Melissa Peralta
Belfair ,WA
Summary
Dedicated and safety-focused School Bus Driver with South Kitsap School District, recognized for fostering positive student interactions and maintaining a clean, secure environment. Proven ability in behavior management and effective communication, ensuring passenger safety and compliance with industry regulations. Committed to ongoing training and promoting a respectful atmosphere for all.
Knowledgeable Desired Position with solid background in safely transporting students to and from school. Proven track record of maintaining punctual routes and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Demonstrated excellent communication skills and reliability in fostering secure environment for students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Driver
South Kitsap School District
Port Orchard, WA
09.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety regulations.
Volunteer
Olalla Elementary
Olalla, WA
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Kitsap
Port Orchard, WASkills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe driving practices
- Behavior management
- Incident reporting
- Special needs assistance
- Emergency procedures
- Safety equipment usage
- Transporting students
- Student supervision
- Passenger safety management
- Safe driver training
- Verbal and written communication
- Great attitude
- First aid certification
Certification
CPR certified
Timeline
Volunteer
Olalla Elementary
09.2023 - 06.2024
School Bus Driver
South Kitsap School District
09.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
South Kitsap