Andy NOH Nelson

Driver Education and Instructor Trainer Expert

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DRIVERS EDUCATION EDUCATOR DRIVER EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR TRAINER DRIVER INSTRUCTOR FOR EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS OR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES Dedicated academic and driver education professional committed to providing comprehensive individualized instruction to all new drivers. Skilled in implementing classroom management protocols in and out of the physical and mobile classroom. Utilizes instructional techniques and diverse learning styles to achieve stimulating engagement of the learner. Demonstrates capacity to educate, motivate and introduce driver education/safety to culturally diverse stakeholders; parents, teens and adults. Strong collaborative, interpersonal, organizational and leadership qualities. EDUCATIONAL EXPERTISE Principles of Driving –Curriculum Development – Situational Driving Instruction – Commentary Driving Psychology of Driving - Driving with Autism, Anxiety, ADHD and other Executive Functioning Disorders - Driving with Individuals with Cognitive and Physical Disabilities Driver Rehabilitation Evaluation and Instruction - Driving Rehabilitation Prescription Indian Hills Community College October 2023 - Present Adjunct Instructor, Driver Education: Classroom & Behind-the-Wheel • Provides instruction to students on becoming classroom and behind-the-wheel instructors • Utilizes ANSTSE curriculum GrandView University February 2022 – Sept 2023 Adjunct Instructor, Driver Education: Classroom & Behind-the-Wheel • Provides instruction to students on becoming classroom and behind-the-wheel instructors • Utilizes ANSTSE curriculum Heartland Mobility/Safer Driver Solutions, Statewide December 2016 – Present Drivers Education Classroom, Behind-the-Wheel Instructor & Driver Rehabilitation Professional • Provides instruction in Drivers Education, both in classroom/online and in-vehicle Instruction . • Administers curriculum to Iowa DOT and National standards, including assignments and assessments • Delivers behind-the-wheel instruction to students on all traffic laws and manners of safe driving • Developed Driving for Exceptional Learners (DEL) program – utilized statewide • Provides individualized instruction to individuals with autism, ADHD, anxiety and other executive functioning disorders and those with physical barriers to driving. • We have a 90% success rate among all DEL enrollees • DEL is only program of its kind in Iowa and the Midwest. • Only Driver Rehabilitation Professional with full credentials from ADED in Midwest. • Performs driving evaluations, analyzing student performance based on instructional techniques utilized. • Cultivates a positive in-vehicle classroom atmosphere conducive to learning while promoting excellent student/instructor interaction. EDUCATION, LICENSES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT ADED Micro Credential: Driver Rehabilitation Professional, Specialized Instructor Badge & Older Driver Badge, 2021 Autism Badge, 2023 Behind the Wheel with ADHD certification, 2018 Iowa Department of Transportation, Driver Education Advisory Committee 2024 – Driver Education Audit Sub Committee, 2024 - Driver Education Curriculum Sub Committee, 2024 - ADTSEA, (American Driver Traffic & Safety Education Association) Midwest Regional Board Member, 2024 – 2027 ADTSEA, Curriculum Committee, 2024 - ADTSEA, Education and Training Committee, 2022 - ADTSEA Institutional MemberADTSEA, National Driver Education Teaching Credential, 2020 ADED, Iowa/Nebraska Board President, 2022 – 2023 ADED, Education and Training Committee, 2022 - 2023 ADED (Association of Driver Rehabilitation Specialists) Member, 2017 – Iowa Association of Safety Education, State Board President, 2018 – Iowa Teacher Initial License Folder #1015678, 2016 CDL Class A License: Endorsements: School Bus, Passenger, Combination, Air Brakes and Tanker BA, Secondary Education, Buena Vista University, 2016 MBA, University of Phoenix, 2013 BA, Psychology - Buena University, 2011