Harsha Samarathunga
Abu Dhabhi
Summary
Enthusiastic School Bus Attendant with relevant experience in ensuring student safety during transport, maintaining clean environments, and assisting children with special needs. Strengths include strong communication skills, patience, and ability to handle emergency situations effectively. Made meaningful contributions in previous roles improving student behavior during transport through implementation of effective disciplinary strategies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Attendant
First Sky Transport
Abu Dhabi
2018.04 - 2022.06
- Completed necessary paperwork such as route sheets and attendance records accurately and timely.
- Maintained a clean and organized bus interior at all times.
- Ensured compliance with state laws pertaining to pupil transportation services and operations.
- Greeted students as they boarded the bus and ensured that they were seated properly.
- Communicated effectively with parents, teachers, administration, and other staff members regarding student issues or concerns.
- Announced routes, stops, delays, and safety information.
- Verified that all students have exited the bus prior to leaving the drop-off location.
- Provided basic first aid assistance in case of minor injuries while on board the bus.
- Transported students between home, school, extracurricular activities, field trips.
- Escorted younger students across the roads.
- Reported any incidents or accidents to supervisor immediately upon occurrence.
- Opened and closed school bus doors to safely allow for exit and entry.
- Protected students from physical and verbal bullying.
- Prevented loss of students' belongings on or adjacent to bus via visual monitoring and verbal reminders.
- Implemented process to make sure students exited at correct stop and to proper guardians.
- Exhibited expertise of safety and emergency laws and procedures and helped students evacuate quickly and safely upon emergencies.
- Inspected interior of the bus regularly for cleanliness and safety hazards.
- Ensured students followed school rules while on the bus, such as no loud talking or fighting.
- Maintained records of student attendance, route times, and other related information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sri Rahaula Maha Vidyalaya
Anuradhapura,Sri Lanka1994-12
Skills
- Student assistance
- Incident reporting
- Fire extinguisher use
- Patience and empathy
- Crossing guard duties
- Emergency procedures
- Special needs support
- Seat belt enforcement
- Route planning
- Cleanliness maintenance
- Child supervision
- Health and hygiene
- Verbal communication
- Student safety
Languages
English
First Language
Arabic
Beginner
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Bus Attendant
First Sky Transport
2018.04 - 2022.06
High School Diploma -
Sri Rahaula Maha Vidyalaya