Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
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Timeline
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Dorothy Barsody

Canonsburg,PA

Summary

Experienced Bus Attendant with six years of experience supervising passengers on board, particularly travelers with special physical, mental or behavioral needs. Promoted passenger safety during trips by enforcing established guidelines.

Overview

52
52
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Bus Monitor for Special Needs Children

Matthews Bus Company
Castle Shannon, PA
10.2016 - Current
  • Maintained clean and sanitary bus by cleaning and removing trash at end of each route.
  • Supervised and assisted special-needs passengers, offering individual adult attention during transport.
  • Provided physical assistance while loading and unloading passengers to promote safety and minimize delays at each route stop.
  • Demonstrated proper use of wheelchair lift, wheelchair tie-downs and orthopedic devices for handicapped passengers.
  • Enforced safety guidelines for passenger transportation to keep children safe and driver free of distraction.
  • Completed timely and detailed incident reports following guidelines for accurate recordkeeping.
  • Worked with bus driver, parents and teachers to meet specialized needs of passengers.
  • Assisted driver in monitoring and managing student behaviors to promote safety.
  • Managed emergency bus evacuations with appropriate use of emergency door.
  • Collaborated and communicated with school personnel, students and parents to maintain positive relationships.
  • Responded to medical crises and behavioral problems to maintain safe travel.
  • Kept student personal and medical information in strictest confidence.
  • Secured special seats and restraint devices used by students.

Recreational Activities Aide

Rouse Home
Youngsville, PA
05.2006 - 06.2016
  • Planned and executed recreational activities on the behavioral and dementia units.
  • Gave comfort to residents actively dying ( music, outdoors, reading etc.)
  • Planned and supervised activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
  • Engaged residents through events, small groups and personal attention.
  • Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
  • Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities and confidence.
  • Planned, coordinated and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
  • Scheduled movies, entertainment and other special events.
  • Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
  • Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
  • Maintained master calendar and relevant records.
  • Coordinated off-site activities and accompanied residents throughout excursions.
  • Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and safety.
  • Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks.
  • Kept equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
  • Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
  • Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.

Business Owner/Operator

Fancy Candies, Crafts And Gifts
Canonsburg, PA
04.1986 - Current
  • Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
  • Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
  • Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions and purchasing products
  • Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
  • Used print strategies such as newspaper ads, business catalogs and marketing brochures to bring in and capture new customer business.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Learned and remained updated on statutory requirements and regulations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Canon-Mcmillan Senior High School
Canonsburg, PA
06.1980

Skills

  • Highly Dependable/Fast Learner
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Exhibit Expertise/Good Listener
  • Teacher Support
  • Confidentiality Expertise
  • Emergency Situations
  • Passenger Safety and Support
  • Restraint Procedures/Securing Wheelchairs
  • Social Behaviors/Behavior Redirection
  • Passenger Interaction
  • Continuous Supervision
  • Route Memorization
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Emergency Evacuation

Certification

FBI

Act 34

Child Abuse History


Act 31 (training requirements of 2014)


Child Abuse and Mandated Reporting components

of the Act 126 (training requirements of 2013)

Additional Information

When my children went to Youngsville Elementary, I volunteered as a Head Room Mother for Mrs. Kibbey, Mrs. Dolan, Mrs. Walton and Mrs.Backstrom. Worked with the teachers to plan and execute holiday parties/events for their classroom. Volunteered to count the Campbell Soup Labels for the school and created different displays to show each classrooms totals for the month. Would read to the children during reading is fun month.

My current job helping children with different levels of Autism, Down Syndrome and Behavior issues is rewarding to me. I have built lasting friendships with the children and their parents. I have seen many of them grow in many ways through the years of service.

I truly enjoy helping and working with people, I learn something from each. They have helped me to be the person I am today.

Affiliations

Matthews Bus Company

Supervisor: Karen Kotar/412.715.2547


Rouse

Contact : Amy Trask/814.563.9618 or 814.730.1247

Former Activity Director I Worked Under




Personal Contact References

Betty Lynch (friend) 814.726.2554

Kathy Bean (friend) 814.563.7971

Kathy Savko (friend) 814.406.5122

Timeline

School Bus Monitor for Special Needs Children

Matthews Bus Company
10.2016 - Current

Recreational Activities Aide

Rouse Home
05.2006 - 06.2016

Business Owner/Operator

Fancy Candies, Crafts And Gifts
04.1986 - Current

High School Diploma -

Canon-Mcmillan Senior High School

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