Sandra Seitz
School Bus Driver
Pasadena,MD
Summary
Patient Driver Trainer skilled in supporting students in skills development. Instructs drivers in regulations, operations and paperwork requirements. Knowledgeable about manual and assisted route planning, load security and customer relations. Dedicated to delivering skilled and confident drivers.
Well-qualified transportation and training professional adept at leading classes, writing materials and working with drivers on the road to maximize the effectiveness of courses. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with an organized and hardworking nature.
Driver Trainer experienced supporting daily operation of transportation department. Dedicated to promoting excellent driver performance to achieve safety goals. Maintained current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and routine records.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Trainer position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Experienced bus driver with over 32 years of experience in school bus driving Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CDL SCHOOL BUS TRAINER
Lonergan’s Charter Services
Millersville, MD
08.2020 - Current
- Maintained regulatory compliance documentation to promote safety and compliance culture.
- Tracked daily driver logs to comply with regulatory standards.
- Scheduled safety meetings and briefings with transportation supervisor.
- Conducted total of Number miles of training with each driver.
- Contributed to incident reviews and investigated field occurrences to report to supervisor.
- Assisted with scheduling of repairs, fleet levels monitoring, driver assignments and preventive maintenance.
- Collaborated with supervisor of transportation to discuss department needs and goals.
- Evaluated performance of assigned personnel and provided corrective actions of trainees during simulator training.
- Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
- Planned and documented programs of study meeting individual needs and abilities of students.
- Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons.
- Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
- Conducted new hire training on multiple routes with preferred work methods and safety.
- Developed and implemented training materials and course updates.
- Conducted test screenings for driver candidates and tabulated results.
- Identified driver training needs to make recommendations to manager.
- Coordinated training programs and curriculum to train drivers on Type transportation.
- Taught drivers how to drive, shift and back up trucks.
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
- Deployed technology and current research in instruction and monitored students' progress in use of online learning materials and technology.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
- Provided detailed instruction and role modeling for acceptable social and work-related behaviors.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement.
School Bus Driver
Lonergan’s Charter Service
Mllersville, MD
10.2016 - Current
- Operated CB radio and bus PA system to make announcements and stay abreast of traffic conditions.
- Held special assemblies to explain rules and emergency bus procedures to students.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Followed established routes with aid from maps and GPS-equipped devices to safely navigate high-traffic areas and adhere to preset schedules.
- Maintained State driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Obeyed federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations.
- Recorded bus route and made notes for substitute drivers.
- Assessed bus condition and maintained brakes, wipers, gas levels and cleanliness.
- Drafted and submitted reports detailing trips, fuel, mileage and hours.
- Drove bus along assigned route, picking up students.
- Taught students first-aid and emergency protocols in case of emergency.
- Created and enforced bus rules and kept expectations posted.
- Monitored bus heating, lighting and ventilation systems.
School Bus Driver
Wyshinski Bus Service
Pennsgrove, NJ
09.2003 - 09.2016
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Followed established routes with aid from maps and GPS-equipped devices to safely navigate high-traffic areas and adhere to preset schedules.
- Maintained State driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Obeyed federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations.
- Recorded bus route and made notes for substitute drivers.
- Operated CB radio and bus PA system to make announcements and stay abreast of traffic conditions.
- Held special assemblies to explain rules and emergency bus procedures to students.
- Drafted and submitted reports detailing trips, fuel, mileage and hours.
- Assessed bus condition and maintained brakes, wipers, gas levels and cleanliness.
- Drove bus along assigned route, picking up students.
- Taught students first-aid and emergency protocols in case of emergency.
- Created and enforced bus rules and kept expectations posted.
- Monitored bus heating, lighting and ventilation systems.
Omni Bus Driver
Salem Co Transit
Pennsville, NJ
10.1994 - 09.2016
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Obeyed federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Followed established routes with aid from maps and GPS-equipped devices to safely navigate high-traffic areas and adhere to preset schedules.
- Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Completed daily reports covering trip details, vehicle maintenance actions and reportable incidents.
- Assisted passengers with moving and securing baggage.
- Maintained positive passenger relations with orderly bus environments and clear announcements for each stop.
- Adapted travel plans to account for serious accidents and other problems rendering certain streets impassible.
- Checked vehicle daily for maintenance needs, personally handled common upkeep and reported serious concerns to supervisor.
- Helped elderly passengers or those with limited mobility enter and exit bus.
- Maintained frequent contact with dispatch to receive instructions and report on delays or incidents.
- Protected passengers from harm and bus from excess damage by complying with traffic regulations.
- Followed schedules precisely to completely daily routes.
School Bus Driver
Sullivan‘s Bus Service
Shelburne Falls, MA
08.1991 - 06.1993
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Followed established routes with aid from maps and GPS-equipped devices to safely navigate high-traffic areas and adhere to preset schedules.
- Maintained State driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Obeyed federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations.
- Recorded bus route and made notes for substitute drivers.
- Operated CB radio and bus PA system to make announcements and stay abreast of traffic conditions.
- Held special assemblies to explain rules and emergency bus procedures to students.
- Assessed bus condition and maintained brakes, wipers, gas levels and cleanliness.
- Drafted and submitted reports detailing trips, fuel, mileage and hours.
- Drove bus along assigned route, picking up students.
- Taught students first-aid and emergency protocols in case of emergency.
- Created and enforced bus rules and kept expectations posted.
- Monitored bus heating, lighting and ventilation systems.
Education
Word Processing
Salem County Community College
Carneys Point New Jersey 09.1985 - 06.1986
High School Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Pennsville Memorial High School
Pennsville, NJ 09.1976 - 06.1979
Medical System - Nursing Assistance
Salem County Vo-Tech
Woodstown, NJ 09.1977 - 06.1979
Skills
Inspecting trucks
Timeline
CDL SCHOOL BUS TRAINER
Lonergan’s Charter Services
08.2020 - Current
School Bus Driver
Lonergan’s Charter Service
10.2016 - Current
School Bus Driver
Wyshinski Bus Service
09.2003 - 09.2016
Omni Bus Driver
Salem Co Transit
10.1994 - 09.2016
School Bus Driver
Sullivan‘s Bus Service
08.1991 - 06.1993
Word Processing
Salem County Community College
09.1985 - 06.1986
Medical System - Nursing Assistance
Salem County Vo-Tech
09.1977 - 06.1979
High School Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Pennsville Memorial High School
09.1976 - 06.1979