Griselda Lara
Dorchester,MA
Summary
Compassionate and disciplined School Bus Monitor with many years of experience caring for special needs bus riders. Seasoned supervisor skilled in handling anything that happens on or near buses. Proficient at earning caregivers' full confidence, enabling students to enjoy safe and affirming bus rides.
Enthusiastic professional with many years of diverse experience monitoring buses transporting both children and adults, many with special needs. Gifted at making bus rides safe, fun, and efficient for riders from various backgrounds. Focused fully on riders, with maturity to employ discipline when needed.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Monitor
Boston Public Schools, BPS
Dorchester, MA
03.2019 - Current
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of the bus to ensure it was safe for transportation.
- Ensured students followed school rules while on the bus, such as no loud talking or fighting.
- Provided assistance to disabled students when getting on and off the bus.
- 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.
- Maintained order and discipline among passengers during trips.
- Maintained records of student attendance, route times, and other related information.
- Communicated with parents regarding any concerns about their child's behavior on the bus.
- Inspected interior of the bus regularly for cleanliness and safety hazards.
- Collected fares from passengers in accordance with established procedures.
- Protected students from physical and verbal bullying.
- Spoke directly with each student to understand pressing needs, concerns or fears.
- Communicated with bus drivers, teachers and guardians regarding problems or incidents impacting student riders.
- 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.
Lunch Monitor
Boston Public Schools, BPS
Dorchester, MA
03.2018 - Current
- Checked student lunches for compliance with school nutrition standards.
- Monitored students in the cafeteria to ensure they stayed in their designated areas.
- Enforced appropriate behavior expectations during lunch period.
- Assisted with meal distribution and cleanup duties as needed.
- Greeted students, faculty, and staff members entering the cafeteria area.
- Helped resolve conflicts between students in a professional manner.
- Provided assistance to special needs students during lunch period.
- Informed cafeteria staff of any food shortages or quality issues that may arise.
- Maintained records of daily attendance and meal counts for lunch period.
- Patrolled cafeteria throughout lunch periods to check for spills and help students.
- Supervised group behaviors and utilized modification techniques.
Education
GED -
Colegio San José
Dominican Republic 06-1992
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- CPR certified
- Background checks
- Incident reporting
- Child supervision
- Verbal communication
- Emergency procedures
- Student safety
- Youth development
- Route planning
- Confidentiality
Timeline
School Bus Monitor
Boston Public Schools, BPS
03.2019 - Current
Lunch Monitor
Boston Public Schools, BPS
03.2018 - Current
GED -
Colegio San José