Galene Magnuson
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dedicated and responsible school bus driver and Certified Driver Trainer. Highly safe-minded with an outstanding work ethic and passion for behind-the-wheel instruction. Strong history of developing candidates' driving skills and advancing the students' knowledge and confidence.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Washington State Certified Driver Trainer
Harlow's School Bus Service Inc.
01.2017 - Current
- Demonstrating and conducting a proper pre-trip/post-trip inspection of school buses to ensure safety.
- Instructed candidates on safe operation of school bus equipment, enhancing their preparedness for driving.
- Training candidates to have the confidence to pass a CDL licensing test.
- Maintained a consistently safe driving record while operating school buses.
- Superior pre-trip and post-trip instruction.
- Instructed and reported bus malfunctions or needed repairs to ensure timely maintenance.
- Transported students to and from school, prioritizing safety during all trips.
- Ensured effective student management throughout school bus routes.
- Maintain and keep all paperwork current.
- Consistently demonstrated self-motivation by proactively completing tasks with minimal supervision.
- Displayed a strong work ethic by consistently meeting deadlines and expectations.
- Out-of-the-box problem solver.
- Obtained First Aid and CPR certification to ensure student safety during emergencies.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to enhance communication and workflow.
Route Driver/BTW
Durham School Bus Services
04.2011 - 01.2017
- Conducted pre-trip/post-trip inspections of school buses, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Instructed and reported on bus malfunctions and necessary repairs to maintain operational safety.
- Managed and updated all mandatory paperwork to ensure compliance.
- Utilized effective strategies to manage student behavior and engagement in the classroom.
- Instructed on bus malfunctions and reported necessary repairs.
- Maintain and keep all mandatory paperwork current.
- Trained candidates on safe operation of school bus equipment, enhancing their preparedness for real-world scenarios.
- Train candidates to be confident enough to pass the CDL licensing test.
Education
Washing State Certification Program -
Diploma -
Reardan High School
Reardan, WA 09.1985 - 06.1989
Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal
Highline Community College
DesMoines, WA 09.1992 - 06.1993
Skills
- Pre-trip and post-trip instruction
- Safety compliance
- Training
- Teaching
- Student management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- First Aid/CPR certified
- Proficient computer skills
- Self-motivated
- Strong work ethic
- Collaboration
Timeline
Washington State Certified Driver Trainer
Harlow's School Bus Service Inc.
01.2017 - Current
Route Driver/BTW
Durham School Bus Services
04.2011 - 01.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal
Highline Community College
09.1992 - 06.1993
Diploma -
Reardan High School
09.1985 - 06.1989