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Dominique Polk

Woodbridge,NV

Summary

Professional driver with strong commitment to ensuring safe and reliable transportation for students. Skilled in route planning, vehicle maintenance, and adherence to safety protocols. Known for effective communication, teamwork, and flexibility in adapting to changing schedules. Dependable and focused on delivering consistent results while fostering positive and secure environment for passengers.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Bus Driver

Fairfax County Public Schools
04.2017 - 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.
  • Supported special needs students by accommodating individual requirements and ensuring their comfort throughout the journey.
  • Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
  • Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.

Teacher

Children of America
07.2013 - 01.2015
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.

Lead Teacher

ChildTime
02.2012 - 06.2013
  • Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
  • Planned and prepared activities for 2 year old students.
  • Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Sales Associate

ToysRUs
11.2010 - 12.2010
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

Camp Counselor

Community Lodgings Inc.
07.2008 - 08.2008
  • Position received through the City of Alexandria
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
  • Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
  • Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.

Sales Associate

Rack Room Shoes
09.2007 - 04.2008


  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.

Secretary

INOVA Alexandria Hospital/Brock Family Perinatal Diagnostic Center
07.2006 - 08.2006
  • Position received through the City of Alexandria
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.

Education

GED -

Adult Learning Center
Alexandria, VA
10.2011

Bachelor Degree - Early Childhood Education And Development

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05-2023

Skills

  • Dependable and reliable
  • Effective communication skills
  • Safety-focused
  • Safe driving practices
  • Commercial driving
  • Special needs assistance
  • Multi-passenger vehicle operations
  • Wheelchair lift operations
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Pre-trip inspections

Certification

05/01/17, CDL

Timeline

School Bus Driver

Fairfax County Public Schools
04.2017 - Current

Teacher

Children of America
07.2013 - 01.2015

Lead Teacher

ChildTime
02.2012 - 06.2013

Sales Associate

ToysRUs
11.2010 - 12.2010

Camp Counselor

Community Lodgings Inc.
07.2008 - 08.2008

Sales Associate

Rack Room Shoes
09.2007 - 04.2008

Secretary

INOVA Alexandria Hospital/Brock Family Perinatal Diagnostic Center
07.2006 - 08.2006

GED -

Adult Learning Center

Bachelor Degree - Early Childhood Education And Development

Grand Canyon University

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