Amanda Collins
Woodville
Summary
Dedicated and safety-focused Substitute Bus Driver with extensive experience at the Jackson County Board of Education with Skyline High School. Expert in vehicle inspection and emergency response, ensuring student safety and compliance with traffic laws. Known for patience and empathy while managing diverse student needs and fostering a secure transportation environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute School Bus Driver
North Alabama Center for Educational Excellence
Scottsboro
06.2025 - Current
- Performed pre-trip inspections of the vehicle, including checking fluid levels, tire pressure, brakes, lights and other safety related items.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws while driving routes.
- Communicated professionally with parents or guardians about student issues or concerns relating to transportation services.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on vehicles before departure time.
- Completed paperwork such as daily trip logs, accident reports or other documents as needed.
Substitute Bus Driver
Jackson County Board of Education
Hollywood
11.2020 - Current
- Monitored behavior of students while on the bus and enforced safety rules.
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations that arose during transportations.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of the vehicle, including checking fluid levels, tire pressure, brakes, lights and other safety related items.
- Educated passengers on proper bus etiquette as well as expectations for behavior while traveling.
- Took necessary precautions for ensuring passenger safety at all times by observing road conditions, weather patterns and traffic flow.
- Assisted special needs children with boarding and disembarking the bus in a secure manner.
- Attended required meetings pertaining to driver training, safety procedures or other relevant topics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Athens State University
Athens, AL05-2005
Skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety compliance
- Emergency response
- Route planning
- Student management
- Traffic laws
- Pre-trip checks
- Post-trip reporting
- Defensive driving
- Patience and empathy
- Wheelchair lift operation
Timeline
Substitute School Bus Driver
North Alabama Center for Educational Excellence
06.2025 - Current
Substitute Bus Driver
Jackson County Board of Education
11.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Athens State University
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