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Kathleen Wooster

Saint Augustine,FL

Summary

Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning the Safety Trainer field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Bus Operator

St. John's County School District
06.2018 - Current
  • Transport passengers safely along prescribed routes according to scheduled routes.
  • Adhering to scheduled routes and accomplishing timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Communicating information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
  • Maintain Florida's driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport and other purposes.
  • Inspect transportation vehicles for road safe use per company policy.

Tour Guide

Historic Tours Of America
10.2017 - 06.2018
  • Researched information on Saint Augustine, Florida to provide accurate, detailed tours.
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Transit Bus Operator

Ct Transit
11.2011 - 09.2017
  • Provided passenger assistance, collected fares and offered schedule and route information.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Followed schedules precisely to complete daily routes.
  • Checked vehicle daily for maintenance needs, personally handled common upkeep and reported serious concerns to supervisor.
  • Maintained positive passenger relations with orderly bus environments and clear announcements for each stop.
  • Adapted travel plans to account for serious accidents and other problems rendering certain streets impassible.

Bus Operator

Kelley Transit
06.2011 - 11.2011
  • Answered questions from passengers with respect and accuracy, providing information about fares, schedule details and baggage stowing.
  • Worked different routes every day based on changing passenger locations and destinations.
  • Helped passengers stow and retrieve luggage, bags, wheelchairs and other items.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
  • Obeyed federal, Connecticut and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
  • Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.

School Bus Operator

All Star Transportation
07.2009 - 06.2011
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to scheduled routes.
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
  • Maintained Connecticut's driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
  • Inspected transportation vehicles for road safe use per company policy.

Education

High School Diploma -

Waterbury Adult Continuing Education
Waterbury, CT
06.2005

Skills

  • Bus Inspections
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
  • Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
  • Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certified trainer
  • School Bus Policies
  • Federal and State Driving Regulations
  • State certified third party tester
  • DOT Regulations
  • School District Compliance
  • Passenger Safety
  • St Johns County School District CDL trainer Sept 2019-Present
  • Basic knowledge in Outlook and Microsoft Word

Accomplishments

    Certificate of Award for two consecutive years of participation in the Connecticut Statewide Transit Rodeo June 12, 2016 and June 04, 2017

    Transportation Trainer of the Year from St. Johns County School District 2022

Certification

  • Certified Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Trainer October 29, 2021-Present
  • Certified Florida Department of Education School Bus Operator Instructor April 30, 2021-Present
  • Certified Florida Department of Education School Bus Driver CDL Tester January 13, 2023-Present

Timeline

School Bus Operator

St. John's County School District
06.2018 - Current

Tour Guide

Historic Tours Of America
10.2017 - 06.2018

Transit Bus Operator

Ct Transit
11.2011 - 09.2017

Bus Operator

Kelley Transit
06.2011 - 11.2011

School Bus Operator

All Star Transportation
07.2009 - 06.2011

High School Diploma -

Waterbury Adult Continuing Education

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