Dedicated School Bus Driver with extensive experience at Clark County School District, CCSD, and LAUSD, showcasing a strong commitment to student safety and positive behavior management. Excelled in emergency preparedness and efficient route planning, enhancing on-time performance. Renowned for dependable service and effective communication, fostering trust and cooperation among students, parents, and staff.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Driver
Clark County School District, CCSD
11.2016 - 11.2024
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.
Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
School Bus Driver
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
08.2006 - 06.2016
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.
Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
Maintained accurate records of student pick-ups and drop-offs, ensuring proper documentation for school administration purposes.
Collaborated with school administrators to address any behavioral issues arising during transportation effectively.
Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
Assisted in emergency preparedness drills, demonstrating appropriate evacuation procedures to students and staff members.
Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety regulations.
Improved on-time performance with efficient route planning, taking into consideration traffic patterns and weather conditions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Compton High School
Compton, CA
06-1997
Skills
Dependable and reliable
Effective communication skills
Safety-focused
Safe driving practices
Special needs assistance
Emergency procedures
Passenger management
Transporting students
Accomplishments
Safe Driving Awards over 20+ yrs
Certification
Student Management, Discipline, and Bullying on the School Bus Training – Pupil Transportation Safety Institute.
School Bus Endorsement - CA Department of Motor Vehicles.
First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Bloodborne Pathogens Training Certification – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) approved provider.
Passenger Endorsement - CA Department of Motor Vehicles.
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - [CA] Department of Motor Vehicles.
Special Needs Transportation Training – Various authorized providers.
Air Brake Restriction Removal – CA Department of Motor Vehicles.
Director II, Education Services Division at Clark County School District (CCSD)Director II, Education Services Division at Clark County School District (CCSD)