Harold Dougherty
Middle Island,NY
Summary
Dedicated School Bus Driver with expertise in route management and student supervision. Ensures safe transportation in all conditions while adhering to traffic regulations. Builds positive relationships with students and parents, fostering a reliable and supportive transportation environment.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
Middle Island, New York
07.2020 - 09.2025
- Operated school bus safely and efficiently for student transportation.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Communicated effectively with students, parents, and school staff daily.
- Monitored student behavior to maintain a safe and respectful environment.
- Managed schedules to adhere to pick-up and drop-off times consistently.
- Reported maintenance issues promptly to ensure bus reliability and safety.
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Monitored student behavior on the bus and enforced rules consistently.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions regularly for professional development purposes.
- Followed schedules and routes to maintain timely arrivals and departures.
- Maintained bus cleanliness, inspected for mechanical problems, and reported any issues to supervisor.
- Learned and followed school transportation procedures.
- Documented accidents and submitted necessary reports for review.
- Assisted passengers in evacuation of the bus in case of emergency.
School Bus Driver
Acme Bus
Coram, New York
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Operated school bus safely and efficiently for student transportation.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Facilitated daily communication with students, parents, and school staff to foster a supportive transportation environment.
- Monitored and addressed student behavior to ensure a safe and respectful atmosphere on the bus.
- Coordinated pick-up and drop-off schedules to ensure punctuality and reliability in student transportation.
- Reported maintenance issues promptly to ensure bus reliability and safety.
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Monitored student behavior on the bus and enforced rules consistently.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions regularly for professional development purposes.
- Followed schedules and routes to maintain timely arrivals and departures.
- Maintained bus cleanliness, inspected for mechanical problems, and reported any issues to supervisor.
- Developed positive relationships with students through friendly interactions.
- Maintained order and discipline on bus to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Ensured safety of students by following all traffic laws and regulations.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by taking appropriate actions.
- Reported student behavior incidents promptly to the appropriate personnel.
- Assisted passengers in evacuation of bus in case of emergency.
School Bus Driver
City Of Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg, Virginia
07.2015 - 02.2019
- Operated school bus safely and efficiently for student transportation.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Communicated daily with students, parents, and school staff to provide updates and address concerns.
- Monitored student behavior to maintain a safe and respectful environment.
- Managed schedules to ensure timely pick-up and drop-off of students.
- Reported maintenance issues promptly to ensure bus reliability and safety.
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Monitored student behavior on the bus and enforced rules consistently.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions regularly for professional development purposes.
- Followed schedules and routes to maintain timely arrivals and departures.
- Maintained bus cleanliness, inspected for mechanical problems, and reported any issues to supervisor.
- Developed positive relationships with students through friendly interactions.
- Maintained order and discipline on bus to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Ensured safety of students by following all traffic laws and regulations.
- Complied with district policies and procedures concerning student discipline.
- Learned and followed school transportation procedures.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by taking appropriate actions.
- Reported student behavior incidents promptly to the appropriate personnel.
- Reported accidents and completed required reports.
- Assisted passengers in evacuation of bus in case of emergency.
School Bus Driver
Atlantic Express Transportation Corp
Medford, New York
- Operated school bus safely and efficiently for student transportation.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Communicated effectively with students, parents, and school staff daily.
- Monitored student behavior to maintain a safe and respectful environment.
- Managed schedules to adhere to pick-up and drop-off times consistently.
- Reported maintenance issues promptly to ensure bus reliability and safety.
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Transported students and teachers on school activity trips while exercising responsible leadership.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions regularly for professional development purposes.
- Followed schedules and routes to maintain timely arrivals and departures.
- Developed positive relationships with students through friendly interactions.
- Maintained order and discipline on bus to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student transportation issues.
- Ensured safety of students by following all traffic laws and regulations.
- Complied with district policies and procedures concerning student discipline.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by taking appropriate actions.
- Reported student behavior incidents promptly to the appropriate personnel.
- Reported accidents and completed required reports.
- Assisted passengers in evacuation of bus in case of emergency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Longwood High School
Middle Island, NY06-1981
Skills
- Vehicle operation
- Pre-trip inspection
- Route management
- Safety compliance
- Defensive driving
- Emergency response
- Student supervision
- Customer communication
Timeline
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
07.2020 - 09.2025
School Bus Driver
Acme Bus
05.2019 - 03.2020
School Bus Driver
City Of Harrisonburg
07.2015 - 02.2019
School Bus Driver
Atlantic Express Transportation Corp
High School Diploma -
Longwood High School