Melvinia Townsend
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Experienced with coordinating safe and efficient student transport. Utilizes effective communication to ensure positive and orderly bus environment. Knowledge of safety protocols and student management techniques.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Attendant
Student Transportation of America, STA
Jacksonville,FL
08.2014 - 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.
- Worked with bus driver and parents to meet specialized needs of passengers.
- Enforced FL 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.
- Communicated with bus drivers, contractors and schools regarding route changes.
- Supervised and assisted special-needs passengers, offering individual adult attention during transport.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay informed about best practices in student transportation services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harcourt Learning Direct
05-2001
Skills
- Punctuality
- Passenger safety
- Child supervision
- Patience and empathy
- Route planning
- Emergency procedures
- Special needs support
- Student assistance
- Confidentiality
- Seat belt enforcement
- Wheelchair assistance
- Disability awareness
- Strong work ethic
- Verbal communication
- CPR certified
- School policies
Timeline
School Bus Attendant
Student Transportation of America, STA
08.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Harcourt Learning Direct