Donna Sartory
Ridge,NY
Summary
I have worked as a School Bus Monitor with Special Needs children and young adults for 10 years. This job has given me patience and understanding, plus much experience in dealing with children on the Spectrum.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Monitor
First Student Transportation
Shoreham, NY
04.2015 - Current
- Ensured students followed school rules while on the bus, such as no loud talking or fighting.
- Reported any incidents or accidents involving students to the school administration immediately.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of passengers including helping young children with their safety belts.
- Inspected interior of the bus regularly for cleanliness and safety hazards.
- Communicated with parents regarding any concerns about their child's behavior on the bus.
- Provided assistance to disabled students when getting on and off the bus.
- Maintained order and discipline among passengers during trips.
- Communicated with bus drivers, teachers and guardians regarding problems or incidents impacting student riders.
- Spoke directly with each student to understand pressing needs, concerns or fears.
- Prevented loss of students' belongings on or adjacent to bus via visual monitoring and verbal reminders.
- Exhibited expertise of safety and emergency laws and procedures and helped students evacuate quickly and safely upon emergencies.
- Protected students from physical and verbal bullying.
- Loaded, secured and unloaded wheelchairs, secured seatbelts and demonstrated knowledge of students' special needs.
- Complied with state, local, and federal laws regarding student confidentiality.
- Supervised safe and orderly entry and exit of bus riders and physically assisted those with special needs.
- Accompanied driver and children on bus route to keep students safe and protected.
- Implemented process to make sure students exited at correct stop and to proper guardians.
- Reminded passengers of safety protocols and enforced adherence.
- Coordinated and executed safety drills and directed passengers in evacuation.
- Cleaned buses by removing trash from interior and cleaning windows and floors.
- Announced routes, stops, delays and safety information to passengers.
- Escorted younger students across roads or highways.
- Handled passenger emergencies or disruptions.
- Assisted disabled passengers with boarding, exiting and safely storing mobility aids.
- Advised passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.
Skills
- Decision-making
- Bus evacuation procedures
- Positive student engagement
- Professionalism
- Bus safety protocols
- Effective communication
- Bus cleaning
- Behavior management techniques
- Child behavior observation
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Crisis intervention
- Student engagement
- Special needs assistance
- Positive reinforcement
- Physical stamina
- Stress management
- Interpersonal communication
- Visual monitoring
- Emergency procedures
- Special needs support
- Body language reading
- Student safety
- Bus evacuation drills
- Respectfulness
- Verbal communication
- De-escalation techniques
- Child supervision
- Patience and empathy
- Assertiveness
- Disability awareness
- Social perceptiveness
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Rule enforcement
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Parent communication
- Bus cleanliness
- Safety drills
- Disability assistance
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Behavior management
- Incident reporting
- Student supervision
- Safety procedures
- Emergency evacuation
- Attendance monitoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Written communication
- Passenger assistance
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Problem-solving abilities
- School policy adherence
- Interpersonal skills
- Crisis management
- Student loading and unloading
- Relationship building
- Professional demeanor
- Seat belt enforcement
Personal Experience with Autism
I am the mother of a special needs young adult. My son, Brendon has taught me so much about love and acceptance, of all children. He had so many caring teachers and bus personnel in his school career. Being a school bus aide was my way of reciprocating the affection and attention he was shown.
Timeline
School Bus Monitor
First Student Transportation
04.2015 - Current
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