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Shauntel Brooks

Garrett

Summary

Dedicated and safety-focused School Bus Driver with Garrett-Keyser-Butler School Corporation, recognized for enhancing student satisfaction through effective communication and dependable service. Expert in vehicle inspections and route planning, ensuring timely and secure transportation while fostering a respectful environment for students and promoting adherence to safety regulations.

Safety-conscious School Bus Driver with Number years in school bus transportation work and high regard for student safety. Transported large school district's students on daily routes and field trips and earned high safety ratings every year. Excellent driving and communications skills leading to outstanding results.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

School Bus Driver

Garrett -Keyser-Butler School Corporation
08.2013 - Current
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
  • Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
  • Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
  • Obeyed federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
  • Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
  • Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
  • Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
  • Maintained accurate records of student pick-ups and drop-offs, ensuring proper documentation for school administration purposes.
  • Collaborated with school administrators to address any behavioral issues arising during transportation effectively.
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Maintained State driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
  • Assisted in emergency preparedness drills, demonstrating appropriate evacuation procedures to students and staff members.
  • Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
  • Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety regulations.
  • Improved on-time performance with efficient route planning, taking into consideration traffic patterns and weather conditions.
  • Upheld high standards of cleanliness for the school bus interior by performing regular cleaning tasks after each trip.
  • Coordinated closely with colleagues during field trips or special events to provide seamless transportation services for all participants involved.
  • Kept parents informed of schedule changes or other relevant updates through clear communication channels.
  • Reduced vehicle maintenance costs by conducting daily pre-trip inspections and promptly reporting any necessary repairs or concerns.
  • Assisted students with boarding and exiting bus to reduce safety issues.
  • Supported special needs students by accommodating individual requirements and ensuring their comfort throughout the journey.
  • Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
  • Fostered a strong sense of community among bus riders, promoting respect for fellow passengers and valuing the importance of punctuality.
  • Increased overall student satisfaction by attending to individual needs and addressing any concerns expressed during transportation experiences.
  • Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.

Education

Cosmetology -

Sussex County Vocational Technical School
Sparta, NJ
1990

Skills

  • Dependable and reliable
  • Effective communication skills
  • Safety-focused
  • Safe driving practices
  • Commercial driving
  • Special needs assistance
  • Emergency procedures
  • Safety equipment usage
  • Punctuality
  • Route planning
  • Drug and alcohol testing
  • Defensive driving
  • Vehicle inspections
  • DOT regulations
  • Weather condition driving
  • Pre-trip inspections
  • License endorsements
  • Route navigation
  • Bus evacuation drills
  • Customer-oriented
  • Post-trip inspections
  • Student supervision
  • Safe driver training
  • Route coordination
  • Traffic laws adherence

Timeline

School Bus Driver

Garrett -Keyser-Butler School Corporation
08.2013 - Current

Cosmetology -

Sussex County Vocational Technical School
Shauntel Brooks