Thad Chandler
Savannah
Summary
Dynamic instructor and safety consultant with a proven track record at Better Safety Training, enhancing student performance through tailored feedback and innovative teaching methods. Skilled in effective communication and curriculum development,
Over twenty (20) years of law enforcement experience. I have worked and seen both really functional and properly established work zones and ill advised, potentially catastrophic work zones. I pride myself in following established protocols and curriculums when it comes to public safety.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor / Safety Consultant
Better Safety Training
09.2025 - Current
- 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`.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Qualified by American Traffic Safety Services Association as a Flagger Trainer.
- Conducted ATSSA classes using uniformed standards and protocols set by MUTCD and the American Traffic Safety Services Association.
Assistant Troop Commander / State Trooper
Alabama Department Of Public Safety
09.1996 - 02.2018
- Exercised sound judgment under high-pressure situations, making critical decisions that protected lives and property.
- Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection in highway construction zones.
- Facilitated safe highway work zones ensuring Barriers, Barricades, Flaggers, and equipment were properly placed and working.
- Managed a safe workzone by using high visibility, emergency equipment as early warning devices for the motoring public.
- Directed large volumes of traffic and paced traffic through interstate, county and city work zones.
- Investigated serious physical injury and fatalities related to highway work zones.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monroe County High School
Monroeville, AL05-1981
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12-1989
Skills
- Effective verbal communication
- Confident speaking abilities
- Effective class instruction
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Fostering student involvement
- Academic feedback
- Encouraging student engagement
Accomplishments
- Achieved 98% CDL Class A and B pass rate through effectively helping with performance skills test such as backing, negotiating hazards and driving in adverse conditions.
- Conducted Three (3) Flagger Trainer courses and received excellent evaluations.
Certification
American Traffic Safety Services Association Certificate
FDOT Approved Temporary Traffic Control: Advanced Course.
Timeline
Instructor / Safety Consultant
Better Safety Training
09.2025 - Current
Assistant Troop Commander / State Trooper
Alabama Department Of Public Safety
09.1996 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Monroe County High School
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
University of South Alabama
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