Anthony Harper
Bedford
Summary
Dynamic, results-oriented professional with extensive experience as Bus Driver for Beachwood Transportation, excelling in safety compliance and effective communication.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bus Driver
Beachwood Transportation
Beachwood
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Operated school buses safely on designated routes for student transportation.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Assisted students in boarding and exiting buses safely and efficiently.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding transportation schedules and concerns.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bus interior for student comfort.
- Adhered to traffic laws and school policies during all driving activities.
- Collaborated with school staff to coordinate special event transportation needs.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Verified that all passengers were seated before operating the bus.
- Reported any incidents that occurred during route travel to management personnel immediately.
- Followed designated routes according to timetables while obeying speed limits at all times.
- Monitored traffic conditions along assigned routes in order to plan alternate routes if necessary.
- Cleaned interior of buses regularly including vacuuming floors and wiping down surfaces.
Bus Driver
Westlake City Schools
Westlake
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Transported riders to designated locations while adhering to strict schedules.
- Operated vehicles in compliance with all traffic regulations and safety standards.
- Monitored passenger behavior while ensuring safe driving practices.
- Demonstrated consistent adherence to speed limits and traffic laws while driving a bus.
Deputy Bailiff
City of Cleveland Heights/ Municipal Court
Cleveland Heights
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Maintained order in courtroom during trial and guard jury from outside contact.
- Enforced courtroom rules of behavior and warned persons not to smoke and disturb court procedure.
- Checked courtroom for security, cleanliness and availability of sundry supplies, such as notepads, for use by judge, jurors, and attorneys.
- Screened, controlled, and handled evidence and exhibits during court proceedings.
- Maintained court docket.
- Announced entrance of judge.
- Provided assistance to public, such as directions to court offices.
Firearms Instructor
City of Cleveland/ Division of Police
Cleveland
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Create, present and assist with lesson plans for recruits and officers.
- Conduct live fire drills and state re-qualification for recruits and officers.
- Conduct tactical scenarios for training.
- Conduct and assist with range upkeep and inventory.
- Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Prepared instructional program objectives, outlined, and lesson plans.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by administrative policy.
- Monitored students' performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that satisfied course standards, training requirements, and objectives.
- Prepared and implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
- Observed students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
Detective/Investigator
City of Cleveland/ Division of Police
Cleveland
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Troubleshot minor problems and reported larger technical issues.
- Ran personnel recruitment background investigations and interviewed potential job candidates.
- Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
Community Relations Officer
City of Cleveland/ Division of Police
Cleveland
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Attend community meetings sponsored by police districts.
- Assist the community with crime prevention presentations.
- Schedule tours of select units within the Division of Police.
- Conduct Student Police Academies within the Cleveland Municipal School District.
- Attend community events and promote positive interaction with the citizens and the police.
Academy Instructor
City of Cleveland/ Division of Police
Cleveland
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students.
- Met departmental and program deadlines, complying with reporting requirements.
- Attended and participated in professional development activities and conferences to enhance skill and job knowledge.
Police Officer
City of Cleveland/ Division of Police
Cleveland
04.1996 - 04.2009
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Reported deficient streetlights, signs and road surfaces to keep residents safe.
Education
ADMINISTRATION IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CANDIDATE -
University of Phoenix
Tempe05.2024
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
John Marshall Senior High School
Cleveland, OH01.1988
Skills
- Classroom management
- Organization and time management
- Effective communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Curriculum development
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson planning
- Problem solving
- Friendly demeanor
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal skills
- Computer proficiency
- Goal orientation
- Positive mindset
- Team building
- Basic math proficiency
- Reliable transportation
- Creativity in teaching
- Maintenance and repair skills
- Active listening
- Flexible scheduling
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability to change
- Negotiation skills
- Vehicle operation expertise
- Route planning proficiency
- Safety compliance knowledge
- Vehicle inspection skills
- Traffic regulation adherence strategies
Certification
- Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Basic Peace Officer Instructor
- Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Private Security Instructor
- Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Firearms Instructor (Pistol and Shotgun)
- R.A.D Women's Self-Defense Instructor
- A.L.I.C.E Instructor (Active Shooter)
- First-Aid/C.P.R. Instructor
References
References available upon request.
Awards
- Received the Unit of the Year for Police Academy Instruction
- Recognized on two occasions as a 'Hometown Hero' on Fox 8 News.
- Recognized as 'Officer of the Month' for the Cleveland Police Foundation
- Recognized as 'Officer of the Month' for the Black Shield Police Association
Timeline
Bus Driver
Beachwood Transportation
04.2024 - 08.2025
Bus Driver
Westlake City Schools
10.2023 - 03.2024
Deputy Bailiff
City of Cleveland Heights/ Municipal Court
08.2022 - 07.2023
Firearms Instructor
City of Cleveland/ Division of Police
10.2021 - 08.2022
Detective/Investigator
City of Cleveland/ Division of Police
01.2021 - 10.2021
Community Relations Officer
City of Cleveland/ Division of Police
04.2019 - 01.2021
Academy Instructor
City of Cleveland/ Division of Police
04.2017 - 04.2019
Police Officer
City of Cleveland/ Division of Police
04.1996 - 04.2009
ADMINISTRATION IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CANDIDATE -
University of Phoenix
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
John Marshall Senior High School