Theresa Dodd
Blackwood,NJ
Summary
Dedicated professional with a pristine DMV record and a strong safety-oriented mindset, honed through experience as a School Bus Driver for Gloucester Township Public Schools. Proven ability to foster positive student interactions and ensure timely, reliable transportation while maintaining compliance with regulations. Adaptable and detail-oriented, committed to creating a secure environment for all passengers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Gloucester Township Public Schools
Blackwood, NJ
12.2019 - 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.
- 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.
DSP
Elwyn NJ
Vineland, NJ
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
School Bus Monitor
Sheppard Bus Service
09.2013 - 06.2017
- Assisted in maintaining an orderly and safe environment for students while traveling to and from school.
- Demonstrated proper use of wheelchair lift, wheelchair tie-downs and orthopedic devices for handicapped passengers.
- Ensured timely pick-up and drop-off of students by effectively communicating with the bus driver regarding route changes or adjustments.
- Worked with bus driver and parents to meet specialized needs of passengers.
Education
Basic
Millville Senior High School
Millville, NJ06.2012
Skills
- Reliability and dependability
- Communication effectiveness
- Safety-oriented mindset
- Driving safety practices
- Timeliness
- Adaptability to weather conditions
- Customer service orientation
- Pristine DMV record
- Optimistic attitude
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Problem-solving abilities
- Detail-oriented
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Gloucester Township Public Schools
12.2019 - Current
DSP
Elwyn NJ
06.2018 - 06.2019
School Bus Monitor
Sheppard Bus Service
09.2013 - 06.2017
Basic
Millville Senior High School