Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
4th place at the 2018 International School Bus Roadeo
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Bryan Brooks

Rohnert Park,VA

Summary

Experienced school bus driver and instructor with over 40 years in the field. Known for strong driving skills and a commitment to safety, contributing to efficient operations and positive student experiences.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

School Bus Driver

Petaluma City Schools
Petaluma, CA
01.2026 - Current

Schoolbus Instructor /School Bus Driver

West County Transportation Agency
Santa Rosa, CA
01.2009 - 12.2025

Schoolbus Instructor /School Bus Driver

First Student Transportation
05.2007 - 07.2008

Schoolbus Instructor /School Bus Driver

Laidlaw
Santa Rosa, CA
02.2002 - 08.2007

Delegated Behind the Wheel Trainer

Laidlaw
Santa Rosa, CA
09.1998 - 08.2002

School Bus Driver

Laidlaw
Santa Rosa, CA
08.1985 - 09.1998

Bus Driver /General Labor Construction Workers

Patchetts
Santa Rosa, CA
09.1981 - 09.1985

School Bus Driver

Taylor Bus Service
Santa Rosa, CA
09.1979 - 06.1980

Education

High School Diploma -

Rancho Cotate High School
Rohnert Park, CA
06-1977

No Degree -

Santa Rosa Junior Colleg
Santa Rosa, CA

No Degree -

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

No Degree -

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

Skills

  • Dependable and reliable
  • Effective communication skills
  • Safety-focused
  • Safe driving practices
  • Planing and conducting Classroom and Behind the Wheel training
  • Scheduling DMV (EDLT) and CHP testing
  • Always finding ways to expand my knowledge by attending CASTO Inservices around the state and Conferences (CASTO, STN, Special Needs)

Accomplishments

    Over the years I have carried different kinds of customers ( ie. students PK to12, college, special needs, construction workers as well as teachers, coaches, and parents) and have strong communication skills that have enabled me to interact successfully with all.

    I am a member of the California Association of School Transportation Officials (CASTO) and attended the last conference this February.

    I am also active in School Bus Safety Roadeos around the State and at various CASTO chapters as a organizer, participant,and judge.

Timeline

School Bus Driver

Petaluma City Schools
01.2026 - Current

Schoolbus Instructor /School Bus Driver

West County Transportation Agency
01.2009 - 12.2025

Schoolbus Instructor /School Bus Driver

First Student Transportation
05.2007 - 07.2008

Schoolbus Instructor /School Bus Driver

Laidlaw
02.2002 - 08.2007

Delegated Behind the Wheel Trainer

Laidlaw
09.1998 - 08.2002

School Bus Driver

Laidlaw
08.1985 - 09.1998

Bus Driver /General Labor Construction Workers

Patchetts
09.1981 - 09.1985

School Bus Driver

Taylor Bus Service
09.1979 - 06.1980

High School Diploma -

Rancho Cotate High School

No Degree -

Santa Rosa Junior Colleg

No Degree -

San Francisco State University

No Degree -

Sonoma State University

4th place at the 2018 International School Bus Roadeo

   In 2018 I had participated in the California State Roadeo Championship in Bakersfield (My second State Championship) and though I didn't win in my category I was subsequently asked to go to to Philadelphia Pennsylvania to represent the State of California in the "small bus" category where I placed 4th out of 9 participants from around the country and Canada.  I have always felt School Bus Roadeos perform an important function in promoting safety by training and testing

of school bus drivers in precision movement of the vehicle, proper procedural skills, and knowledge of current laws and regulations.  Plus they are fun and reinforce my teaching philosophy: KISSMIF (Keep It Simple Stupid; Make It Fun).