Rita Burns
San Jose,CA
Summary
Dedicated School Bus Driver with Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements. A strong focus on safety compliance, effective communication, and emergency response. Committed to maintaining a secure and respectful environment for students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
San Jose, CA
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections for safety compliance.
- Assisted students in boarding and disembarking in a safe manner.
- Facilitated effective communication with students, parents, and school staff to address transportation needs.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and safety regulations while driving the bus.
- Oversaw student conduct to maintain a respectful and safe environment on the bus.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Transported students and teachers on school activity trips while exercising responsible leadership.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions regularly for professional development purposes.
- Developed positive relationships with students through friendly interactions.
- Acted swiftly in emergency situations, ensuring student safety through appropriate responses.
- Assisted passengers in evacuation of bus in case of emergency.
- Reported delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to supervisor.
- Obtained certification in basic first aid and CPR through formal training.
- Reported accidents, hazards or transportation delays using mobile two-way radios.
Driver
Onlok Senior Health Services
06.2020 - 02.2023
- Ensured timely transportation of clients to medical appointments.
- Transported clients from designated locations to ensure timely arrival at destinations.
- Assisted clients with boarding and disembarking from vehicles.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries and complaints, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Adjusted routes based on real-time weather and traffic conditions to maintain timely service.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Participated in training sessions regarding safe driving practices and defensive driving techniques.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch and customers to provide status updates.
- Demonstrated ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
- Logged deliveries, drop-off times and special conditions in company system.
- Modified transportation plans based on real-time conditions.
- Built rapport with clients to promote a comfortable travel experience.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare staff regarding client needs.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Defensive Driver Training
Driver Educator - Smith 5 Keys
San Jose, CA06-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Applied Psychology
San Jose City College
San Jose, CASkills
- Passenger safety management
- First aid certification
- Defensive driving
- Emergency response
- Safe driver training
- Vehicle inspection
- Bus route planning
- Route management
- Wheelchair lift operation
- DOT regulations
- Clean DMV record
- Air brake certification
- Emergency procedures
- Weather condition driving
- Strong safety history
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Punctuality
- Special needs assistance
- Safety-focused
- Confidentiality
- Cargo handling
- License endorsements
- License endorsements
Timeline
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
08.2024 - 10.2025
Driver
Onlok Senior Health Services
06.2020 - 02.2023
Certificate of Completion - Defensive Driver Training
Driver Educator - Smith 5 Keys
Some College (No Degree) - Applied Psychology
San Jose City College