Barbara Pettie
Niles,MI
Summary
Accomplished Senior Certified Trainer and Bus Driver with a proven track record at First Student, enhancing staff development and trainee performance through innovative training materials and hands-on activities. Excelled in soft skills training and CLP certification, significantly improving productivity and trainee satisfaction. Renowned for creating supportive and efficient training environments, demonstrating exceptional coaching abilities and organizational skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Certified Trainer/ Bus Driver
First Student
09.2014 - Current
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Provided ongoing support for certified individuals, offering guidance as they navigated new challenges in their professional roles.
- Developed innovative training materials, resulting in higher levels of trainee satisfaction.
- Consistently received high ratings on trainer evaluations, reflecting a strong commitment to excellence in education and professional development.
- Maintained organization of documents, materials, and equipment.
- Increased trainee performance by implementing practical, hands-on activities during training sessions.
- Conducted post-training follow-ups with participants to ensure proper knowledge transfer and application on the job site.
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Trained new bus drivers in company policies, route navigation techniques, and safety protocols to ensure smooth onboarding experiences.
- Aided passengers with disabilities or special needs.
- Trained and Certified for following: CLP, classroom, skills, OTR, Dexterity,Evaluation, Travel Trainer,Hub Training, and Virtual Training.
Instructional Aide
Tri-County Head Start
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support for students needing additional assistance, improving their understanding of course material.
- Prepared supplementary materials for diverse learners, helping accommodate varying learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Contributed to a positive classroom environment by establishing rapport with students and addressing individual needs.
Instructional Aide
Mid-Cumberland Head Start/ Early Head Start
10.2010 - 06.2011
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support for students needing additional assistance, improving their understanding of course material.
- Contributed to a positive classroom environment by establishing rapport with students and addressing individual needs.
- Assisted in monitoring student progress, providing feedback to teachers for assessment and improvement strategies.
- Collaborated with instructional team members to create a cohesive educational experience for all students.
- Managed resources effectively, ensuring that instructional materials were readily available when needed by both teachers and students.
- Implemented behavior management strategies as directed by lead teacher, maintaining a focused learning environment for all students.
Education
Certificate - CDA
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MISkills
- Improvement plans
- Soft skills training
- Improvement planning
- Training and coaching
- CLP
- Classroom
- Skills
- OTR
- Dexterity
- Evaluation
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
Timeline
Senior Certified Trainer/ Bus Driver
First Student
09.2014 - Current
Instructional Aide
Tri-County Head Start
09.2013 - 06.2014
Instructional Aide
Mid-Cumberland Head Start/ Early Head Start
10.2010 - 06.2011
Certificate - CDA
Lake Michigan College
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