Leroy Barrett
Newfield,NY
Summary
Special Needs Bus Aide providing strong work history assisting students with various disabilities to offer safe and comfortable transportation. Talented at escorting students to bus seat, securing in place and monitoring during bus ride. Friendly when interacting with students, caregivers and bus drivers. Caring and patient Bus Aide with 20 years of experience helping load, unload and monitor special needs individuals on bus. Tolerant and attentive when assisting individuals, attending to physical needs and enforcing rules. Maintained awareness of various disabilities and obtained updated training to meet specific needs. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Bus Aide
Ithaca City School District
Ithaca, NY
3/13/03 - 08.2023
- Assisted with the boarding and disembarking of students from the bus.
- Provided direct supervision and assistance to special needs students on the bus.
- Maintained a safe, secure, and orderly environment for all passengers.
- Monitored student behavior while on the bus and took corrective action when necessary.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians regarding student transportation needs.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections of buses prior to departure.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were adhered to during transport.
- Provided support for students who may have physical or emotional disabilities while traveling on the bus.
- Assisted drivers by providing directions if needed while en route to destination.
- Inspected seat belts and wheelchair tie-downs for proper operation prior to each trip.
- Assisted drivers in loading wheelchairs onto the lift when necessary.
Maintenance Mechanic
Ithaca City School District
Ithaca, NY
01.1989 - 03.2003
- Maintained a variety of electrical equipment including motors, transformers and switches.
- Repaired and replaced defective parts in production machinery.
- Performed preventive maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts to maintain efficient operation of machines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newfield Senior High School
Newfield, NY06-1981
Skills
- Confidentiality and Privacy
- Disability Awareness
- Safety awareness
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Carpentry
Accomplishments
- Franziska Racker Center Special Friend Award
Affiliations
Love riding my motorcycle
Barbecuing with family and friends
Going to church
Attending sport events of my children
Timeline
Maintenance Mechanic
Ithaca City School District
01.1989 - 03.2003
Special Needs Bus Aide
Ithaca City School District
3/13/03 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Newfield Senior High School
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