Tammy Salazar
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Versatile professional with diverse experience in education support (K-12), transportation operations, and healthcare services, plus several years of office management. Skilled in classroom supervision, student safety, transportation operations and blood collection procedures. Proven ability to manage responsibilities in fast-paced environments. Adaptable team member with experience supporting community services in both school and healthcare environments while maintaining safety, and strong communication with students, staff and blood donors.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Manzanola School District
Manzanola, CO
10.2025 - Current
- Fosters relationships with students, promoting inclusivity and respect within the classroom community.
- Follows classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upholds classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Follows lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Implement's classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
Transportation Manager/Bus Driver/Activity Driver
Manzanola School District
Manzanola, CO
11.2015 - 07.2025
- Oversaw daily operations of the school transportation program.
- Developed and coordinated scheduling of bus routes, for efficiency and safety.
- Supervised, trained and evaluated bus drivers and transportation staff.
- Safely transported students on daily routes, field trips, athletic events and extracurricular activities.
- Maintain student discipline to ensure a safe environment on the bus and other school vehicles.
- Followed all local, state and federal traffic laws and school transportation regulations.
- Responded appropriately to emergencies, accidents or breakdowns.
- Developed and maintained accurate trip logs, mileage and inspections records within the school.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Managed fleet maintenance schedules to ensure optimal vehicle performance and compliance.
- Adhered to safety training programs and emergency procedures.
Donor Tech/Phlebotomist
Bonfils Blood Center (Currently Vitalant)
Pueblo, CO
02.2006 - 11.2015
- Supported mobile blood drive set-ups and breakdowns at community sites, corporate locations, schools and partner organizations.
- Performed approximately over 1200 venipuncture and whole blood collection procedures in accordance with safety standards with a 97% blood draw rate.
- Conducted donor intake and screening, including medical history review, vital signs assessment, hemoglobin testing and eligibility determination.
- Monitored donors throughout the donation process and managed adverse reactions with the appropriate intervention and care.
- Operated CDL-required vehicles to transport equipment and staff to mobile blood drive operations.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure compliance with DOT and company safety standards.
- Provided professional, courteous service while representing the organization at community blood drive events.
Education
Physical Therapist Assistant
Morgan Community College
Fort Morgan, COMedical Assistant/Phlebotomy
Pima Medical Institute
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- Adaptable
- Classroom management and student engagement
- CDL-Class B w/passenger and school bus endorsements
- Transportation department leadership
- Fleet management and maintenance oversight
- Driver training and supervision
- Student transportation safety compliance
- Safe school bus operation and inspections
- Venipuncture and donor blood collection
- Donor screening and eligibility assessment, monitoring and patient care
- Specimen handling and labeling
- Infection control and biohazard safety
- Strong patient communication and teamwork
- HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Manzanola School District
10.2025 - Current
Transportation Manager/Bus Driver/Activity Driver
Manzanola School District
11.2015 - 07.2025
Donor Tech/Phlebotomist
Bonfils Blood Center (Currently Vitalant)
02.2006 - 11.2015
Physical Therapist Assistant
Morgan Community College
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy
Pima Medical Institute