Afton Johnson
Zachary,LA
Summary
Dedicated and passionate [Job Title] with proven track record successfully leading student discussions and providing individualized instruction. Communicates effectively with administrators, faculty and parents. Well versed in educational standards and innovative teaching methods. Organized and detail-oriented individual with proven ability to effectively manage and motivate student learning. Collaborates with fellow professionals to promote stimulating learning environment. Offers strong organizational and student engagement skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Zachary Community School District
08.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Dispatcher
First Student Inc
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
- Managed conflict resolutions with customers, drivers and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect.
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of [Number] fleet vehicles.
- Maintained professional relationship with shippers, receivers and drivers to increase trust, reliability and rapport.
- Trained and provided guidance to new team members to apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
School Bus Driver Trainer
First Student In
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with supervisor of transportation to discuss department needs and goals.
- Tracked daily driver logs to comply with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated all company and regulatory paperwork.
- Scheduled mileage readings for reporting to accounting office and vendors.
- Evaluated performance of assigned personnel and provided corrective actions of trainees during simulator training.
- Contributed to incident reviews and investigated field occurrences to report to supervisor.
- Taught drivers how to drive, shift and back up trucks.
School Bus Driver
First Student Inc
04.2008 - 07.2021
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
Education
Medical - Billing & Coding/ Medical Office Administration
Delta College of Arts & Technology
Baton Rouge, LA2003
Skills
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Parent Communication
- Records Management
- Lesson Planning
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Zachary Community School District
08.2023 - Current
Dispatcher
First Student Inc
07.2021 - 03.2023
School Bus Driver Trainer
First Student In
06.2019 - 07.2021
School Bus Driver
First Student Inc
04.2008 - 07.2021
Medical - Billing & Coding/ Medical Office Administration
Delta College of Arts & Technology