WALTER RIDENER
Winchester,USA
Summary
Devoted Instructor with outstanding knowledge of curriculum design and deep understanding of investigations. Proven success in involving all types of students in adult educational classrooms and working tirelessly for student comprehension. Expert in communications and organizational skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor III
Department Of Criminal Justice Training
03.2015 - Current
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Promoted a 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.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- 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.
- Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of group projects and team-building activities.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to facilitate understanding of complex subjects.
- Enhanced student critical thinking skills through problem-based learning activities.
- Enhanced curriculum development with incorporation of current events and real-world applications.
- Increased student participation with introduction of group projects and collaborative learning sessions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create more cohesive and integrated curriculum.
- Utilized multimedia resources to enrich learning experience and cater to visual and auditory learners.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Soccer Head Coach/Special Education Paraeducator
George Rogers Clark High School
09.2010 - 04.2018
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs, including equipment and travel arrangements.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Played essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction.
Police Officer/Narcotics Detective
Lexington Police Department
07.1995 - 07.2010
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Oversaw more than 250 criminal investigations each year, specializing in narcotic cases.
- Worked with investigations team to surveil and capture drug offenders for possession and distribution of illegal narcotics and prescription drugs.
- Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized court hearings.
- Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
- Sorted, organized and eliminated tips on daily basis to keep open investigations moving forward.
Police Officer
Hindman Police Department
07.1991 - 06.1995
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Policed assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
Police Officer
Pippa Passes Police Department
08.1989 - 07.1991
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University Of The Cumberlands
08.2019
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
Prestonsburg, KY08.1987
Skills
- Student records management
- Student Progress Reporting
- Special Needs Teaching
- Continuing Education
- Testing and grading
- Classroom management
- Adult Education
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Student rapport
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum design
- Fundraising
- Student engagement
- Special education
- Group learning mechanics
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Expertise in subject matter
- Continuous professional development
- Collaborative team player
- Engaging presentation style
- Online teaching experience
- Student evaluation
- Classroom management techniques
- Effective lesson planning
- Curriculum development expertise
- Assignment grading
- Differentiated instruction techniques
- Innovative lesson planning
- Attendance monitoring
- Continuing education
- Informative lectures
- Diverse student populations
- Learning objectives
- Adult learning
- Quizzes, tests, and exams
- Detailed instruction
- Curriculum planning and implementation
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal and social skills
- Team collaboration
- Student motivation and engagement
- Team teaching and collaboration
- Online teaching
- Audio-visual aids
Timeline
Instructor III
Department Of Criminal Justice Training
03.2015 - Current
Soccer Head Coach/Special Education Paraeducator
George Rogers Clark High School
09.2010 - 04.2018
Police Officer/Narcotics Detective
Lexington Police Department
07.1995 - 07.2010
Police Officer
Hindman Police Department
07.1991 - 06.1995
Police Officer
Pippa Passes Police Department
08.1989 - 07.1991
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University Of The Cumberlands
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