Dale Larson
Winnipeg
Summary
Dynamic School Bus Driver Trainer with Winnipeg School Division, recognized for enhancing trainee performance through personalized coaching and effective communication. Skilled in defensive driving and mentoring, I fostered a supportive learning environment, reducing accident rates and promoting professionalism among drivers. Committed to safety and regulatory compliance, I tailored training to individual needs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Driver Trainer
Winnipeg School Division
10.1998 - Current
- Enhanced communication among the driver team with regular updates on company news, policy changes, and upcoming events.
- Improved trainee performance by providing constructive feedback and personalized coaching during practice drives.
- Encouraged a supportive learning environment with open lines of communication between trainers and trainees, fostering trust and mutual respect.
- Established clear expectations for driver conduct with detailed codes of ethics that encouraged professionalism at all times.
- Reduced accident rates among trainees through meticulous instruction in vehicle maintenance and pre-trip inspections.
- Boosted morale with regular recognition of exceptional performance among trainees, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Enhanced driver safety by conducting comprehensive training sessions on defensive driving techniques and emergency procedures.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by updating training materials according to federal, state, and local guidelines for school bus drivers.
- Supported trainee success with tailored lesson plans that accommodated individual learning styles and needs.
- Facilitated collaboration among trainers by organizing team meetings to discuss best practices and share experiences in the field.
- Built strong relationships with trainees, providing ongoing mentorship and guidance that extended beyond initial training.
- Identified driver training needs to make recommendations to manager.
- Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
School Bus Driver
Winnipeg School Division
10.1998 - 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.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Complied with all relevant provincial and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Maintained accurate records of student pick-ups and drop-offs, ensuring proper documentation for school administration purposes.
- Collaborated with school administrators to address any behavioral issues arising during transportation effectively.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Assisted in emergency preparedness drills, demonstrating appropriate evacuation procedures to students and staff members.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety regulations.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness for the school bus interior by performing regular cleaning tasks after each trip.
- Improved on-time performance with efficient route planning, taking into consideration traffic patterns and weather conditions.
- Coordinated closely with colleagues during field trips or special events to provide seamless transportation services for all participants involved.
- Kept parents informed of schedule changes or other relevant updates through clear communication channels.
- Supported special needs students by accommodating individual requirements and ensuring their comfort throughout the journey.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Fostered a strong sense of community among bus riders, promoting respect for fellow passengers and valuing the importance of punctuality.
- Completed logbooks, incident reports and other daily paperwork.
Education
No Degree - Industrial Mechanics
South Winnipeg Technical Centre
Winnipeg, MB06-1989
No Degree - Architectural Drafting
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
Winnipeg06-1986
Skills
- Wheelchair securement
- Passenger management
- Bus evacuation drills
- Defensive driving
- Fire extinguisher use
- Mentoring
- Accident reporting
- Classroom instruction
- Practical evaluation
- Assisting drivers
- Instructional skills
- Excellent communication
- Lesson planning
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- School Bus Driver Instructor, Winnipeg School Division - June 12, 2017
Timeline
School Bus Driver Trainer
Winnipeg School Division
10.1998 - Current
School Bus Driver
Winnipeg School Division
10.1998 - Current
No Degree - Industrial Mechanics
South Winnipeg Technical Centre
No Degree - Architectural Drafting
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
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