Samantha Weaver
Elizabethtown,PA
Summary
Experienced school bus driver recognized for strong safety protocols and incident reporting. Proven ability to mentor new drivers and maintain effective communication with parents and school staff, ensuring a safe and positive environment for students.
Experienced with ensuring safe and timely transportation of students. Utilizes strong communication and problem-solving skills to manage student behavior and navigate routes efficiently. Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures to maintain secure environment for all passengers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Driver
Durham School Services, Tina Schlaybach 717-203-4571
Elizabethtown, PA
08.2021 - Current
- Ensured student safety during transport by adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle readiness and compliance with transportation standards.
- Managed boarding and disembarking processes to facilitate smooth transitions for students and ensure punctuality.
- Communicated effectively with school staff, parents, and students to address concerns and provide updates on schedules.
- Mentored new drivers on best practices for safety, customer service, and operational procedures within the organization.
- Monitored student behavior during transit to foster a respectful environment conducive to safe transportation experiences.
- 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.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
Delivery Driver
Home City Ice
York, PA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Delivered ice products to customers ensuring timely and accurate service.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed regular maintenance checks for safety compliance.
- Coordinated delivery schedules with dispatch to optimize routes and reduce delays.
- Communicated effectively with customers to resolve issues and enhance satisfaction.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes using GPS navigation and mapping tools.
School Bus Driver
Durham School Services
Elizabethtown, PA
11.2017 - 2019
- Implemented route optimization strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce travel times for daily bus routes.
- Collaborated with management to develop training materials aimed at improving driver performance and adherence to policies.
- 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.
- Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Assisted in emergency preparedness drills, demonstrating appropriate evacuation procedures to students and staff members.
- Assisted students with boarding and exiting bus to reduce safety issues.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety regulations.
- Trained new drivers in classroom setting , and also behind the wheel to prepare the for their on the road driving test. which included skills of the bus.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hempfield High School
Landisville, PA06-2001
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe driving practices
- Incident reporting
- Commercial driving
- Special needs assistance
- Emergency procedures
- Passenger management
- Safety equipment usage
- Punctuality
- Route planning
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Vehicle inspections
- Defensive driving
- DOT regulations
- Weather condition driving
- Transporting students
- Pre-trip inspections
- Bus evacuation drills
- Post-trip inspections
- Student supervision
- Safe driver training
- Passenger assistance
- Traffic laws adherence
- Child safety awareness
- Wheelchair lift operation
- GPS and route planning
- Bus route planning
- Air brake certification
- Clean DMV record
Certification
Penndot Certified Trainer
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Durham School Services, Tina Schlaybach 717-203-4571
08.2021 - Current
Delivery Driver
Home City Ice
06.2021 - 08.2021
School Bus Driver
Durham School Services
11.2017 - 2019
High School Diploma -
Hempfield High School