Jamie Gallagher
Lapeer,MI
Summary
Safety-focused Student Transportation Professional with a valid CDL and DOT card. Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness for safe student transport. Monitored behavior on buses, enforced district rules, and communicated effectively with parents to maintain a positive environment. Certified in first aid and CPR, ensuring preparedness for emergencies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Lapeer Community Schools
Lapeer, MI
10.2009 - Current
- Transported Lapeer Community Schools students safely on assigned routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections on school bus equipment and safety systems.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced district transportation rules.
- Followed traffic laws and school district safety procedures during routes.
- Followed all safety protocols when transporting students with special needs or disabilities.
- Secured and upheld a valid CDL to facilitate safe and legal driving of commercial vehicles.
- Achieved and preserved a valid bus driver education card to comply with ongoing training requirements.
- Developed positive relationships with students through friendly interactions.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student transportation issues.
- Acquired and maintained certification in basic first aid and CPR.
Education
Oxford Highschool
Oxford, MISkills
- CDL regulations
- DOT regulations
- Transportation compliance
- Pre-trip inspections
- Post-trip inspections
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety procedures
- Vehicle inspections
- School bus routing
- Passenger safety
- First aid CPR
- Child safety awareness
- Safe driving practices
- Defensive driving
- Weather condition driving
- Local traffic laws
- Air brake certification
- Wheelchair lift operation
- Bus evacuation drills
- Safety equipment usage
- Data confidentiality
- Dependability
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Situational awareness
- Behavior management
- Crisis response
- Safety orientation
- Passenger safety
- Air brake certification
- Weather condition driving
- Drug and alcohol testing
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Lapeer Community Schools
10.2009 - Current
Oxford Highschool