Adina Havens
Hesperia,CA
Summary
Dedicated School Bus Driver with First Student Transportation, recognized for enhancing student satisfaction through effective communication and safety-focused practices. Proven expertise in defensive driving and child safety awareness, ensuring compliance with DOT regulations while fostering a positive environment. Committed to punctuality and professionalism, consistently prioritizing passenger safety.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
03.2021 - Current
- Conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Ensured student safety during daily transportation routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle compliance and safety standards.
- Assisted students with boarding and disembarking, promoting a secure environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents and school staff regarding schedule changes or concerns.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Adhered to traffic laws and regulations, maintaining punctuality throughout routes.
- Increased overall student satisfaction by attending to individual needs and addressing any concerns expressed during transportation experiences.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
Administrative Assistant
Winners Foundation
2019 - 2021
- Delivered comprehensive administrative assistance to executive directors.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, enhancing document retrieval efficiency.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations, ensuring accuracy and clarity of information.
- Provided customer service support by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Trained new staff on office protocols, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and professional responses to inquiries via phone, email, or in-person visits.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Reduced administrative workload for supervisors, managing calendar appointments and coordinating meeting logistics.
- Recorded expenses and maintained accounting records.
- Safeguarded private information through meticulous record-keeping practices, adhering to company confidentiality policies at all times.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with shifting priorities or new assignments from management figures in real-time situations.
Residential Supervisor
Klean Treatment Centers
2016 - 2019
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with residential care standards.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans tailored to resident needs.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in resident support and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular assessments of resident progress, adjusting care strategies as needed.
- Facilitated communication between residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery.
- Monitored staff performance, providing feedback to improve team dynamics and efficiency.
- Managed daily operations of the residential facility to ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment for residents.
- Maintained caring, supportive and safe environment for residents through careful monitoring and continuous oversight.
- Scheduled fun social and recreational activities for residents.
- Ensured adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations governing residential facilities through consistent monitoring and timely updates to policies as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of resident progress, incidents, and other relevant information in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated with community resources to provide additional support services for residents such as mental health counseling or vocational training opportunities.
Special Education Specialist
Alhambra School District
2005 - 2016
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior intervention strategies to improve classroom engagement.
- Monitored student progress, adjusting strategies to ensure academic success.
- Provided training and support to staff on special education regulations and best practices.
- Advocated for resources and services necessary for student development and inclusion.
- Enhanced student learning by developing and implementing individualized education plans tailored to each student''s needs.
- Organized extracurricular activities specifically designed for students with disabilities promoting social interactions and building selfesteem.
- Developed data-driven intervention strategies using assessment results to inform instructional decisions.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by implementing proactive strategies and clear expectations for all students.
- Developed strong partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources and support for students with disabilities.
- Served as case manager overseeing the development implementation.
Education
High School Diploma - Child Development
San Gabriel High School
San Gabriel, CASkills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe driving practices
- Behavior management
- Commercial driving
- Defensive driving
- DOT regulations
- License endorsements
- Passenger safety management
- Safe driver training
- Traffic laws adherence
- Child safety awareness
Timeline
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
03.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Winners Foundation
2019 - 2021
Residential Supervisor
Klean Treatment Centers
2016 - 2019
Special Education Specialist
Alhambra School District
2005 - 2016
High School Diploma - Child Development
San Gabriel High School
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