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Katheryn Kennedy

lindenhurst,IL

Summary

Dedicated and safety-focused professional with extensive experience as a School Bus Driver for Millburn School District 24. Proven track record in effective communication and behavior management, ensuring a positive environment for students. Skilled in incident reporting and compliance with DOT regulations, enhancing student safety and transportation efficiency.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

School Bus Driver

Millburn School District 24
03.2020 - Current
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
  • Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
  • Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
  • Improved efficiency with route planning, ensuring timely arrival at each stop while minimizing fuel consumption.
  • Assisted in training new bus drivers to ensure they were familiar with district policies, procedures, and best practices for safe student transportation.
  • Managed emergency situations effectively, prioritizing student safety and well-being above all else.
  • Demonstrated flexibility when needed by covering additional shifts or stepping in for colleagues during unexpected absences or emergencies.

Professional School Bus Driver

Durham School Service
07.2018 - 03.2020
  • Maintained high standards of personal appearance and professionalism, representing the school district positively in interactions with students, families, and community members.
  • Ensured compliance with local traffic laws as well as district policies for student transportation services.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding pick-up times, drop-off locations, and any incidents that occurred on the bus.
  • Supported student success by providing a positive, nurturing environment during transport.

Assistant School Secretary

E.J. Tobin Elementary School District 111
10.2016 - 06.2018
  • Processed student registrations and withdrawals.
  • Answered multi-line telephones and greeted visitors and parents to facilitate office operations.
  • Maintained an up-to-date database of student records, safeguarding confidential information while providing easy access when needed.
  • Performed clerical and administrative support duties to optimize workflow procedures.
  • Enhanced the overall quality of the school experience for students, parents, and faculty by consistently providing exceptional administrative support.
  • Documented attendance, grades and test scores to update permanent records.
  • Managed school calendar and scheduling, ensuring timely communication with parents, teachers, and administrators.

Education

No Degree - Psychology And Criminal Justice

Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL

High School Diploma -

Reavis High School
Burbank, IL
05-1990

Skills

  • Dependable and reliable
  • Effective communication skills
  • Safety-focused
  • Safe driving practices
  • Incident reporting
  • Behavior management
  • Special needs assistance
  • Drug and alcohol testing
  • Defensive driving
  • DOT regulations
  • Bus evacuation drills
  • Customer-oriented
  • Post-trip inspections
  • Safe driver training
  • Wheelchair lift operation

Timeline

School Bus Driver

Millburn School District 24
03.2020 - Current

Professional School Bus Driver

Durham School Service
07.2018 - 03.2020

Assistant School Secretary

E.J. Tobin Elementary School District 111
10.2016 - 06.2018

No Degree - Psychology And Criminal Justice

Moraine Valley Community College

High School Diploma -

Reavis High School

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