Scott Barksdale
Attalla,AL
Summary
Dedicated Instructional Paraprofessional and Bus Driver at Rainbow Middle School, excelling in classroom management and safe transportation. Achieved significant improvements in student engagement through innovative instructional strategies and behavioral support. Collaborated effectively with teachers, enhancing educational outcomes. Known for maintaining high safety standards and fostering inclusive environments, demonstrating exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Paraprofessional
Rainbow Middle School
02.2008 - Current
- Worked closely with lead teachers to develop curriculum materials that aligned with state standards and district objectives.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with special needs, ensuring their individualized learning goals were met.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive and focused classroom environment.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Bus Driver
Rainbow Middle School
02.2008 - Current
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Acted calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response.
- Ensured timely arrivals and departures by strictly adhering to schedules and effectively managing unforeseen circumstances.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities, ensuring safe boarding, comfortable travel, and proper disembarking procedures were followed.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Kept accurate records of daily logs, incident reports, maintenance checklists, and fuel consumption data for company reference.
- Promoted positive rider experience by providing courteous, attentive service and addressing customer concerns promptly.
- Developed strong rapport with regular passengers by providing friendly service, remembering names, engaging in conversations when appropriate.
- Remained current on local traffic regulations and attended regular training sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices.
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Implemented proper emergency procedures as needed, addressing any potential hazards and ensuring the safety of all passengers on board.
Education
Associates Welding - Welding
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL12-1987
Skills
- Classroom management
- Behavioral support
- Teacher collaboration
- Classroom support
- Teacher assistance
- Teacher support
- Documentation
- Teaching techniques
- Student inclusion
- Instructional strategies
- Educational
Timeline
Instructional Paraprofessional
Rainbow Middle School
02.2008 - Current
Bus Driver
Rainbow Middle School
02.2008 - Current
Associates Welding - Welding
Gadsden State Community College
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