Christina Marsh
Perry,MI
Summary
Dependable school bus driver with a strong focus on safety, effective communication, and special needs assistance. Committed to maintaining a respectful environment while ensuring timely student transportation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Driver
Perry School District
Perry, MI
06.2024 - Current
- Operated school buses safely, ensuring timely transportation of students to and from school.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Managed student behavior on the bus, promoting a safe and respectful environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents and school staff regarding schedules and any concerns.
- Adapted to changing routes and traffic conditions, ensuring efficient travel times.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Assisted in emergency preparedness drills, demonstrating appropriate evacuation procedures to students and staff members.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety regulations.
School Bus Driver
Dean Transportation
Lansing, MI
03.2017 - 05.2024
- Assisted in training new drivers on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of daily routes, incidents, and vehicle maintenance checks.
- Collaborated with school administration to address transportation issues swiftly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Responded to emergencies with calm and decisive actions, safeguarding well-being of all passengers.
- Assisted children with special needs in boarding and alighting bus, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Supervised students during loading, unloading and on bus.
- Enforced student behavior policies and responded to student emergencies.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
Education
High School Diploma -
Holt Adult Ed And Mason Career Center
Holt, MI1998
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe driving practices
- Special needs assistance
- Emergency procedures
- Safety equipment usage
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Vehicle inspections
- DOT regulations
- Weather condition driving
- Transporting students
- Pre-trip inspections
- License endorsements
- Bus evacuation drills
- Post-trip inspections
- Safe driver training
- Equipment operation
- Wheelchair lift operation
- Background checks
- Clean DMV record
- Air brake certification
- Commercial drivers license CDL
- Clean driving record
- First aid certification
- Valid Driver's license
- Special needs passengers
Certification
CPR certified
CPI
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Perry School District
06.2024 - Current
School Bus Driver
Dean Transportation
03.2017 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Holt Adult Ed And Mason Career Center