Efrain Barrera Ruelas
Fremont,CA
Summary
Bilingual safety-focused professional driver with experience as a driving instructor and delivery driver. Skilled in monitoring road conditions, identifying hazards, making quick safety decisions, and providing detailed feedback on driver performance. Experienced in operating vehicles for extended shifts, completing vehicle inspections, maintaining accurate documentation, and communicating effectively with students, supervisors, and customers. Fluent in English and Spanish, with automotive knowledge and a strong interest in autonomous vehicle technology and testing.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Driving Instructor
Bay Area Driving Academy
, CA
06.2025 - Current
- Safely supervise students during behind-the-wheel lessons and intervene immediately when hazardous situations arise.
- Monitor traffic conditions, identify potential risks, and teach defensive driving practices and traffic laws.
- Evaluate student driving performance and provide clear, detailed feedback on safety concerns and areas for improvement.
- Make quick judgment calls while remaining calm, patient, and professional in unpredictable road conditions.
- Communicate regularly with supervisors regarding lesson updates, scheduling changes, student concerns, and vehicle-related issues.
- Maintain organized records of student progress, lesson outcomes, and safety observations.
Delivery Driver
Amazon
, CA
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Delivered packages safely and efficiently while following assigned routes, safety.
- Worked independently to complete assigned delivery routes safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding route updates, delivery issues, and schedule changes.
- Maintained professionalism when interacting with customers and handling delivery concerns.
Education
Bachelor's - Justice Studies, Concentration in Criminology
San Jose State University
San Jose06-2025
Associate of Science - Administration of Justice
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA06-2025
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts- Social and Behavioral Emphasis
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA06-2025
High School Diploma -
San Mateo CAVA High School
San Mateo01-2019
Skills
- Time Management
- Communication
- Organization and Attention to Detail
- Patience
- Traffic Laws
- Customer Service
- Forensic Science
- Critical Thinking
- Research & Writing
- Problem-solving
- Justice System
- Safe driving
- Record keeping
- Route planning
- Judgment skills
- Fluent in Spanish
Languages
Spanish, English
Timeline
Driving Instructor
Bay Area Driving Academy
06.2025 - Current
Delivery Driver
Amazon
06.2024 - 07.2025
Bachelor's - Justice Studies, Concentration in Criminology
San Jose State University
Associate of Science - Administration of Justice
De Anza College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts- Social and Behavioral Emphasis
De Anza College
High School Diploma -
San Mateo CAVA High School