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Charles Samek

Summary

Highly experienced School Transportation Consultant with 49 years of experience in all aspects of public, special Ed. and private school transportation. Life dedication to supporting safe and efficient school transportation for all school students.

38 years of training School Bus Drivers and 27 years of training new School Bus Instructors. in classroom and In-bus environments. Safety oriented and motivated transportation manager with extensive knowledge in various subjects.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience

Work History

PA School Bus Instructor & Instructor Coordinator

PENNDOT - Self Employed
01.1977 - Current
  • Promoting a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques for school bus operators and new school bus instructors.
  • Certified Instructor -1986 - Instructor Coordinator 1997
  • Track & maintain instructor documents and update PennDot Administrative Rules for approximately 130 School Bus Instructors.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.

School Transportation Consultant

Self-employed
11.2008 - 10.2021
  • Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
  • Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
  • Liaised with resident, management staff and the transportation team to better understand their needs and to assist with and recommend appropriate solutions for school transportation
  • Collaborated with all school district personnel to successfully assist with comprehensive training and transportation operation assistance.

School Transportation Director

Upper St. Clair Township School District
05.1983 - 11.2007
  • Self-motivated, school transportation director with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced school environment.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Oversaw all school bus operations, bus maintenance, scheduling of school runs and activity/athletic trips.
  • Contract negotiations, PSEA & AFT bargaining groups.
  • Accident Investigation and reporting.
  • Driver Training.

Mechanic/Assistant to the Transportation Director

Avonworth School District
06.1974 - 05.1983
  • Worked alongside senior Mechanic/Transportation Director to gain hands-on experience with school buses and school transportation.
  • Performed oil changes, tire rotations, body work and all general routine maintenance on school buses to keep vehicles running safely and smoothly.
  • Routinely helped to create and maintain student bus scheduling and routing for school runs and activities.
  • Worked with union school bus drivers and provided driver training.

Education

High School Diploma -

Avonworth High School
Pittsburgh, PA 15143
06.1974

Skills

  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Public Speaking and Communication
  • Classroom and behind the wheel Driving Instruction
  • Understanding of learning styles techniques

Timeline

School Transportation Consultant

Self-employed
11.2008 - 10.2021

School Transportation Director

Upper St. Clair Township School District
05.1983 - 11.2007

PA School Bus Instructor & Instructor Coordinator

PENNDOT - Self Employed
01.1977 - Current

Mechanic/Assistant to the Transportation Director

Avonworth School District
06.1974 - 05.1983

High School Diploma -

Avonworth High School

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