Cynthia La Fond
McCalla,AL
Summary
Experienced School Bus Driver with a strong record in transportation safety, route scheduling, and student supervision. Known for attention to detail, clear communication, and safe daily operations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Jefferson County Board Of Education
McCalla, Alabama
08.2014 - Current
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping the assigned route schedule.
- Enforced safety rules during student boarding and exiting to ensure student safety and compliance.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced Jefcoed transportation safety rules to foster a safe and respectful environment.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before the scheduled run.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, mileage, and route data to support efficient operations.
- Maintained clean bus interiors for daily Jefcoed service.
Cafeteria Manager
Dunham Private School
Bessemer, Alabama
06.2012 - 07.2014
- Managed daily cafeteria operations for Dunham Private School's student meal service.
- Planned menus supporting balanced meals and school nutrition standards.
- Established menus and monitored quality of food served in cafeteria.
- Monitored food safety, sanitation, and cleaning procedures across service areas.
- Coordinated food orders, deliveries, and supplier communication for private school kitchens.
- Maintained inventory levels for ingredients, supplies, and cafeteria equipment.
Substitute Teacher
Jefferson County Board Of Education
McCalla, Alabama
04.2005 - 05.2012
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Facilitated student learning through clear directions and personalized assistance.
- Established a safe learning environment by applying effective classroom management strategies.
- Liaised with Jefcoed staff regarding assignments, schedules, and classroom concerns to ensure smooth operations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA05-1995
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Virginia College
Homewood, ALSkills
- Student transportation safety
- Safety compliance
- Route scheduling
- Accurate recordkeeping
- Attention to detail
- Situational awareness
- Decision making
- Effective communication
Affiliations
- Scout Leader 24 years
- Foster Parent 20 years
- Parent Volunteer 30+years
- Church Children's worker 35+ years
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Jefferson County Board Of Education
08.2014 - Current
Cafeteria Manager
Dunham Private School
06.2012 - 07.2014
Substitute Teacher
Jefferson County Board Of Education
04.2005 - 05.2012
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Olympic College
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Virginia College