Brenda Purdue
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Skilled at assisting drivers with maintaining order and keeping students safe when boarding, riding and disembarking from the bus. Certified in First Aid and CPR. Attentive School Bus Aide offering Number+ years of experience focused on helping students, maintaining safety and keeping accurate records. Knowledgeable about wheelchair assistance, proper restraints and travel procedures. Hardworking bus attendant with expertise in emergency response, behavior monitoring and student relations. Good interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills. Attentive School Bus Monitor reliable in maintaining order. Dedicated to helping students and protecting riders. Trained in mobility assistance and conflict resolution. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Aide
Buffalo Board Of Education
- 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.
- Completed daily attendance logs for all routes.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed and full knowledge of first aid, CPR and bus policies.
- Assisted driver in monitoring and managing student behaviors to promote safety.
- Managed emergency bus evacuations with appropriate use of emergency door.
- Collaborated and communicated with school personnel, students and parents to maintain positive relationships.
- Responded to medical crises and behavioral problems to maintain safe travel.
- Secured special seats and restraint devices used by students.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Conducted patrols to identify and help those in need of immediate care and assistance.
- Maintained rescue equipment by conducting inspections and completing basic repairs.
- Kept student personal and medical information in strictest confidence.
- Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
- Detailed factors such as weather, incidents, and aid rendered in daily reports to management.
- Accompanied driver throughout assigned routes on each school day.
Teacher's Assistant
Reach Academy Charter School
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
Cashier
Walmart
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
Teacher's Assistant
Edukids Early Childhood Learning Centers
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
Cashier/Food Preparation
Burger King
10.1995 - 09.2000
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Education
Diploma - General Studies
Eden Junior-Senior High School
Eden, NY06.1993
Skills
- Special Projects
- Traffic Laws
- Student Supervision
- Wheelchair Requirements
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Reach Academy Charter School
05.2022 - 06.2023
Cashier
Walmart
01.2022 - 04.2022
Teacher's Assistant
Edukids Early Childhood Learning Centers
02.2020 - 08.2021
Cashier/Food Preparation
Burger King
10.1995 - 09.2000
School Bus Aide
Buffalo Board Of Education
Diploma - General Studies
Eden Junior-Senior High School
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