Ashley Rumsey
Wichita,Ks
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and exceptional communication skills, experienced as a School Bus Aide at Haysville Public Schools. Proven ability to enhance student safety and engagement while effectively managing behavior. Skilled in emergency response and conflict resolution, ensuring a respectful and secure environment for all passengers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Aide
Haysville Public Schools
12.2020 - Current
- Assisted students with boarding and disembarking safely during transit.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure a respectful and safe environment on the bus.
- Communicated with drivers regarding any issues or concerns related to student safety.
- Supported students with special needs, providing necessary assistance during transportation.
- Conducted routine safety checks of bus equipment before departures to ensure compliance.
- Collaborated with school staff to coordinate timely arrivals and departures for students.
- Implemented strategies to enhance overall student engagement during transit periods.
- Helped students with physical and mental disabilities to board, disembark and ride bus.
- Documented disciplinary and behavioral incidents in tailored reports.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with teachers, students and parents.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed and full knowledge of first aid, CPR and bus policies.
- Developed strong rapport with students, establishing trust and enabling effective conflict resolution when needed.
- Supported bus driver in managing emergency situations, effectively implementing safety protocols.
- Completed daily attendance logs for all routes.
- Increased efficiency in route planning through collaboration with the school transportation department to optimize timing and minimize delays.
- Provided exceptional customer service to all passengers by maintaining a courteous demeanor while enforcing rules on board the bus.
- Collaborated with school staff to identify and address individual student requirements for optimal support.
- Ensured accurate attendance records by meticulously documenting student arrivals and departures on the bus route sheets.
- Contributed to timely transportation by efficiently assisting students with boarding and disembarking procedures.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to continuously enhance knowledge of best practices in student support.
- Enhanced student safety by consistently monitoring bus behavior and addressing issues promptly.
- Improved overall passenger satisfaction by regularly soliciting feedback from students, parents, and staff members to make necessary adjustments in service delivery.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home, school, and extracurricular activities by coordinating transportation schedules with other aides and drivers.
- Continuously monitored student behavior on the bus to identify potential safety hazards, taking preventative actions as necessary.
- Promoted positive relations with parents through respectful communication regarding student behavior or concerns.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse responsibilities as needed during field trips or events outside regular routes.
- Maintained a clean and orderly bus environment by performing daily inspections and cleaning tasks.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues, sharing pertinent information about individual students'' needs or behavioral concerns.
- Upheld strict adherence to school policies, fostering an environment of respect and discipline among passengers.
- Assisted students with special needs, ensuring their comfort and well-being during transportation.
- Played an active role in school community by attending and providing support at various school events, meetings, and activities.
- Worked with bus driver and parents to meet specialized needs of passengers.
- Enforced State safety guidelines for passenger transportation to keep children safe and driver free of distraction.
- Demonstrated proper use of wheelchair lift, wheelchair tie-downs and orthopedic devices for handicapped passengers.
- Provided physical assistance while loading and unloading passengers to promote safety and minimize delays at each route stop.
- Maintained clean and sanitary bus by cleaning and removing trash at end of each route.
- Supervised and assisted special-needs passengers, offering individual adult attention during transport.
- Completed timely and detailed incident reports, following corporate guidelines for accurate recordkeeping.
- Checked to make sure students boarded correct bus, particularly for younger children.
- Maintained clean, tidy and obstruction-free bus interior.
- Calmed unruly students during bus rides and helped prevent repeated disruptions.
- Cultivated trusting relationships with transported students and guardians.
- Accompanied driver throughout assigned routes on each school day.
- Completed thorough bus inspections before and after each trip.
- Helped load and unload disabled and non-ambulatory passengers.
- Monitored behavior of children on bus and at loading areas and intervened to address conflicts and bullying.
- Discerned actual or potential relational problems and helped children solve disputes and learn to respect others.
- Taught and modeled safe bus riding practices to students.
Sheet Metal Assembly
FMI
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clearwater High-school
Clearwater, KS05.2012
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Reliability and punctuality
- Child supervision and safety
- Parent relationship management
- School operations and procedures
- Wheelchair assistance
- Special needs experience
- Securing wheelchairs
- Wheelchair requirements
- Verbal communication skills
- CPR certified
- Incident reporting
- De-escalation techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Health and safety
- Positive reinforcement
- Student engagement
- Student supervision
- Behavior management
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- First aid certification
- Record keeping
- Adaptability
- Emergency response procedures
- Rules enforcement
- Behavior management techniques
- Cultural sensitivity
Certification
Certified in CPR and First Aid
Timeline
School Bus Aide
Haysville Public Schools
12.2020 - Current
Sheet Metal Assembly
FMI
09.2018 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Clearwater High-school