Marilyn Panda-Massey
District Heights,MD
Summary
Dedicated Special Needs School Bus Driver with Prince George’s County Public Schools, skilled in student safety management and effective parent communication. Expertly operated specialized vehicles, ensuring timely and safe transport while fostering a supportive environment. Recognized for adaptability and professionalism, enhancing student satisfaction and maintaining high safety standards. Successfully completed Transportation Academy in 2024. I have been nominated to serve as an ACE-AFSCME Union delegate in 2025. I have participated in 2025-2029 contract negotiations for all Local 2250 Union members. I have served as Lead Union Steward at Forestville Bus Lot since 2021- currently. And I currently sit on a panel of five for Accident Review Board.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs School Bus Driver
Prince George’s County Public Schools
10.2017 - Current
- Operated specialized school bus for students with diverse needs, ensuring safe transportation to and from school.
- Assisted in implementing safety protocols for student boarding and disembarking procedures.
- Monitored and managed student behavior during transport to maintain a safe environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents and school staff regarding transportation schedules and student needs.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Minimized disruptions to schedules by quickly adapting to route changes and traffic conditions for timely arrivals at destinations.
- Ensured student satisfaction by maintaining a clean, comfortable, and well-organized bus environment.
- Demonstrated professionalism and a strong work ethic by consistently arriving early, preparing the bus, and being available for additional duties as needed.
- Demonstrated expertise in operating wheelchair lifts and securing mobility devices within the bus to ensure safe transport for all passengers.
- Supervised students during loading, unloading and on bus.
- Identified and reported mechanical problems and safety hazards.
- Worked closely with school administration and transportation to maintain smooth operations.
- Completed logbooks, incident reports and other daily paperwork.
- Operated CB radio and bus PA system to make announcements and stay abreast of traffic conditions.
- Recorded bus route and made notes for substitute drivers.
- Enforced student behavior policies and responded to student emergencies.
- Increased parent satisfaction through regular communication about their child''s transportation experience and responsiveness to feedback or concerns raised.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
University Maryland Global Campus
3501 University Boulevard East, Adelphi, MD. 2078305.2028
Associate of Science - Nursing
Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD05.2000
Skills
- Student safety management
- Vehicle operation
- Safety protocol implementation
- Behavioral supervision
- Parent communication
- Pre-trip inspections
- Wheelchair lift operation
- Schedule adherence
- Emergency response procedures
- Incident reporting
- Logbook maintenance
- Traffic condition awareness
- Professionalism in service
- Cleanliness standards maintenance
- Team collaboration with school staff
- Traffic law compliance
- Adaptability to changes
- Defensive driving
- Safety consciousness
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Bus evacuation drills
- Traffic laws and regulations
Timeline
Special Needs School Bus Driver
Prince George’s County Public Schools
10.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
University Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Science - Nursing
Prince George's Community College