Michelle Showman
Timberville,VA
Summary
Dedicated driving trainer with a focus on safety compliance and effective communication. Proven ability to train and evaluate drivers, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulations. Dynamic substitute teacher with a strong background in classroom management and student engagement. Skilled in adapting lesson plans to meet fostering positive behavior through effective communication and conflict resolution strategies. I'm ready to begin the change with focusing on combining intellect with action to make a positive impact, encouraging students to be engaged, civically minded, and passionate about solving problems.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Driving Trainer
Rockingham County Public Schools
Harrisonburg, Virginia
08.2025 - Current
- Trained new bus drivers on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations governing the operation of school buses.
- Conducted evaluations of each driver's performance to ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations.
- Responded promptly to any incidents or accidents involving school buses or personnel under his and her supervision.
- Instructed drivers on safe practices such as defensive driving techniques, speed control, lane changing procedures and accident avoidance maneuvers.
Substitute Teacher
Rockingham County Public Schools
Harrisonburg, Virginia
08.2023 - Current
- Developed lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Communicated effectively with students, parents, and staff regarding progress.
- Managed classroom behavior to create a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement educational strategies and resources.
- Adapted instructional materials to accommodate various student abilities.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Monitored student progress throughout the day.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
School Bus Driver
Rockingham County Public Schools
Harrisonburg, Virginia
01.2021 - Current
- Transported students safely to and from school daily.
- Managed student behavior during transportation for a safe environment.
- Communicated with school staff regarding schedule changes and delays.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to address
- transportation concerns.
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
- Transported students and teachers on school activity trips while exercising responsible leadership.
Education
High School Diploma -
Broadway High School
Broadway, VA06-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Forestry Managment
Dabney S. Lancaster
Covington VaSkills
- Driver training
- Safety compliance
- Accident response
- Performance evaluation
- Instructional design
- Classroom management
- Communication techniques
- Student engagement
- Parent collaboration
- Positive reinforcement
- Conflict resolution
- Basic typing skills
- Typing skills of [number] WPM
Timeline
Driving Trainer
Rockingham County Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Rockingham County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
School Bus Driver
Rockingham County Public Schools
01.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Broadway High School
Some College (No Degree) - Forestry Managment
Dabney S. Lancaster