Melissa Roberts
Medford,OR
Summary
Seasoned School Bus Driver Trainer with a proven track record at St Mary's School, enhancing safety and reducing accident rates among new drivers. Demonstrates exceptional dependability and effective communication, ensuring the well-being of students with a focus on safe driving practices and regulatory compliance. Mentors with a commitment to fostering positive environments and promoting excellence in school transportation.
Professional driver with strong commitment to ensuring safe and reliable transportation for students. Skilled in route planning, vehicle maintenance, and adherence to safety protocols. Known for effective communication, teamwork, and flexibility in adapting to changing schedules. Dependable and focused on delivering consistent results while fostering positive and secure environment for passengers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Driver
Ashland School District
12.2022 - 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.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
School Bus Driver Trainer
St Mary's School
08.2021 - Current
- Safeguarded student passengers by ensuring all drivers were proficient in handling medical emergencies while en route to their destinations.
- Reduced accident rates among trainees through meticulous instruction in vehicle maintenance and pre-trip inspections.
- Strengthened relationships between drivers and schools by coordinating joint safety events, including evacuation drills and transportation forums.
- Built strong relationships with trainees, providing ongoing mentorship and guidance that extended beyond initial training.
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
10.2018 - 08.2021
- 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.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Century High School
Hillsboro, ORSkills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe driving practices
- Commercial driving
- Special needs assistance
- DOT regulations
- Vehicle inspections
- GPS and route planning
Certification
ODE CDL behind the wheel trainer
ODE core class instructor
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Ashland School District
12.2022 - Current
School Bus Driver Trainer
St Mary's School
08.2021 - Current
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
10.2018 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Century High School
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