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
Silver Spring, MD
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
10501 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring Md 20904
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