Deborah Mataya
Dittmer,MO
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Monitor
First Student Transportation
House Springs, MO
05.2026 - Current
- Monitored student behavior during rides to ensure adherence to company safety procedures.
- Ensured secure seating and proper use of harnesses and mobility equipment for safe student transportation.
- Ensured safety of students by intervening in bullying situations from physical and verbal bullying.
- Guided students in safe boarding and exiting buses for First Student Transportation routes.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of passengers including helping young children with their safety belts.
- Ensured students followed school rules while on the bus, such as no loud talking or fighting.
School Bus Monitor
Durham School Services
House Springs, Missouri
11.2025 - 05.2026
- Operated Durham School Services buses along assigned routes, ensuring student safety and timely arrivals.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections on Durham School Services vehicles to ensure operational safety and compliance.
- Enforced bus safety rules consistently to maintain a safe and respectful environment.
- Communicated route changes and delays to dispatch promptly to ensure effective coordination. about any route changes and delays to ensure timely communication. and delays with Durham School Services dispatch.
- Followed traffic laws, DOT requirements, and company transportation procedures.
- Reported mechanical concerns and safety issues to Durham School Services maintenance.
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping the assigned route schedule.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Adhered to established schedules and routes to ensure timely student transportation. to maintain timely arrivals and departures.
- Developed positive relationships with students through friendly interactions.
- Implemented bus rules consistently to maintain order and safety during transit. to maintain order and prevent distractions during transit. and discipline on a bus to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Ensured safety of students by following all traffic laws and regulations.
- Complied with district policies and procedures concerning student discipline.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate records of attendance, mileage, and other data related to routes.
- Monitored aisle movement and maintained order throughout each trip.
- Assisted students with special needs during daily transportation to ensure their safety and comfort. with special needs during daily transportation.
- Helped load and unload passengers, ensuring that young children were safely secured with their safety belts. and unloading of passengers including helping young children with their safety belts.
- Promoted a safe environment by addressing bullying and conflicts among students. by actively intervening in instances of bullying or conflict. from physical and verbal bullying.
- Provided assistance to disabled students when getting on and off the bus.
- Managed the loading, securing, and unloading of wheelchairs and ensured proper seatbelt use for students. wheelchairs, secured seatbelts and demonstrated knowledge of students' special needs.
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
House Springs, MO
09.2013 - 11.2025
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
- Operated Durham School Services buses along assigned school routes safely.
- Monitored student behavior on the bus and enforced rules consistently.
- Performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections on Durham School Services vehicles.
- Communicated route changes and delays with Durham School Services dispatch.
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping to an assigned route schedule.
- Followed traffic laws, DOT requirements, and company transportation procedures.
School Bus Driver
Durham Transportation
House Springs, MissoMissouriuri
09.2007 - 09.2013
- Operated Durham School Services buses along assigned school routes safely.
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping to an assigned route schedule.
- Monitored student conduct on the bus and enforced safety rules to promote a secure environment.
- Monitored student behavior on the bus and enforced rules consistently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections and mechanical checks to ensure vehicle safety and reliability.
- Performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections on Durham School Services vehicles.
- Maintained clean bus interiors and prepared vehicles for daily service.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before a scheduled run.
- Followed Department of Transportation regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
Education
Northwest High School
House Springs, MOSkills
- Student safety transportation
- Attention to detail
- Passenger supervision
- Wheelchair securement
- Passenger securement
- Bus safety
- Bus safety protocols
- Student loading and unloading
- Incident reporting
- Route coordination
- Route planning
- Dispatch communication
- Traffic law compliance
- DOT compliance
- Vehicle safety
- Vehicle inspection
- Pre-trip inspection
- Behavior management
- Safety compliance
- Bus evacuation drills
- Visual supervision
- Attention to detail
- Clean driving record
- Professionalism
- Strong work ethic
- Conflict resolution
- Situational awareness
- Clear communication
- Verbal communication
- Teamwork
- Patience and empathy
- Assertiveness
- Stress management
- Professional respect
- Background checks
- Bus cleaning
- Clean driving record
- Stress management
- Professionalism
Timeline
School Bus Monitor
First Student Transportation
05.2026 - Current
School Bus Monitor
Durham School Services
11.2025 - 05.2026
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
09.2013 - 11.2025
School Bus Driver
Durham Transportation
09.2007 - 09.2013
Northwest High School