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Ivan M. Kaminsky

Livingston

Summary

Professional educator with robust background in teaching and curriculum development. Proven ability to engage students and enhance their academic performance through innovative instructional methods. Strong emphasis on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving measurable results. Skilled in fostering positive learning environment, delivering comprehensive subject matter expertise, and supporting institutional goals.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

ADJUNCT COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR

Maricopa County Community College District, Colorado Technical University Online, Northern Arizona University Online
11.2003 - Current
  • Instruct Criminal Justice related courses in the community college and University environment, both in person and online.
  • Design learning objectives and mentor students for academic and professional advancement, being available and flexible with students schedules, even outside the class room to ensure all students had access to necessary resources for success.
  • Utilizing almost 30 years of law enforcement to help incorporate real-world examples into lessons to make complex concepts more accessible and engaging for students.
  • Contribute to the educational environment of the college and University by developing courses and curriculum, text book writing and review, and promote the justice studies programs and student needs. Course instructed most often include: Intro to Criminal Justice, Criminology, Victimology, Criminal Investigations and Police Function.
  • Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to enhance student learning and participation.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, incorporating best practices for effective instruction and learning outcomes.
  • Worked closely with academic advisors to identify at-risk students early in the semester and develop targeted intervention strategies for increased retention rates.
  • Mentored current/graduated students one on one in the application for a higher education and/or application/interview process in a criminal justice employment.

POLICE DETECTIVE SERGEANT

Globe, AZ PD
07.2020 - 01.2024
  • Review and assign criminal investigations, supervise and mentor for lower-level detectives as they plan, organize and conduct their investigative activity.
  • Assisting in their investigations, case management, oversee property and evidence room management and audits, supervise and train evidence technicians in crime scene processing.
  • Conduct interviews of witnesses and suspects to develop evidence and or testimony used to resolve criminal complaints.
  • Maintain a liaison with other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
  • Testify before grand juries, Courts and administrative hearings on criminal and investigative findings.
  • Assist command staff with agency accreditation efforts and oversight of Family Advocacy Center for the benefit of everyone in the community region.
  • Collaborate with local community college and law enforcement agencies to initiate formation of a college based law enforcement training academy.
  • Retried January 2024 and moved to the Great State of Texas.

SENIOR MANAGER - LE RELATIONS SW REGION (AZ, NM, NV and CA)

Aftermath Services
09.2019 - 03.2021
  • Manage, train and mentor marketing team, and lead marketing efforts in southwest region of the United States.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, along with Medical Examiner Offices throughout assigned region in order to achieve maximum results that support bioremediation company interests.
  • Provide training to law enforcement agencies and other account holders on criminal investigations, crime scene processing and bioremediation.
  • Attend and represent the company at conferences and trade shows.

POLICE OFFICER/DETECTIVE

Chandler, AZ PD
05.1995 - 09.2019
  • Positions include service as a patrol officer, field-training officer, sex offender registration and tracking coordinator, and sex crimes/child abuse detective.
  • Detective in the robbery/homicide unit for 18 years, where responsibilities included the investigation of armed robberies, kidnappings, aggravated assaults, death investigations, officer use of deadly force and homicides.
  • Manage crime scenes, gather evidence, and question witnesses.
  • Work with victim families, informants, other police and social agencies, in ongoing investigations.
  • Lead critical incident responses, ensuring coordination among emergency services during high-pressure situations.
  • Led critical incident responses, ensuring coordination among emergency services during high-pressure situations.
  • Participate in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
  • Display sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
  • Utilize excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
  • Member of AZCART (Arizona Child Abduction Response Team) - responded to child abductions cases state wide as part of AZCART to support host agency that had jurisdictional responsibility.
  • Adjunct instructor at Phoenix Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy.
  • Provide and facilitate in-service training to officers and detectives in areas of expertise.

PROBATION OFFICER

Maricopa County Adult Probation Department
02.1993 - 05.1995
  • Supervision and management of adults probationers to aid in their reintegration to the community.
  • Assist clients in complying with Court orders related to employment, counseling and education.
  • Developed individualized case management plans tailored to offender rehabilitation needs.
  • Collaborated with community resources to facilitate access to treatment programs and services.
  • Provided guidance and support to offenders in developing life skills for successful reintegration.
  • Evaluated risk factors and recommended interventions to promote public safety and reduce recidivism.

Education

MASTERS - CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO

MASTERS - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Northern Arizona University
Gilbert, AZ

BACHELOR OF ARTS - HISTORY, Minor Political Science

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Inclusive education
  • Academic writing
  • Student motivation
  • Online class discussion
  • Online teaching
  • Course planning
  • Subject matter expertise
  • Adaptable teaching
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Personable and approachable

Timeline

POLICE DETECTIVE SERGEANT

Globe, AZ PD
07.2020 - 01.2024

SENIOR MANAGER - LE RELATIONS SW REGION (AZ, NM, NV and CA)

Aftermath Services
09.2019 - 03.2021

ADJUNCT COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR

Maricopa County Community College District, Colorado Technical University Online, Northern Arizona University Online
11.2003 - Current

POLICE OFFICER/DETECTIVE

Chandler, AZ PD
05.1995 - 09.2019

PROBATION OFFICER

Maricopa County Adult Probation Department
02.1993 - 05.1995

MASTERS - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Northern Arizona University

BACHELOR OF ARTS - HISTORY, Minor Political Science

Arizona State University

MASTERS - CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Colorado Technical University

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