CANDI DURANT
New Bedford,MA
Summary
Positive, upbeat and reliable transportation support employee successful at maintaining passenger safety and security. Proficient in applicable regulations, evacuation strategies and behavioral control techniques. Offering 20+ years' experience in the field and dedication to student welfare.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technicians
Community Autism Services, a Stepping Stones Group Company
08.2025 - Current
- Implements behavior support and treatment plans
- Provides direct behavioral intervention to individuals with ASD utilizing ABA methodologies and strategies
- Records data and clinical documentation on client’s response to intervention
Preschool Teacher
PACE Head Start
04.2022 - 08.2025
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Assisted and supervised 1-16 children through entire school day.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
School Bus Monitor
Tremblay's Bus Co
08.2011 - 04.2022
- Accompanied driver and children on bus route to keep students safe and protected.
- Communicated with bus drivers, teachers and guardians regarding problems or incidents impacting student riders.
- Helped drivers monitor and manage student actions to maintain bus safety.
- Maintained strong proficiency in CPR, First Aid and rescue techniques to provide optimal support to individuals in distress.
- Implemented process to make sure students exited at correct stop and to proper guardians.
School Bus Monitor
Amaral Bus Co
08.2005 - 08.2011
- Implemented process to make sure students exited at correct stop and to proper guardians.
- Communicated with bus drivers, teachers and guardians regarding problems or incidents impacting student riders.
- Supervised safe and orderly entry and exit of bus riders and physically assisted those with special needs.
- Accompanied driver and children on bus route to keep students safe and protected.
- Helped drivers monitor and manage student actions to maintain bus safety.
Van Driver
MedFIRST
09.2000 - 10.2002
- Transported riders to designated stops according to pre-determined schedules.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Maintained strict compliance with safety rules for passenger and driver protection.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greater New Bedford Regional VTHS
New Bedford, MA06.1993
Skills
- Driver Assistance
- First Aid/CPR
- People Skills
- Passenger Monitoring
- Safety Awareness
- Cleaning Abilities
Timeline
Behavior Technicians
Community Autism Services, a Stepping Stones Group Company
08.2025 - Current
Preschool Teacher
PACE Head Start
04.2022 - 08.2025
School Bus Monitor
Tremblay's Bus Co
08.2011 - 04.2022
School Bus Monitor
Amaral Bus Co
08.2005 - 08.2011
Van Driver
MedFIRST
09.2000 - 10.2002
High School Diploma -
Greater New Bedford Regional VTHS
Additional Information
Little League Coach for 8 years with children in 4-8 age group.
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