Salvador Sanchez
Springfield,IL
Summary
Dynamic Area Senior Certified Trainer with expertise in employee training, safety compliance, and performance evaluation. Proven ability to develop engaging training materials and enhance instructional techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
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5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Senior Certified Trainer
First Student
Springfield, IL
05.2025 - Current
- Facilitate engaging training sessions to strengthen employee knowledge and performance.
- Mentor new trainers to improve their instructional techniques and confidence.
- Promote safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Provide leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Implemented new training technologies to streamline the learning process for employees.
- Provided one-on-one coaching sessions to help individuals improve their skills.
- Developed training materials for diverse learner needs and skill levels.
- Assessed training effectiveness through participant feedback and follow-up evaluations.
Bus driver Trainer
First Student School Services
Springfield, IL
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided classroom instruction and hands-on training for school bus drivers on proper driving techniques, safety regulations, and customer service.
- Trained new bus drivers across every driving responsibility and operational procedure.
- Instructed drivers on safe practices such as defensive driving techniques, speed control, lane changing procedures and accident avoidance maneuvers.
- Provided constructive feedback and guidance to enhance job performance and address safety issues for improved driver readiness.
- Maintained comprehensive records of training activities and driver certifications to ensure compliance and facilitate performance tracking.
- Conducted evaluations of each driver's performance to ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations.
- Assisted in developing a curriculum aligned with state requirements, enhancing the quality and effectiveness of school bus driver certification training.
- Coordinated scheduling for driver training sessions and assessments.
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
Springfield, IL
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Operated school buses safely on designated routes for student transportation.
- Ensured safe and efficient boarding and exiting of students.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Implemented safety rules and regulations, fostering a secure environment for passengers.
- Coordinated with dispatch on route changes or delays to maintain service reliability.
- Collaborated with school officials to coordinate special event transportation needs.
- Provided excellent customer service to students, parents, and school staff daily.
School Bus Monitor
First Student Transportation
Springfield, IL
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Monitored student behavior during transport to ensure safety and compliance.
- Enforced safety protocols to maintain a secure environment on the bus.
- Ensured students followed school rules while on the bus, such as no loud talking or fighting.
- Assisted drivers with loading and unloading students at designated stops.
- Helped with loading and unloading passengers safely and unloading passengers including helping young children with their safety belts.
- Supported children with special needs during boarding and disembarking procedures.
- Documented incidents or concerns to transportation supervisors to transportation supervisors promptly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bell Gardens High School
Bell Gardens, CA08-1985
Certificate of Technical Studies - Building Construction Technology
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CASkills
- Employee training
- Training management
- New hire training
- On-the-job training
- Performance evaluation
- Performance monitoring
- Safety compliance
- Instructional strategies
- Trainer development
- Training coaching
- Group instruction
- Mentoring others
- Training resources
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal communication
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Area Senior Certified Trainer
First Student
05.2025 - Current
Bus driver Trainer
First Student School Services
05.2024 - 05.2025
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
01.2022 - 05.2024
School Bus Monitor
First Student Transportation
09.2021 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Bell Gardens High School
Certificate of Technical Studies - Building Construction Technology
Chaffey College