Dalene Shand
Lake Elsinore,CA
Summary
Accomplished School Bus Driver and Care Provider, renowned for exceptional safety practices and effective communication, demonstrated during tenure at Lake Elsinore Unified School District. Excelled in route planning and special needs assistance, ensuring timely and secure transport. Maintains a pristine driving record alongside a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsement, embodying dependability with a focus on enhancing passenger safety and satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Driver
Lake Elsinore Unified School District
01.2024 - 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.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
- Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- 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.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety regulations.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Supported special needs students by accommodating individual requirements and ensuring their comfort throughout the journey.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
Care Provider
IHSS In Home Support Services
09.2014 - Current
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
Education
High School Diploma -
Villa Park High School
Villa Park, CA06.1992
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe Driving Practices
- Commercial driving
- Special Needs Assistance
- Punctuality
- Route Planning
- License endorsements
- Wheelchair lift operation
- Background Checks
- Commercial Drivers License CDL
- Clean Driving Record
- First Aid Certification
- Valid Driver's License
- Attention to Detail
- Emergency Exit Door Operation
Certification
CDL- class B Endorsements Passenger and School Bus. CPR Certified. Clean driving record. Back ground clean. Pre-Trip inspection and trained by Kristen Malone at LEUSD Transportation.
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Lake Elsinore Unified School District
01.2024 - Current
Care Provider
IHSS In Home Support Services
09.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Villa Park High School