Eilene Banks
Athens,GA
Summary
Reliable School Bus Driver Trainer with relevant experience in teaching new drivers about safety regulations, vehicle inspection, and route planning. Strengths include strong communication skills, patience, and keen observance of traffic laws. Proven record in effectively maintaining driver training records and contributing to overall improvement of transportation department's efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver Trainer
Clarke County School District
Athens, MI
10.2024 - Current
- Supported and guided trainees through training process, enhancing their driving skills and confidence.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal transportation regulations.
- Implemented best practices for safe driving techniques.
- Provided classroom instruction and hands-on training for school bus drivers on proper driving techniques, safety regulations, and customer service.
- Instructed drivers on safe practices such as defensive driving techniques, speed control, lane changing procedures and accident avoidance maneuvers.
- Educated trainees on safe driving practices, promoting road safety and compliance with regulations. in classroom and via videos before having students drive.
- Led students through parallel parking and other parking configurations in parking lot without other traffic.
- Conducted on-the-job training classes and demonstrated principles, techniques, procedures and methods of diverse subjects.
Driver/Training Instructor
Oglethorpe County Board of Education
Lexington, MI
08.2014 - 09.2024
- Transported students safely to and from school and extracurricular activities.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Collaborated with fellow drivers to share best practices and improve service efficiency.
- Maintained accurate transportation logs and records.
- Transported students safely to and from school and events.
- Assisted students with special needs during boarding and disembarking.
- Communicated effectively with parents and school staff regarding transportation issues.
Education
Cedar Shoals High School
Athens, GASkills
- Training and development
- Classroom training
- Defensive driving
- Safety compliance
- Safety oversight
- Emergency protocols
- Evacuation procedures
- Fire extinguisher training
- Safe driving
- Record management
- Support for special needs
- Wheelchair safety
Years of service
I have a total 20 years of service with Clarke County transportation department
I was hired in 1994 resigned in 2012
I drove for Green County board of education for 1semester in 2012 that finished out my 18 years of service.l drove a full year in 2013.
2014 until 2024 I drove for Oglethorpe County school district this is where I received my training certification in 2018
Under Aquila Wright and certified by Mr J Osborn resigned on September of 24
Returned to Clarke County October 1st
2024
had 12 years with Oglethorpe County
I been a certified trainer for 8 years
My total years experience 32 years
Timeline
School Bus Driver Trainer
Clarke County School District
10.2024 - Current
Driver/Training Instructor
Oglethorpe County Board of Education
08.2014 - 09.2024
Cedar Shoals High School