Geoffrey Wells
Investigator/Instructor/LE
Belleville,IL
Summary
Adaptable professional with 25 years of experience and a proven knowledge of crisis communications, Investigations and Instructing. Aiming to leverage skills and experience to successfully engage and promote the Teacher/Instructor/Manager/Investigator role at a company. Talented Instructor, Trainer, Investigator and Mentor who effectively facilitates learning, builds rapport and exhibits professionalism in Investigations and Instruction. Adapting methods and materials based on varying needs, abilities due to the nature of the assigned tasks. Proficient in crafting clear objectives easily communicated to others. Instructor and Investigator with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster positive learning environment conducive to success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ADJUNCT AOJ INSTRUCTOR
South Western Illinois College (Police Academy)
Belleville
05.2013 - Current
- Part-Time instructor for Administration of Justice Curriculum
- Proficient in creating and maintaining several lesson plans.
- Proficient in communicating with students and provoking critical thinking.
- Proficient in providing practical and visual lesson to aid in student development and understanding.
- Promoted positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked nearly 100 student progress (per session), frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Participated in continual professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Evaluated hundreds of student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies for classroom success.
- Responsible for ensuring students possess abilities to comprehend subject matter and to apply what they have learned in testing or practical scenarios.
POLICE OFFICER
Belleville Police Department
Belleville IL
03.2008 - 04.2024
- Over eleven years of experience and expertise in Law Enforcement.
- Expert in training new Patrol Officers and overseeing their safe transition, education and development.
- Proficient in communication and working with anyone.
- Expert in managing problems and stressful situations.
- Proficient in identifying topics of concern, developing lesson plans and instructing students how to resolve critical topics.
- Expert in assessing and navigating critical incidents.
- Expert in multitasking and achieving series of goals.
- Juvenile Officer/School Resource Officer.
- Tier One: 4 E's Instructor.
- Field Training Officer.
- Expert in identifying vulnerable targets and persons and providing strategic thinking and planning to overcome vulnerability.
- Expert in preliminary investigation.
- Expert in identifying criminal behavior.
- Unique ability to apply critical thinking and empathy to decision making.
- Proficient in Leadership by fostering teamwork, trust and belief in mission.
- Proficient in motivation and implementing crawl, walk, run approach to teaching.
- Expert in acting in accordance with local, state and federal laws.
- Served 2 years in special unit with title of Detective St Clair County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) Operator and Team Leader.
- Proficient in communicating and training school Officials.
- School Resource Officials in St Clair County Alternative Education Center.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining high level of expertise within field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering professional work environment focused on public service.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Developer and Coordinator with Shop-with-a-Cop outreach community program.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Mentored junior officers on importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
- Supported supervisors with administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts and managing equipment inventory, increasing department efficiency and organization.
- Implemented community outreach initiatives that strengthened partnerships between residents and local law enforcement agencies.
- Served as school resource officer, improving relationships between youth and police through positive interactions and educational programs.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.
- Built rapport with at risk Juveniles in alternative school setting and created Chess club.
ADJUNT AOJ INSTRUCTOR
Lindenwood University
Belleville
08.2018 - 07.2020
- .Part-Time instructor for Administration of Justice Curriculum.
- Responsible for navigating, uploading and grading assignments in CANVAS.
- Responsible for keeping students on track with objectives and answering their questions.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining syllabus.
- Responsible for ensuring students possess ability to comprehend subject matter and ability to apply what they have learned in testing or practical scenarios.
- Proficient in providing practical and visual lesson to aid in student development and understanding.
- Proficient in communicating with students and provoking critical thinking.
- Proficient in creating and maintaining lesson plan.
- Promoted positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices for effective instruction.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies for classroom success.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
MEDICAL LOGISTICS
United States Air Force
Aviano And Scott AFB
12.1999 - 04.2008
- Experienced and expertise in Management and Leadership
- Experienced in Medical Logistics Business Administration
- Proficient in Systems Administration and Defense Contract Management
- Obtained Secret Security Clearance
- Trusted to professionally communicate with Command and Southern Command Head Quarters
- Proficiently and expertly communicated and maintain dialogue between USAF and Army during deployments to ensure mission critical objectives were met and exceeded
- Assembled and supervised 12 man team during Hurricane Katrina crisis; flawlessly distributed and maintained $3M worth of supplies and equipment toward relief efforts
- Assumed Chief Operations Officer position when key personnel deployed at rank of E5
- Supervised and administered over $350k of medical supplies to Central America; reduced excess by 70%
- Initiated and sustained contracts while using DOD sensitive programs
- Coordinated medical re-supply for 3 task force missions in 3 Central American countries
- Assisted in evacuation of 823 non-regulated patients during Hurricane Katrina
- Arranged million dollar contract requests and processed hundreds of vendor invoices with zero errors
- Multiple awards and medals
- USAF NCO Professional Military Education
- Separated as Sta Sergeant (E5) with Honorable Discharge
- Responsible for supervising and evaluating troops in accordance with USAF regulations and UCMJ.
Education
M.A. Criminal Justice Administration -
LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY
Belleville Campus05.2016
B.A. Criminal Justice -
LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY
Belleville Campus05.2012
Skills
- Communication
- De-escalation
- Instructing
- Motivation
- Decision making
- Listening and empathy
- Leadership
- Accomplishing goals
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Communication Skills
- Public Speaking
- Class Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Expertise in subject matter
- Ability to motivate students
- Group and individual instruction
- Adaptable teaching approach
- Online Teaching Experience
- Individualized Instruction Strategies
- Progress Evaluations
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Testing and grading
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Innovative lesson planning
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Schedule Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Positive Reinforcement
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Safety Protocols
- Online Teaching
- Documentation And Reporting
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Certification
- Police Officer
- Adjunct AOJ Instructor South Western Illinois College
- Adjunct AOJ Instructor Lindenwood University
- Conceal and Carry Instructor
- Pistol Instructor
- Shotgun Instructor
- Contact and Control Expert and Instructor
- Special Weapons and Tactics
Awards
cum laude
Additional Info
I love to play basketball with my high school buddies. Its a fun way to stay in decent shape and still maintain a close friendship. I am a die hard Bears fan (do not hold that against me). I am very serious about my Fantasy Football, being in multiple leagues and running a league for several years.
Personal Information
Title: Teacher/Instructor/Manager
Hobbies and Interests
Sports, Fantasy Football and Exercise
Timeline
ADJUNT AOJ INSTRUCTOR
Lindenwood University
08.2018 - 07.2020
ADJUNCT AOJ INSTRUCTOR
South Western Illinois College (Police Academy)
05.2013 - Current
POLICE OFFICER
Belleville Police Department
03.2008 - 04.2024
MEDICAL LOGISTICS
United States Air Force
12.1999 - 04.2008
M.A. Criminal Justice Administration -
LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY
B.A. Criminal Justice -
LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY