School Bus Driver

Senior School Bus Driver — Pinewood School District

Dallas, TX | January 2024 – Present

• Operated 40-foot commercial school buses to transport 130 students daily across 4 distinct morning and afternoon routes, maintaining a 99% on-time arrival rate throughout the academic year.
• Conducted mandatory pre-trip and post-trip safety checks on 8 separate vehicle systems daily, ensuring total compliance with Texas Department of Transportation regulations and zero mechanical failures.
• Supervised student behavior during transport to enforce safety guidelines, reducing bus conduct referrals by 35% through positive reinforcement and clear communication of rules.
• Trained 10 junior drivers on defensive driving and student evacuation procedures, improving district onboarding safety scores by 25% and reducing routing confusion.

School Bus Driver — Lincoln Unified School District

Fort Worth, TX | August 2020 – December 2023

• Managed route navigation for 3 complex school zones, safely delivering 90 special needs and general education students daily while reducing fuel consumption by 12% through route optimization.
• Coordinated with 5 school principals to adjust transport schedules for special events and field trips, ensuring 100% attendance and on-time drop-offs for all trips.
• Inspected fluid levels, brakes, emergency exits, and tire pressures of 6 different buses on a rotating basis, maintaining complete documentation for state inspections.
• Resolved passenger disputes and safety concerns by implementing student seating arrangements, which decreased parent complaints regarding route safety by 45% in 6 months.

Defensive driving, Vehicle inspection, Student safety, Route planning, Passenger management, CDL Class B, Passenger endorsement, School bus endorsement, CPR certified, First Aid certified, DOT regulations, GPS navigation, Behavior management, Parent communication

District Route Re-Optimization

Role: Lead Route Consultant

Tools: Versatrans, Google Maps, Excel

Analyzed 12 regional bus routes using GPS logs, suggesting modifications that cut average student commute times by 15% and saved $8,000 in district fuel costs.

Safety Training Program Launch

Role: Lead Driver Safety Trainer

Tools: PowerPoint, Zoom, Google Forms

Developed a digital safety and student behavior seminar for 22 drivers, reducing district bus safety incidents by 40% over the subsequent academic year.

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B (2020)
• CPR and First Aid Certification (2021)

• Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
• Volunteer Work: Youth sports coach and safety volunteer at YMCA (2022-present)
• Availability: 2 weeks notice