Tonya Ellison
Kansas City
Summary
Attentive Bus Driver with proven experience maintaining order and safety for diverse student populations. Navigates routes for safety-focused pick-ups and drop-offs. Assists disabled passengers with mobility aid storage and seat access. Reliable School Bus Driver operates and safely drives school buses in all weather, road and traffic conditions. Transport passengers to school or special events while complying with traffic rules, regulations and laws. Possesses valid driver's license with appropriate designation required to operate district vehicles. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Reliable school bus driver with comprehensive experience ensuring safety and adherence to schedules. Skilled in maintaining order and discipline among passengers, performing vehicle maintenance checks, and adhering to all traffic laws. Demonstrated ability to improve route efficiency and foster positive relationships with students, parents, and school staff.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Kansas City Public Schools District
Kansas City
02.2008 - Current
- Ensured safety of students by following all traffic laws and regulations.
- Inspected student's passes prior to boarding the bus.
- Transported students and teachers on school activity trips while exercising responsible leadership.
- Monitored student behavior on the bus and enforced rules consistently.
- Monitored traffic during bus stops to provide safe boarding by students.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student transportation issues.
- Assisted passengers in evacuation of bus in case of emergency.
- Performed work assignments according to instructions received.
- Provided safe and reliable school bus transportation service on fixed routes.
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
- Followed all safety protocols when transporting students with special needs or disabilities.
- Adhered to strict time requirements for bus route scheduling and reported delays to dispatch.
- Reported accidents, hazards or transportation delays using mobile two-way radios.
- Attended team meetings regarding patient care issues; offered suggestions where appropriate.
- Supported other departments within the facility as needed; performed additional tasks upon request.
- Observed changes in physical condition of patients; reported any significant changes to supervisor immediately.
- Observed and reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse.
- Assisted with inventory management duties; tracked supplies used during patient treatments.
- Responded quickly and with deep care for patients to build trust and rapport.
- Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
- Assisted in the implementation of individualized patient care plans.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS05-2012
Business Degree - Computer Technician
Wright Business School
Overland Park, KS08-2002
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Emporia State University
Emporia, KSSkills
- Safety compliance
- Vehicle inspection
- Emergency response
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Student supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Behavior management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Organization
- Microsoft office
- Decision-making
- Basic math
- Supervision and leadership
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Organizational skills
- Team building
- Planning
- Computer skills
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Kansas City Public Schools District
02.2008 - Current
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Business Degree - Computer Technician
Wright Business School
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Emporia State University
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