Carolyn Lind
Summary
Proven professional with extensive experience at Eastwood Local Schools, adept in safe driving practices and effective communication. Demonstrated ability to enhance safety and operational efficiency, excelling in emergency procedures and special needs assistance. Skilled in Microsoft applications, showcasing reliability and adaptability. Achieved consistent, timely transportation and streamlined administrative processes, contributing to a positive educational environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Driver
Eastwood Local Schools
08.1990 - 08.1994
- 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.
- Communicated with home base by handset.
- Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
- Maintained accurate records of student pick-ups and drop-offs, ensuring proper documentation for school administration purposes.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Kept parents informed of schedule changes or other relevant updates through clear communication channels.
- Worked closely with school administration and transportation to maintain smooth operations.
- Completed logbooks, incident reports and other daily paperwork.
Elementary School Secretary
Eastwood Local Schools
08.1994 - 01.2019
- Maintained a welcoming atmosphere in the front office by greeting visitors professionally and addressing their inquiries promptly.
- Coordinated substitute teacher placements to minimize disruptions in classroom instruction.
- Assisted in creating a safe learning environment for students by monitoring visitor access to campus facilities during daytime hours.
- Facilitated communication among staff members by managing phone calls, distributing mail, and updating bulletin boards regularly.
- Ensured timely distribution of important announcements to staff members through email or printed memos.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special school events such as fundraisers, parent-teacher conferences, and field trips.
- Safeguarded student health records in accordance with legal requirements, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
- Enhanced communication between parents, teachers, and administrators through effective scheduling of meetings and events.
- Contributed to a positive school environment with excellent customer service skills when interacting with students, parents, and staff.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in handling a wide range of administrative tasks as needed to support the overall needs of the school community.
- Collaborated effectively with school administration team to ensure smooth daily operations in the main office area.
- Provided essential support during emergencies or crisis situations within the school setting by following safety protocols effectively.
- Streamlined registration process for new students by developing organized procedures that simplified paperwork collection and data entry tasks.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly while adhering to privacy guidelines set forth by the school district policy.
- Managed budgeting and purchasing for the school office, ensuring adequate supplies were available for faculty and staff needs.
- Entered data to the State of Ohio.
- Worked in Microsoft Word,Excel, and other Microsoft applications
Education
High School Diploma -
DeVilbiss High School
Toledo, OH06.1968
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe Driving Practices
- Punctuality
- Commercial driving
- Special Needs Assistance
- Emergency Procedures
- Drug and alcohol testing
Certification
- CAP - Certified Administrative Professional
CDL
I obtained my CDL the summer of 1990.
Timeline
Elementary School Secretary
Eastwood Local Schools
08.1994 - 01.2019
School Bus Driver
Eastwood Local Schools
08.1990 - 08.1994
High School Diploma -
DeVilbiss High School
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