Linda Chalupa
Ridgely,MD
Summary
Dedicated transportation professional with extensive experience at QACPS, excelling in safe driving practices and effective communication. Proven track record in managing teams and ensuring compliance, while fostering positive environments for students. Skilled in vehicle inspections and route planning, consistently achieving timely and safe student transport.
Careful School Bus Driver attentive to road rules, school schedules, and students' needs. Maintains daily schedules with good driving abilities and understanding of local traffic flows. Protects students by operating bus safely and controlling student behavior.
Well-regarded [Job Title] offers clean driving history and strong safety record. Gets along well with students, bus monitors and teachers. Compassionate with students and great at resolving conflicts. Keeps bus clean and well-maintained with daily care.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
QACPS
03.2025 - 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.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
Transportation Manager
MRDC Head Start
09.2020 - 03.2025
- Maintained compliance with all regulations, avoiding fines and penalties for the organization.
- Managed a team of drivers, providing support and guidance to improve performance and productivity.
- Supervised department personnel by assigning and directing daily tasks as well as evaluating performance to enhance productivity and resolve problems.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty to the company.
- Collaborated with other departments, aligning goals to improve overall company performance.
Special Needs Bus Aide
Caroline County Public Schools
01.2008 - 09.2020
- Supervised students and maintained discipline on bus to reduce driver distraction.
- Liaised with bus driver to conduct emergency evacuation drills.
- Communicated with bus driver to meet students' medical, physical and behavioral needs during transport.
- Lifted and moved students to optimize comfort.
- Operated lift and secured wheelchair to maximize student safety and stability.
Powder Coater
Unisite Designs
01.1998 - 12.2007
- Safely operated industrial powder coating ovens to cure products.
- Inspected products closely to verify complete coating was achieved on all projects.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper powder coating techniques, contributing to a skilled workforce.
Assembly Line Production Worker
Black and Decker
06.1988 - 01.1998
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring optimal productivity and safety for all workers.
- Contributed to overall team success by meeting daily production targets consistently.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to maintain smooth workflow and efficient product assembly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new procedures quickly when changes were implemented on the production line.
- Operated various tools and equipment proficiently for faster product assembly without compromising quality.
- Reduced errors in assembled products by maintaining a keen attention to detail and following instructions closely.
- Exceeded company expectations regarding punctuality and attendance, demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to the success of the assembly line team.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Caroline High School
Ridgely, MD05-1988
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe driving practices
- Commercial driving
- Punctuality
- Route planning
- Vehicle inspections
- Special needs assistance
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Transporting students
- Pre-trip inspections
Timeline
School Bus Driver
QACPS
03.2025 - Current
Transportation Manager
MRDC Head Start
09.2020 - 03.2025
Special Needs Bus Aide
Caroline County Public Schools
01.2008 - 09.2020
Powder Coater
Unisite Designs
01.1998 - 12.2007
Assembly Line Production Worker
Black and Decker
06.1988 - 01.1998
High School Diploma -
North Caroline High School
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