Janice Russell
Fort McMurray,AB
Summary
Proven track record in fostering student safety and promoting positive behavior as a Contract School Bus Driver at Buffalo Trails Public School Division. Skilled in special needs assistance and behavior management, demonstrating dependable communication and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Achieved enhanced student well-being through effective emergency procedures and safe driving practices.
As well as working, I have raised 3 special needs children with challenges and therefore feel like I have a lot of compassion and empathy to offer as well as resources and skill.
I am a hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning. I am willing to pursue new opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. I offer strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract School Bus Driver
Buffalo Trails Public School Division
09.2018 - 06.2024
- 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.
Educational Assistant
Kitscoty Kindergarten
01.2013 - 06.2017
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Fowler High School
Calgary, AB06.1989
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe Driving Practices
- Special Needs Assistance
- Behavior Management
- Emergency Procedures
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Dutch
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Certification
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Contract School Bus Driver
Buffalo Trails Public School Division
09.2018 - 06.2024
Educational Assistant
Kitscoty Kindergarten
01.2013 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
James Fowler High School
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
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