 10.2007

Michigan State Police 110th Trooper Recruit School, Graduated -

BS degree - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement, Public Administration

Northern Michigan University

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