Priscilla James
Bus Driver/Dispatcher
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dedicated and safety-focused professional with extensive experience as a School Bus Driver for Dallas Independent School District. Proven track record for over 28 years in defensive driving and customer relations, ensuring safe and efficient transport for students, including those with special needs. Skilled in data entry and maintaining detailed records, enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, TX
08.2020 - 03.2026
- Assisted students with boarding and exiting bus to reduce safety issues.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 75 fleet vehicles.
- Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
Bus Driver / Dispatcher
Durham Transportation Servies
Irving, TX
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home life and school by providing consistent support during pick-up/drop-off times for special needs children.
- Managed challenging situations involving student behavior with patience, empathy, and effective problem-solving skills that prioritized safety for all involved.
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 75 fleet vehicles.
- Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
Education
GED -
Eastfield College
Mesquite, TX 05.2001 -
Skills
Defensive driving
Attention to detail
Safe driving practices
Traffic laws adherence
Data entry
Customer relations
Customer service
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2020 - 03.2026
Bus Driver / Dispatcher
Durham Transportation Servies
09.2018 - 05.2020
GED -
Eastfield College
05.2001 -