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Kevin Adams

Goshen,IN

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Trainer

Elkhart Community Schools
Elkhart, IN
01.2016 - 08.2023
  • Supervised classroom during training delivery to determine if staff followed classroom guidelines and fulfilled necessary requirements of course objectives.

Therapeutic Foster Parent

Benchmark Family Services
Mishawaka, IN
08.2002 - 07.2019
  • Taught basic life skills such as time management, money management, cooking skills and laundry skills.
  • Provided a safe and nurturing home environment for children in foster care.
  • Created individualized behavioral plans with goals to meet the needs of each child.
  • Supported children's educational development by ensuring they attended school regularly, providing tutoring if needed, and attending parent-teacher conferences when appropriate.
  • Attended court hearings related to the child's case plan as requested or required by the court system.
  • Participated in meetings with caseworkers, attorneys, psychologists, social workers, teachers, counselors and other professionals as needed to discuss issues related to the child's well-being.
  • Assisted in developing transition plans for children leaving foster care into a permanent placement setting.
  • Provided transportation for appointments or activities when necessary.
  • Served as an advocate for children in their placements through active participation in discussions about their future plans .
  • Collaborated with mental health professionals to ensure that prescribed medications were administered correctly and consistently monitored for effectiveness and side effects.
  • Maintained detailed records of all interactions with clients including progress notes and incident reports.

Delivery Courier

DHL Express
South Bend, IN
02.2010 - 12.2010
  • Ensured timely delivery of packages to customers in accordance with company standards.
  • Organized and maintained records for all deliveries, including tracking numbers and delivery confirmation.
  • Created daily delivery routes to maximize efficiency while minimizing travel time.
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo from vehicles using appropriate equipment such as ramps or lift gates.

Brass Instruments Repair

Conn-Selmer
Elkhart, IN
01.1978 - 04.2009
  • I repaired brass instruments (trumpets,trombon
  • Replaced worn or damaged components in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
  • Adjusted system settings to ensure optimal performance of the machinery.
  • Operated hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers and drills for repair work.
  • Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes prior to releasing them from the facility.
  • Provided training sessions for other technicians on proper installation techniques for machinery components.
  • Monitored all repairs to ensure they are completed within a specified timeframe.
  • Evaluated defective items returned from customers for warranty purposes.
  • Reassembled equipment, completing inspections, testing or repairs.
  • Communicated with management, engineering and quality departments to solve technical repair problems.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
01-1975

High School Diploma -

Elkhart Memorial High School
Elkhart, IN
06-1973

Skills

  • Materials Preparation
  • Classroom oversight
  • Student Engagement
  • Program Management
  • Course Development
  • Curriculum Planning

Timeline

Academic Trainer

Elkhart Community Schools
01.2016 - 08.2023

Delivery Courier

DHL Express
02.2010 - 12.2010

Therapeutic Foster Parent

Benchmark Family Services
08.2002 - 07.2019

Brass Instruments Repair

Conn-Selmer
01.1978 - 04.2009

Associate of Arts - Business

Indiana University Bloomington

High School Diploma -

Elkhart Memorial High School

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