Kristina Pilkenton
Union,MO
Summary
At Bourbon School District, I excelled as a School Bus Driver, enhancing on-time performance and student safety through meticulous route planning and adherence to safety protocols. Leveraging strong communication skills and a deep understanding of emergency procedures, I fostered a positive and secure environment for students, significantly improving satisfaction and efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Bourbon School District
Bourbon, MO
10.2020 - 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.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- 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.
- 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.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness for the school bus interior by performing regular cleaning tasks after each trip.
- Reduced vehicle maintenance costs by conducting daily pre-trip inspections and promptly reporting any necessary repairs or concerns.
- Assisted students with boarding and exiting bus to reduce safety issues.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Ensured safety of all passengers by meticulously following traffic laws and school policies.
- Streamlined communication with parents regarding transportation schedules and changes, improving overall satisfaction.
- Strengthened community relations by participating in school events and activities, representing transportation team positively.
- Collaborated with school officials to update and optimize bus routes, meeting evolving needs of school community.
- Improved route efficiency by regularly reviewing and adjusting paths based on traffic patterns and school changes.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the school bus, documenting any issues and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Utilized feedback from students and parents to make continuous improvements to transportation service.
- Drove bus along assigned route, picking up students.
- Enforced student behavior policies and responded to student emergencies.
- Identified and reported mechanical problems and safety hazards.
- Worked closely with school administration and transportation to maintain smooth operations.
- Operated CB radio and bus PA system to make announcements and stay abreast of traffic conditions.
- Completed logbooks, incident reports and other daily paperwork.
- Attended pre-trip meetings to support safe transport of students.
- Inspected and serviced buses on regular basis.
- Assessed bus condition and maintained brakes, wipers, gas levels, and cleanliness.
- Assisted in loading and unloading students and belongings.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date route and time logs.
- Drafted and submitted reports detailing trips, fuel, mileage, and hours.
- Executed proper and timely loading and unloading of passengers.
- Administered first aid to passengers in need.
Education
Working On Associates - Business
ECC
St Clair MissouriSkills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe Driving Practices
- Incident Reporting
- Emergency Procedures
- Safety equipment usage
- Route Planning
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Vehicle inspections
- Transporting Students
- Weather condition driving
- Pre-Trip Inspections
- Bus evacuation drills
- Post-Trip Inspections
- Child Safety Awareness
- Basic mechanical knowledge
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Student chaperoning
- Dependable and Responsible
- Clean Driving Record
- Valid Driver's License
- Federal and State Driving Regulations
- Passenger Safety
- Student Interaction
- Flexible Schedule
- Google Maps
- GPS Navigation
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Bourbon School District
10.2020 - Current
Working On Associates - Business
ECC