Dennis Edwards
Adjunct Professor
Durant,IA
Summary
Experienced safety professional with a background in accident investigation, safety audits, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in identifying hazards, documenting deficiencies, and supporting corrective action.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Assistant
Riverbend Transit
Davenport, IA
08.2022 - 10.2025
- Assisted with safety inspections of vehicles, facilities, and work areas to identify risks.
- Monitored transit operations for safety hazards and escalated concerns to support corrective action.
- Reviewed incident reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal safety procedures.
Supervisor
I&M Rail Link
Davenport, IA
04.1997 - 07.2003
- Trained employees on procedures, safe practices, and job expectations.
- Coordinated train movements, crew assignments, and work schedules to support on-time performance.
- Monitored compliance with railroad safety rules, operating procedures, and federal regulations.
- Trained new employees on job duties, equipment use, and operational safety expectations.
Adjunct Professor
Kirkwood Community Coollege
Davenport, IA
08.2000 - 05.2001
- Designed lesson plans, assignments, and assessments to drive student mastery of course material.
- Delivered course instruction aligned with syllabus, learning outcomes, and department standards.
- Evaluated student work and delivered timely feedback to support academic improvement.
- Adapted teaching methods to support diverse learning styles and classroom needs.
- Communicated regularly with students regarding expectations, progress, and available support resources.
- Collaborated with department faculty to refine curriculum and ensure instructional consistency.
- Guided students during office hours and provided clear, supportive instruction for academic questions.
- Taught Constitutional Law, Race Relations, Sociology, and Criminology courses, providing instruction to up to 50 undergraduate students.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
- Empowered students to take ownership of their education by facilitating opportunities for independent research projects within specific areas of interest.
Federal Safety Inspector
Federal Railroad Administration
Des Moines, NM
05.1995 - 03.1997
- Evaluated operating practices against FRA standards and railroad safety procedures.
- Investigated incidents and accidents to identify root causes and recommend improvements.
- Documented safety deficiencies and prepared detailed reports for corrective action.
- Reviewed maintenance records, inspection logs, and repair documentation for accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
University of Missouri
Kansas City, MO05.1991
No Degree - Law
University of Missouri, School of Law
Kansas City, MONo Degree - Law
University of Missouri, School of Law
Columbia, MOMaster of Science - Public Services Administration
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO05.1996
Master of Arts - Sociology
Central Missouri State University
Warrensburg Mo05.1995
Master of Science - Transportation Safety
Central Missouri State University
Warrensburg, MO05.1994
Skills
- Accident analysis
- Safety audits
- Safety training
- Excavation safety
Timeline
Safety Assistant
Riverbend Transit
08.2022 - 10.2025
Adjunct Professor
Kirkwood Community Coollege
08.2000 - 05.2001
Supervisor
I&M Rail Link
04.1997 - 07.2003
Federal Safety Inspector
Federal Railroad Administration
05.1995 - 03.1997
No Degree - Law
University of Missouri, School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
University of Missouri
No Degree - Law
University of Missouri, School of Law
Master of Science - Public Services Administration
University of Central Missouri
Master of Arts - Sociology
Central Missouri State University
Master of Science - Transportation Safety
Central Missouri State University
Safety Student Of The Year, CMSU
Awarded Safety Student Of The Year Award by Central Missouri State University which recognized "OUTSTANDING WORK & ACHIEVMENT as a Student.