Nicole Macchia

School Bus Driver

Pawling Central School District

09.2011 - Current

Learned and adhered to safety protocols for student transportation.
Navigated designated routes efficiently to ensure timely arrivals at schools and homes.
Conducted pre-trip vehicle inspections to maintain operational safety standards.
Assisted students with boarding and disembarking, ensuring their safety at all times.
Communicated effectively with parents, students, and school staff regarding transportation issues or changes.
Implemented strategies to improve student behavior on buses, fostering a positive environment.
Collaborated with school administration to develop solutions for transportation challenges impacting students.
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.
Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
Maintained accurate records of student pick-ups and drop-offs, ensuring proper documentation for school administration purposes.
Collaborated with school administrators to address any behavioral issues arising during transportation effectively.
Assisted in emergency preparedness drills, demonstrating appropriate evacuation procedures to students and staff members.
Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety regulations.
Coordinated closely with colleagues during field trips or special events to provide seamless transportation services for all participants involved.
Responded to emergencies with calm and decisive actions, safeguarding well-being of all passengers.
Increased awareness of safety protocols among students with engaging and informative presentations at beginning of school year.