JENNY ARTHURS
Irricana,AB
Summary
Patient Driver's Education Instructor creating safe and positive learning environment while offering focused instruction aligned with Department of Motor Vehicle standards and expectations. Possesses valid Alberta driver's license with no revocation or suspension within past 6 years. Proficient in classroom theory and behind-the-wheel instruction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Driving Instructor
950008 Alberta Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Taught driving students the knowledge and skills required for safe operation of a vehicle in preparation for completing their driving test for a Class 5 license while simultaneously scanning environment and potential road hazards
- Performed walk around and inspection of vehicle prior to driving
- Responsible for safe and prepared vehicle conditions including removing snow from windshield ensuring lights and license plate are visible, fueling vehicle, etc
- Drove to driving students' homes or specified locations to pick up students
- Planned objectives for the driving session based on the students' knowledge and comfortability with driving
- Taught overview of driving basics and planned for the driving session
- Explained and taught while student was driving
- Pre-planned routes while also employed decision making if alternative route was more appropriate for student
- Completed report cards for each students' driving performance in session.
Front End Loader/Skid Steer Operator
Town of Irricana Public Works
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Maintained camp sites
- Planted and maintained trees
- Rebuilt picnic tables
- Organized paper work daily (i.e
- Events and purchase receipts)
- Monitor town water system ensuring correct chlorine levels were intact.
School Bus Driver
Senton Bus Lines
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Drove and controlled school bus
- Cleaning and maintaining cleanliness of bus
- Pre and post trip checks on vehicle
- Monitored Kindergarten to grade 12 students.
Bartender
Town of Irricana Public Works
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Took customer orders
- Cashed out VLT receipts for customers
- Served and made drinks for customers
- Food preparation
- Cash handling
- Stocking inventory.
Grocery Clerk
Family Foods
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Ran till
- Stocked shelves
- Cleaned.
Education
Class 5 Instructor’s Certificate -
Airdrie Driving School
01.2017
S Endorsement, School Bus Driver Certificate -
First Student
01.2015
Skills
- Organization – thrives on routine and structure is good at prioritizing and managing tasks
- Good at de-escalating situations and determining alternative way of dealing with conflict situations
- Has worked with diverse groups – in the workplace with co-workers as well as general public (ie student, customers, etc)
- Strong communication skills as demonstrated as a driving instructor when adjusting tone and teaching style based on individual students’ learning styles
- Experience with writing detailed report cards as a driving instructor on each students’ driving performance for each teaching session
- As a driving instructor, Jennifer has experience with voicing her opinions respectfully when providing constructive feedback to students’ success and/or areas needing improvement in their training and driving skills
- As a driving instructor, Jennifer planned objectives daily for driving sessions based each individual students' knowledge and comfortability with driving
- Experience with working effectively under pressure as demonstrated with scanning the environment and potential road hazards while in the vehicle with students
- As a grocery clerk, Jennifer has experience with processing payments and transactions and explaining/generating sales of products
- Experience with responding to customer complaints professionally and working with them to find solutions both as a grocery clerk and driving instructor
- Effective Teaching Methods
- Route Planning
- Skill Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Basic vehicle inspection
- DOT Regulations
- Progress Tracking
- Defensive Driving Techniques
- Good Judgment
- Strong Observational Skills
- Patience and understanding
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Other Sections
Generated business and received community referrals as a driving instructor with 950008 Alberta Inc.
Volunteer History
Events Bartender, 2016-01-01, 2018-01-01, Lions Club, Irricana, AB, Volunteered for special events, Took customer orders, Served and made drinks for customers, Cash handling
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Driving Instructor
950008 Alberta Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2023
Front End Loader/Skid Steer Operator
Town of Irricana Public Works
01.2016 - 01.2017
School Bus Driver
Senton Bus Lines
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bartender
Town of Irricana Public Works
01.2010 - 01.2015
Grocery Clerk
Family Foods
01.2008 - 01.2010
Class 5 Instructor’s Certificate -
Airdrie Driving School
S Endorsement, School Bus Driver Certificate -
First Student