Andre Isbell
Criminal Justice Professor and Program Coordinator at Galveston College- Claim this Profile
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Galveston College
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Criminal Justice Professor and Program Coordinator
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Aug 2022 - Present
Full-time faculty at Galveston college. My duties include teaching, curriculum development, student recruitment, and advising; professional attainment; and service to the department, college, university, and the community. Currently, I teach undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice with a teaching load of 15 hours per semester. I also work closely with the department chairperson to determine what classes are offered and when they will be offered and advise students of possible internships and jobs in the criminal justice field. Show less
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Blue Mountain College
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Program Director
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Jul 2021 - Aug 2022
The teaching of undergraduate courses in criminal justice or tangential fields as required by the College. Carry out professional activities, research, and writing projects within the discipline as appropriate, advise students on their academic programs and scheduling, and perform service duties as needed within the department and college The teaching of undergraduate courses in criminal justice or tangential fields as required by the College. Carry out professional activities, research, and writing projects within the discipline as appropriate, advise students on their academic programs and scheduling, and perform service duties as needed within the department and college
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Northwest Career College
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Criminal Justice Instructor
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Nov 2020 - Jul 2021
Conduct classroom and lab activities according to program requirements to ensure students acquire the personal, interaction, and professional/vocational skills to be effective in criminal justice or security professionals. Serve as a mentor, develops and maintains positive and professional relationships with students in order to monitor and resolve students’ concerns Participate in activities and meetings in order to stay informed of current private and political events that will foster professional and professional growth. Show less
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MILELE FOUNDATION (NGO),
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KAMPALA, UGANDA
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Advisory Board Member
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Jun 2018 - Dec 2020
Board Member Volunteered extensively with NGOs in Kampala, Uganda. Developed programs to assist vulnerable children from economical, physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and exploitation. • Developed a juvenile justice program to reduce the number of juveniles in police custody and to also encourage positive interactions with law enforcement. • Created a disability program for the Milele Foundation to address the needs of disabled children in Kampala, Uganda. Educated children and parents about abuse specific to disabled children. • Wrote mission statement and guidelines for the Milele Foundation that aligned programs and goals with measurable results. • Developed evaluation guides for the Milele Foundation to measure outcomes and identify both strengths and weaknesses. Show less
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Score Plus Academy Pvt Ltd.
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India
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Instructor and Training Manager
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Jan 2015 - Jun 2018
Instructed English to Arabic speaking students individually or in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Observed and evaluated students’ work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement. • Provided one on one help to struggling students who required additional instruction and aided them with course material. • Developed teaching materials and communicative activities for integrated skills lessons. • Planned and delivered integrated skills lessons that incorporated the communicative and student-centered teaching approaches. • Maintained records and compiled reports in an accurate and timely manner. • Assessed reading, speaking, and writing skills. • Organized and conducted presentations and filed materials for distribution to students. Show less
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Ashland
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Supervisor, Security Services
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Dec 2014 - Oct 2016
2014-Present Security Services Manager for Ashland Inc. in Dublin, OH Developed and administered company security program for multiple facilities located worldwide. Administer, direct, and review security operation programs to ensure a safe and secure environment for employees, visitors, customers and others. Advise management in improving and carrying out policies in accordance with corporate security plan, state and federal regulations. Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine how to make facilities safe and secure. Develop methods to improve security policies, processes, and practices, and recommend changes to senior management. Direct preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform managers, employees and others of security policies, procedures and practices. Manage the design and development of specialized training to guide security officers and others through security decisions and actions. Monitor security policies, programs or procedures to ensure compliance with internal security policies, licensing requirements, or applicable government security requirements, policies, and directives. Coordinated security projects 650K initiative to streamline background screening process. Joint venture between Legal, HR and IT. Developed and implemented bomb threat, cargo theft, active shooter, civil disturbance emergency event plans. Provided guidance to senior level managers and executives on safety and security issues Manage Ashland’s Background screening program and Identification Badge program on a global basis. Conducted investigations of reports of criminal activities and violations of safety standards. Compiles security incident details for inclusion in reports, maintains contact information and daily distribution reports to senior management. Show less
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Husky Energy
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Canada
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Security Coordinator
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Dec 2012 - Dec 2014
Manage Husky Refinery security program. Oversee refinery perimeter alarm system, LENEL access control system and CCTV system. Ensure compliance with Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) required by Department of Homeland Security. Interact with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. Managed 30 security officers, recruited new security officers, maintained adequate staffing levels, and properly trained officers, completed payroll, ensured compliance with all Allied Barton and Husky policies and procedures, and coached to improve performance. Coordinated security projects $471K to install 4 new vehicle barriers at entry points to reduce chance for unauthorized entry. Consult with Engineering, Safety and IT to classify and design correct barriers. $954K initiative to upgrade turnstiles that will process 2K workers daily and prevent fraud. Joint venture between Engineering, Safety, IT and Security. $562K camera upgrade project for better detection of unlawful visitors and increased protection of company assets. Show less
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United States Air Force Security Forces
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Flight Chief for Security Forces USAF
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Nov 2010 - Aug 2012
Provide oversight and direction to security/LE of 25,000 personnel, 3 geographically separate base areas, and 3 housing communities. Worked in partnership with key base/community command agencies during normal, emergency and contingency operations. Monitored and supervised 322 alarmed facilities, including 35 personnel, an installation confinement facility, and AF assets valued at $22B. Expertly operate all radio, telephonic, Law Enforcement Automated Data System, and emergency 911 communications. Oversaw the entire flight for emergency actions which consists of 25 to 30 people. Supervise, train, and evaluate work performance of troops while writing award packages to discipline letter and documenting their negative and positive work performances. Show less
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Base Defense Operations Controller
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Jan 2007 - Oct 2010
Provided security for 24K personnel, three geographically separated areas and five military housing areas. Responded to alarm activation's, established cordons and conducted evacuations for 361 facilities exceeding $1B. Area supervisor for flight line operations, security of Air Force aircraft and munitions resources valued at $22B- Enforces traffic regulations/responds to emergencies for 50K vehicles entering/exiting eight base gates daily
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Installation Patrolman
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Mar 2004 - Dec 2007
Rendered direct assistance and coordinated the investigation of accidents and crimes, and conducted apprehensions. Proactively responded to security incidents affecting $32.3B worth of aerospace defense systems. Ensured all operations were in compliance with security regulations, policies, and procedures. Handled and controlled entry into protection level 1, 2, and 3 restricted areas containing both alert and one-of-a-kind aircraft. Conducted visual assessment of restricted area boundaries.
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Education
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Walden University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Criminal Justice and Corrections -
Penn State University
Master's degree, Homeland Security -
American Public University System
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Homeland Security -
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Science (A.S.), Criminal Justice and Corrections