LaShun Littlejohn-Smith
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Dedicated School Bus Driver with Kern County Superintendent Of Schools, skilled in ensuring safe transportation for special needs students. Proven ability in problem-solving and excellent communication fosters a supportive environment. Recognized for reliability and effective schedule coordination, enhancing overall student experience and safety during transit.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver (Special Needs)
Kern County Superintendent Of Schools
Bakersfield, CA
05.2005 - 07.2022
- Safely operated school buses, ensuring timely transportation of students to and from school.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Monitored student behavior during transit, fostering a safe and respectful environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents and school personnel regarding transportation concerns.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Supported special needs students by accommodating individual requirements and ensuring their comfort throughout the journey.
School Bus Driver
Bakersfield City School District
Bakersfield, Ca
06.1997 - 05.2005
- Implemented best practices for managing diverse student needs, ensuring all passengers received appropriate assistance during transport.
- Developed emergency response plans in collaboration with school officials, enhancing preparedness for unforeseen situations.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ensured student safety during transit by adhering to established bus safety protocols.
- Conducted daily vehicle inspections, reporting maintenance issues promptly to ensure operational readiness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bakersfield High School
Bakersfield, CA06-1985
Skills
- Incident reporting
- Safe driving practices
- Passenger management
- Vehicle inspections
- Defensive driving
- Transporting students
Timeline
School Bus Driver (Special Needs)
Kern County Superintendent Of Schools
05.2005 - 07.2022
School Bus Driver
Bakersfield City School District
06.1997 - 05.2005
High School Diploma -
Bakersfield High School
Awards
CHP= 300,000 Safe Driving Award
Recognition Award Dept Of Education {Retirement)