Carla Dyer
MECHANICSVILLE
Summary
With a proven track record at Keller Transportation, I excel in maintaining safety and fostering positive environments. My expertise in defensive driving and effective communication has enhanced student well-being and educational experiences. Recognized for dependability and a great attitude, I consistently achieve high standards in passenger safety and satisfaction.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Driver
Keller Transportation
08.2022 - Current
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home life and school by providing consistent support during pick-up/drop-off times for special needs children.
- Enhanced safety by conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the school bus.
- Supported special needs students by effectively communicating with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding individual requirements.
Certified Maryland Driving Instructor
Safe By Choice Driving Acadmey
02.2019 - 05.2024
- Evaluated student performance and documented progress and goals.
- Established trust with parents by maintaining transparent communication about their child''s progress and areas of improvement.
- Promoted proactive problem-solving approaches among students, empowering them to make informed decisions in complex driving scenarios.
- Scheduled appointments with students for driving lessons.
- Supported student drivers in hands-on road training.
- Improved student driving skills by utilizing effective teaching methods and personalized instruction.
- Built strong rapport with students, fostering a positive learning environment and encouraging open communication.
- Assisted students in overcoming driving-related anxiety through patient guidance and confidence-building exercises.
- Offered timely commands to assist student driver in steering or braking to avoid accidents.
- Verified proper use of safety restraints by vehicle occupants to comply with [State] law.
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, progress, and completion to ensure proper documentation for licensing requirements.
- Utilized various teaching aids such as videos, diagrams, and hands-on demonstrations to enhance learning experiences for students.
- Enhanced road safety awareness among students through comprehensive defensive driving techniques.
- Moved vehicle to assigned location and checked and inspected vehicle components to maximize safety.
- Administered driver education course and knowledge test to assist students with earning learner's permits.
School Bus Driver
Nannie's Bus Company L,L,C
04.2019 - 08.2022
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
Bus Operator
DC Circulator
10.2016 - 03.2019
- Maintained a clean and safe bus environment for the comfort of all passengers.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities, ensuring their safe boarding, travel, and disembarking from the bus.
- Adhered strictly to traffic laws and safety guidelines while operating the bus on assigned routes.
- Received commendations for exceptional customer service and professionalism during interactions with passengers.
- Informed passengers about route details, schedules, transfers, and fare policies as needed.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current on industry best practices and regulatory updates.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and effectively by following established protocols for passenger safety and incident reporting.
- Maintained full understanding of local roads and traffic patterns.
- Prepared detailed reports of daily operations including incidents, mechanical issues, delays, or other pertinent information for management review.
- Built rapport with regular passengers, creating a sense of trust and community within the public transit system.
- Performed regular bus inspections and checked brakes, steering and windshield wipers.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to address route changes, delays, or emergencies in real time.
- Conducted comprehensive pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
Security Officer/Dispatcher
Capital City Protective Services
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
Education
High School Diploma -
American Preparatory Institute
Chicago, IL06-1984
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe driving practices
- Defensive driving
- Safe driver trainer
- Air brake certification
- Great attitude
- Commercial drivers license CDL
- Dependable and responsible
- Student interaction
Certification
- School Bus Endorsement - [State] Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Defensive Driving Course Certificate - National Safety Council or similar.
- Passenger Endorsement - [State] Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - [State] Department of Motor Vehicles.
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Keller Transportation
08.2022 - Current
School Bus Driver
Nannie's Bus Company L,L,C
04.2019 - 08.2022
Certified Maryland Driving Instructor
Safe By Choice Driving Acadmey
02.2019 - 05.2024
Bus Operator
DC Circulator
10.2016 - 03.2019
Security Officer/Dispatcher
Capital City Protective Services
06.2015 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
American Preparatory Institute
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