Dedicated School Bus Driver with a strong safety history at Bonsall Unified School District. Expert in vehicle inspections and passenger safety management, ensuring timely and secure transport. Known for effective communication and a positive attitude, fostering strong relationships with students and parents while adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.
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Terri Hultin
36271 W Marin Ave Maricopa ,AZ
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bonsall Unified School District
School Bus Driver
02.2017 - 06.2025
Job overview
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Obeyed federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Maintained State driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- 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.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Assisted students with boarding and exiting bus to reduce safety issues.
- Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Drove bus along assigned route, picking up students.
- Drafted and submitted reports detailing trips, fuel, mileage, and hours.
- Created and enforced bus rules and kept expectations posted.
- Assessed bus condition and maintained brakes, wipers, gas levels, and cleanliness.
- Attended pre-trip meetings to support safe transport of students.
- Kept up to date on local, state and federal regulations related to school bus operations.
- Assisted in loading and unloading students and belongings.
- Worked closely with school administration and transportation to maintain smooth operations.
- Taught students first-aid and emergency protocols in case of emergency.
- Executed proper and timely loading and unloading of passengers.
- Administered first aid to passengers in need.
- Supervised students during loading, unloading and on bus.
- Identified and reported mechanical problems and safety hazards.
- Assisted in training new drivers and maintaining driver certifications.
- Enforced student behavior policies and responded to student emergencies.
Education
Miracosta CollegeOceanside, California
University Overview
Skills
- Vehicle inspections
- Route coordination
- Bus route planning
- Event transportation
- Passenger safety management
- Equipment operation
- Special needs assistance
- Confidentiality
- Emergency procedures
- Verbal and written communication
- Transporting students
- Air brake certification
- Safe driving practices
- Great attitude
- Activity logging
- Lifting up to 50 lbs
- Effective communication skills
- Passenger assistance
- Defensive driving
- Pre-trip inspections
- School district compliance
- Security compliance
- Local traffic laws
- Safety-focused
- Student supervision
- Dependable and reliable
- Strong safety history
- Punctuality
- Clean DMV record
- Behavior management
- Traffic law compliance
- Incident reporting
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Bonsall Unified School District
02.2017 - 06.2025
Miracosta College
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