Joseph Smith
Prattville,AL
Summary
Dedicated Criminal Justice Professor, well-positioned to develop and deliver an engaging curriculum to increase student achievement—proven history of promoting high academic expectations and providing quality instruction to foster student progress and comprehension. Active, seasoned, and vastly experienced police detective specializing in criminal investigations, homicide/death investigation, crime scene analysis, evidence collection, and interviews and interrogations, creating a unique learning experience for students by teaching textbook information with the inclusion of real-world application in the criminal justice field. Recently retired Air National Guard Security Forces and Professional Military Development instructor, committed and engaging, gifted in engagement and guidance of students with their military educational development and career progression.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Criminal Justice Professor
Faulkner University
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered learning-centered instruction, continuously cultivating welcoming and inclusive learning environments.
- Prepared lesson plans, instructional aids, and supplemental teaching materials to promote student comprehension and intellectual curiosity.
- Implemented lesson plans and motivated students to learn and participate.
- Used assessments to monitor student understanding, modified instruction, and provided student feedback.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Police Detective
Montgomery Police Department
10.2003 - Current
- Investigated many types of criminal cases involving property and person crimes.
- Specialize in Homicide Investigations and crime scene analysis.
- Expert in criminal and constitutional law, with application in the criminal justice field.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case, vastly increasing success with criminal prosecution.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, established timelines, and offered law enforcement expertise.
Formal Military Instructor
187th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard
04.2011 - 09.2023
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Troy University
Troy, AL05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Troy University
Troy, AL03.2021
Formal Military Instructor - Principles of Instruction (POI)
Air University Extension Course Program
Maxwell Afb-gunter Annex, AL04.2011
Skills
- Innovative Teaching Methods
- Student Mentorship
- Performance Measurement
- Providing Feedback
- Testifying in Cases
- Evidence Collection and Preservation
- Information Documentation
- Conducting Investigations
- Criminal Law Proficiency
- Interviewing Skills
- Interrogation Expertise
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Adjunct Criminal Justice Professor
Faulkner University
08.2023 - Current
Formal Military Instructor
187th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard
04.2011 - 09.2023
Police Detective
Montgomery Police Department
10.2003 - Current
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Troy University
Formal Military Instructor - Principles of Instruction (POI)
Air University Extension Course Program
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