Vanessa Simms
Summary
Dedicated school bus driver with over 25 years of experience ensuring student safety and well-being. Knowledgeable in bus operations, local streets, and transportation logistics. Skilled in effective communication with staff and parents while resolving conflicts calmly, tactfully, and professionally. Endure challenges, dependable, reliable, eager, and willing to learn. Completed the PGCPS Transportation Academy twice. Follow directions when given and leads when necessary. Ready to assume additional duties and responsibilities where and when needed.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bus Driver
Prince George's County Public Schools
10.1998 - Current
- Safely operated various types of school buses daily.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections for vehicle safety and compliance.
- Reported vehicle malfunctions to maintenance promptly.
- Utilized GPS and navigation tools to plan efficient routes and maintain on time schedules.
- Transported students safely to and from school and activities.
- Managed students behavior to foster a safe and positive riding environment.
- Collaborated with school staff to coordinate transportation needs.
- Communicated with parents regarding transportation schedules and concerns.
- Operated wheelchairs lifts to assist passengers with special needs on to the bus safely.
- Responded to emergencies and executed safety protocols to ensure passenger safety.
- Followed DOT regulations and local laws to ensure safe operations.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch staff via two way radio regarding delays, or detours.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bladensburg High
Cheverly, MD06-1983
Skills
- Customer service
- Defensive driving
- Student management
- GPS navigation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Emergency procedures
- DOT regulations
Certification
CDL License Class B-PS
PGCPS Transportation Academy 2005-2006/2025-2026
Timeline
Bus Driver
Prince George's County Public Schools
10.1998 - Current
High School Diploma -
Bladensburg High