Marie scott
Glenarden,MD
Summary
Dedicated School Bus Attendant with a proven track record at MCPS, enhancing student safety and support for those with special needs. Expert in vehicle inspection and passenger safety, coupled with exceptional patience and empathy. Achieved a significant improvement in transportation efficiency and student satisfaction through meticulous route planning and safety checks.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Attendant
MCPS
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted students with special needs, ensuring their comfort and providing necessary accommodations for smoother transportation.
- Maintained a clean and organized bus environment, contributing to a positive experience for all passengers.
- Organized seating arrangements to maximize efficiency during boarding and disembarking processes.
- Conducted regular safety checks on the bus, identifying potential issues and coordinating repairs with maintenance teams.
Bus Attendant/Direct Support Professional
Chi Center ,inc
02.1997 - 03.2020
- Worked with bus driver and parents to meet specialized needs of passengers.
- Enforced [State] safety guidelines for passenger transportation to keep children safe and driver free of distraction.
- Demonstrated proper use of wheelchair lift, wheelchair tie-downs and orthopedic devices for handicapped passengers.
- Provided physical assistance while loading and unloading passengers to promote safety and minimize delays at each route stop.
- Maintained clean and sanitary bus by cleaning and removing trash at end of each route.
- Communicated with bus drivers, contractors and schools regarding route changes.
- Assisted juvenile passengers in crossing roadway safely.
- Completed timely and detailed incident reports, following corporate guidelines for accurate recordkeeping.
- Conducted regular inspections of safety equipment to ensure proper functioning in case of an emergency.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere on the bus by interacting courteously and professionally with riders from diverse backgrounds.
- Supervised and assisted special-needs passengers, offering individual adult attention during transport.
- Assisted passengers with boarding and disembarking, ensuring a smooth and safe experience.
- Ensured timely arrival at each stop by adhering to established schedules and communicating effectively with the driver.
- Checked on passengers regularly, verified compliance with safety requirements and identified assistance needs.
- Assisted students with safe and orderly boarding and exiting of vehicle.
- Kept close eye on passenger behavior and watched for injuries, illnesses, and disputes.
- Responded to transportation questions and requests for information from children and parents.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Theodore High School
Theodore, AL06.1986
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Health and Hygiene
- Punctuality
- Child Supervision
- Cleanliness Maintenance
- Passenger Safety
- Vehicle Inspection
- Traffic Laws
- Fire Extinguisher Use
- Incident Reporting
- Disability Awareness
- Special Needs Support
- Student Assistance
- School policies
- Seat Belt Enforcement
- Bus evacuation
- Strong Work Ethic
- CPR Certified
- Student safety
- Verbal Communication
Timeline
School Bus Attendant
MCPS
08.2021 - Current
Bus Attendant/Direct Support Professional
Chi Center ,inc
02.1997 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Theodore High School
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