Motivated Certified Instructor with integrated technology expertise provides classroom atmosphere conducive to continuous learning and student retention. Demonstrated experience and success teaching adult learners. Promotes student success through timely communication, growth-based feedback and strategy implementation that meet student needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Academy Instructor
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
04.2019 - Current
Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
Specialized in Mental Health Training for Police Officers, recruits as well as veteran in service training
Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
Met training needs with well-organized, factual programs based on contemporary requirements.
Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons.
Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities and student retention meetings.
Identified program successes and failures based on student assessments and course reviews.
Deployed technology and current research in instruction and monitored students' progress in use of online learning materials and technology.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Field Training Unit Police Officer
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
06.2018 - Current
Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
Trained and mentored numerous new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
Established and maintained quality control standards.
Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
Police Officer
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
10.2014 - Current
Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
Provided testimony in court proceedings.
Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Court Bailiff
City Of Indianapolis
08.2010 - 10.2014
Maintained order in courtroom during trial and guarded jury from outside contact.
Maintained courtroom facilities, evidence and calendars.
Called court to order and announced judge entrances.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southport High School
Indianapolis, IN
No Degree -
IUPUI
Indianapolis, IN
Skills
Immersive Activities
Interactive Media
Instructional Techniques
Social Perceptiveness
Interactive Learning
Organize Tools
Training Classes
Develop Courses
Individualized Lesson Plans
Constitutional Law
Complex Problem-Solving
Student Performance Evaluation
Accomplishments
Achieved department Accommodation by completing physical training retention program for recruits to meet physical requirements.
Supervised 10 recruit classes ranging in 70 plus recruits per class
Used Microsoft Excel to develop tracking spreadsheets for Recruit Training
Continue to create new training curriculums each year for recruit/ in-service training
Collaborated with team of Mental Health Professionals in the development of an Autism Awareness training program for Police Recruits and Veteran Police Officers
Created a way to implement individualized training plans for struggling employees to ensure successful completion of their training program.
Certification
Certified Mental Health First Aid Training [NAMI], 2015
Certified Field Training Officer [IMPD] 2018
Certified General Instructor, [Indiana Law Enforcement Academy] 2019
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