Jodi Catinella
Lake Villa,IL
Summary
Accomplished Dispatch/Special Education Liaison with a proven track record at Lake Zurich CUSD 95, adept in collaborative problem-solving and skilled in data organization. Expertly managed transportation for special education, enhancing route efficiency and compliance. Demonstrates effective behavior management and proficiency in VersaTrans, ensuring safe and reliable service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dispatch/Special Education Liaison
Lake Zurich CUSD 95
Lake Zurich, IL
01.2017 - Current
- Coordinated and managed transportation services for special education students, including outplaced students, ensuring routes met the individual needs as outlined in their IEP.
- Serves as the contact between the transportation department, school administration, parents, bus drivers, and transportation company, addressing concerns, resolving issues, and providing updates on transportation services.
- Maintain up-to-date school calendars and schedules for our outplaced students to ensure appropriate transportation coverage.
- Coordinate transportation for events, ensuring proper scheduling with drivers and event staff.
- Helped maintain compliance for school bus permits, certifications, and annual refresher classes.
- Managed all safety equipment, ensuring items are stocked, and expiration dates are monitored.
- Utilized Skyward financial software to submit purchase orders, handle weekly supply ordering, reconcile credit card transactions, and manage transportation invoicing for field trips.
- Assisted in collecting and reporting accident details, communicating with parents, schools, administrators, and transportation staff.
- Assisted with driver scheduling, training, license renewals, and physicals.
- Use Google Sheets and Docs to track transportation data, maintain records, and generate reports.
- Serve as a backup for dispatch.
School Bus Driver
Round Lake School District 116
Round Lake, IL
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Executed efficient time management to ensure timely route completion.
- Facilitated passenger boarding and departure processes.
- Ensured cleanliness of buses, checked for mechanical issues, and communicated findings to supervisor.
- Assisted passengers in evacuation of bus in case of emergency.
- Provided safe and reliable school bus transportation service on fixed routes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05-1987
Skills
- Effective Behavior Management
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Experienced in VersaTrans
- Experienced in Traversa Software
- Skilled in Data Organization
Certification
- Class B CDL with School Bus and Passenger endorsements
Timeline
Dispatch/Special Education Liaison
Lake Zurich CUSD 95
01.2017 - Current
School Bus Driver
Round Lake School District 116
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Class B CDL with School Bus and Passenger endorsements
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Western Illinois University
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