Elena Ledon
Good Hope,GA
Summary
Versatile and dynamic Instructor with a proven track record at Compass Community, adept in innovative teaching methods and curriculum development. Excelled in fostering learning skills development and academic instruction, enhancing student engagement and performance. Demonstrated leadership in emergency medical services with a commitment to excellence in education and safety. Showcases strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication, ensuring high levels of student success and safety preparedness.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
p Contractor with Compass Commun Athens
Athens, GA
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to instruct students on the principles of first responders.
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
- Created a positive learning environment by establishing open communication with students, parents and colleagues.
- Assessed student progress through tests and quizzes in order to evaluate understanding of course material.
- Planned laboratory experiments that would reinforce concepts taught during lectures or seminars.
- Adapted teaching methods based on the physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities of students.
- Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work.
Tutor/Instructor
Compass Community
Monroe, GA
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Prepared and administered tests to assess student understanding of course material.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to the needs of each student.
- Encouraged students to ask questions about topics they did not understand.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and progress.
- Organized group activities that allowed students to practice problem-solving skills collaboratively.
- Helped students develop critical thinking skills by engaging them in interactive dialogue about challenging concepts.
Tutor/Instructor
Compass Community Watkinsville
Good Hope, GA
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Provided comprehensive feedback on student progress, including areas for improvement and successes.
- Demonstrated various teaching techniques to engage students in the learning process.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to the needs of each student.
- Encouraged students to ask questions about topics they did not understand.
- Assisted students in developing effective study habits and strategies for success in school.
- Organized group activities that allowed students to practice problem-solving skills collaboratively.
Firefighter Paramedic LT/F2
City of Miami Beach
Miami Beach, FL
08.1999 - 09.2012
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims.
- Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment.
- Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
- Provided support services during natural disasters such as floods or hurricanes.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
Background Investigator
City of Miami Beach
Miami Beach, FL
08.2005 - 02.2009
- Conducted in-depth interviews with subjects, witnesses, and other individuals to obtain information regarding case backgrounds.
- Reviewed investigative documents including police reports, court records, and other related materials.
- Verified subject's identity by collecting and analyzing personal data such as fingerprints, driver's license numbers, social security numbers.
- Visited the subject's residence to verify residency status and conduct neighborhood canvassing.
- Utilized public databases to locate persons of interest or obtain additional background information on cases.
- Researched legal documents such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, divorce decrees, property records to determine facts relevant to investigations.
- Assessed credibility of sources through careful review of statements obtained during interviews or interrogations.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing findings from each investigation conducted.
- Interacted with local law enforcement agencies in order to gain access to confidential information not available through other sources.
- Collaborated with team members during joint investigations involving multiple jurisdictions across different states.
- Developed, implemented and maintained recruitment policies and procedures.
- Monitored adherence to employment laws within the organization.
- Reviewed resumes and applications for potential candidates.
- Organized job fairs or career events as part of recruitment efforts.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medicine
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FLSome College (No Degree) - Paramedicine
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSkills
- Academic instruction
- Learning skills development
- Innovative teaching methods
- Curriculum development
- Collaborative team player
- Public speaking
- Lesson planning
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Emergency medical services
- Critical decision-making skills
- Mass casualty incident response
- Documentation and reporting
- Medical records management
- Rig maintenance
- Excellent interviewing capability
- Investigative research
- Background investigations
- Superb problem-solving skills
- Report writing
- Effective communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Legal research
- Records management
- Candidate interviews
- Employment law
- Performance evaluation
- Records maintenance
- Recruitment
- Document management
Timeline
Instructor
p Contractor with Compass Commun Athens
08.2022 - 05.2024
Tutor/Instructor
Compass Community
08.2020 - 05.2022
Tutor/Instructor
Compass Community Watkinsville
08.2019 - 05.2020
Background Investigator
City of Miami Beach
08.2005 - 02.2009
Firefighter Paramedic LT/F2
City of Miami Beach
08.1999 - 09.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medicine
Broward College
Some College (No Degree) - Paramedicine
Miami Dade College
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