Michael Penrod
Hiawatha,IA
Summary
Experienced and dedicated professor skilled in using proven teaching methods and motivation to prepare students for personal and professional success. Mentors students to cultivate future field leaders.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor of Criminal Justice
Kirkwood Community College's Environmental Training Center
Cedar Rapids, IA
08.2000 - 05.2024
- Advised students on academic issues and career paths.
- Assisted in the recruitment of new faculty members into the department.
- Served on college-wide committees tasked with developing policies or procedures.
- Developed and implemented course materials, such as syllabi, lectures, readings, assignments and exams.
- Mentored faculty members in teaching methods and best practices.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Collaborated with staff members to design curricula for new courses or programs.
- Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment.
Master Police Officer
Columbia, Missouri Police Department
Columbia, Missouri
06.1981 - 07.1993
- Prepared detailed reports concerning activities during shift including arrests made, citations issued, suspicious persons or incidents observed.
- Collected physical evidence at crime scenes that could be used in court proceedings.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect criminal activity and enforce laws.
- Provided assistance in hazardous situations such as natural disasters, hostage crises, and vehicle accidents.
- Responded to emergency calls and conducted investigations, interviews, and interrogations.
Intelligence Analyst (E-5)
United States Army Reserve
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
02.1978 - 01.1981
- Analyzed data from a variety of sources to identify potential targets, threats or opportunities.
- Assisted with developing strategies and tactics based on gathered information regarding adversary capabilities, intentions and goals.
- Organized classified material into databases for easy retrieval by analysts when needed.
- Produced daily situational awareness reports for senior leadership teams outlining current developments in assigned areas.
- Collaborated with other members of the Intelligence Community to ensure timely sharing of relevant information.
- Evaluated raw information for relevance and accuracy before incorporating it into assessments or reports.
Police Officer
Columbia, Missouri Police Department
Columbia, Missouri
06.1973 - 12.1977
- Attended training sessions to maintain proficiency in law enforcement techniques.
- Organized crime scene investigation, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Provided testimony in court when necessary concerning investigations conducted.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Central Missouri State University
Warrensburg, Missouri08-1986
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Sociology
Northeast Missouri State University
Kirksville, Missouri08-1973
Skills
- Course Planning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Progress Reporting
- Cultural Awareness
- Academic Counseling and Advising
- D2L
- Online Class Discussion
- Online Teaching
- Instructional Design
- Course Development
- Syllabus Development
- Curriculum Creation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Professor of Criminal Justice
Kirkwood Community College's Environmental Training Center
08.2000 - 05.2024
Master Police Officer
Columbia, Missouri Police Department
06.1981 - 07.1993
Intelligence Analyst (E-5)
United States Army Reserve
02.1978 - 01.1981
Police Officer
Columbia, Missouri Police Department
06.1973 - 12.1977
Master of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Central Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Sociology
Northeast Missouri State University
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