Maribel Fernandez
Baldwin Park,CA
Summary
Experienced with ensuring safe and timely transportation of students. Utilizes strong communication and problem-solving skills to manage student behavior and navigate routes efficiently. Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures to maintain secure environment for all passengers.
Transportation professional with steadfast commitment to safety and punctuality. Adept at managing student behavior and ensuring adherence to safety regulations. Known for fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and staff while adapting to changing schedules and routes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
York Public Schools
03.2025 - 07.2025
- 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.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
Behavioral Health Caseworker
Nebraska Department Of Corrections
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Monitored case progress for timely completion and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, fostering open communication and rapport building.
- Assessed and evaluated clients' needs, determined eligibility for services, and developed individualized plans.
- Facilitated client access to community resources, promoting self-sufficiency and independence.
Correctional Sergeant
Nebraska Department Of Correctional Services
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Supervised 50 employees and performance of tasks and managed 120 offenders.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Reduced instances of violence within the institution through effective conflict resolution strategies and communication skills.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Evaluated job performance of subordinate staff members regularly while providing constructive feedback for improvement opportunities.
- Efficiently managed resources such as time, personnel, and equipment to ensure smooth operations within the correctional facility.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of large-scale facility operations including cell searches, shakedowns, and evacuation drills.
- Improved staff performance by providing training and guidance on institutional policies and best practices.
Semi Trailer Driver
First Hand Logistics
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided support during emergency situations, demonstrating quick response time and sound decision-making skills under pressure.
- Increased route efficiency by staying updated on current traffic patterns, road conditions, and construction zones to avoid delays.
- Optimized scheduling with warehouse staff to minimize wait times during pickup or drop-off activities.
- Safeguarded company assets by securing loads properly and ensuring no damage occurred during transit.
- Enhanced safety by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections on semi trailers and vehicles.
- Navigated various terrains, adapting driving strategies for optimal performance in diverse weather conditions.
Correctional Transportation Officer
Nevada Department Of Corrections
01.2018 - 08.2021
- Improved transportation efficiency by implementing route optimization strategies.
- Established strong partnerships with external carriers for better collaboration during peak seasons or emergency situations.
- Resolved customer issues promptly, maintaining high levels of client satisfaction and retention rates.
- Oversaw successful integration of new technology systems into existing transportation processes, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations, avoiding penalties and maintaining a clean safety record.
- Streamlined communication between drivers, dispatchers, and management to enhance overall team performance.
Education
Montebello High School
Montebello, CASkills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Road safety compliance
- Behavior management
- Commercial driving
- Special needs assistance
- Emergency procedures
- Passenger management
- Safety equipment usage
- Route planning
- Transporting students
- Bus evacuation drills
- Child safety awareness
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Bus Driver
York Public Schools
03.2025 - 07.2025
Behavioral Health Caseworker
Nebraska Department Of Corrections
01.2023 - 03.2025
Correctional Sergeant
Nebraska Department Of Correctional Services
12.2022 - 01.2023
Semi Trailer Driver
First Hand Logistics
08.2021 - 03.2022
Correctional Transportation Officer
Nevada Department Of Corrections
01.2018 - 08.2021
Montebello High School
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