Michael Whisenand
Glendora,CA
Summary
Skilled Instructor proficient in documentation and compliance. Successful at cultivating a student-focused culture without sacrificing quality of instruction. Ready to apply 7 years of progressive experience to challenging new role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Instructor
Transdev Alternative Services
03.2025 - Current
- Created, modified, and upheld a new curriculum for instructor training for LA.
- Monitored new curriculum across all instructors to ensure policy and training compliance.
- Worked with Training Supervisor to onboard incoming trainees (Groups of 15+ per week).
AV Instructor
Transdev Alternative Services
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Had average group size of 5-15 trainees each week.
Autonomous Vehicle Operator
Transdev Alternative Services
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Ensured personal performance strongly surpassed minimum metrics requirements for driving, often meeting 85% efficiency.
- Managed depot and employees to ensure process optimization during shift.
Music Instructor
Saturday Conservatory of Music
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Tutored students in musical theory principals.
- Developed and presented lectures on range of music-related subjects for classes of up to 20 students.
- Prepared students for auditions for institutions by aiding with music selection, assigning practice hours required for mastery of piece and assessing progress and accuracy in playing.
Store Manager / Music Instructor
Arcadia Music
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Overhauled management and expense system for better monitoring of rental and class agreements.
- Managed store and employees to ensure great customer service and maximum sales.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education, Bass Trombone
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CASkills
- Program management
- Documentation requirements
- Curriculum development
- Learning management systems
- Content delivery
- Process optimization
Timeline
Lead Instructor
Transdev Alternative Services
03.2025 - Current
AV Instructor
Transdev Alternative Services
11.2024 - 03.2025
Autonomous Vehicle Operator
Transdev Alternative Services
08.2024 - 11.2024
Music Instructor
Saturday Conservatory of Music
01.2023 - 07.2024
Store Manager / Music Instructor
Arcadia Music
01.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education, Bass Trombone
California State University, Long Beach
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