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Jacqueline Adams

Mackinaw

Summary

Dynamic librarian with a proven track record at Deer-Cree-Mackinaw District #701, excelling in organizational skills and fostering a love of reading among students. Successfully collaborated with educators to enhance curriculum resources and organized fundraising events, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving abilities to enrich the library experience.

Safety-conscious School Bus Driver with 18.5 years in school bus transportation work and high regard for student safety. Transported school district's students on daily routes and field trips and earned high safety ratings every year. Excellent driving and communications skills leading to outstanding results.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Bus Driver

Deer Creek-Mackinaw District #701
12.2007 - Current


  • Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
  • Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Acted calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response.
  • Ensured timely arrivals and departures by strictly adhering to schedules and effectively managing unforeseen circumstances.
  • Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes.
  • Assisted passengers with disabilities, ensuring safe boarding, comfortable travel, and proper disembarking procedures were followed.
  • Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
  • Navigated challenging weather conditions safely while keeping passengers informed of potential delays due to hazardous road situations.
  • Received excellent customer reviews for friendly, punctual transport services.
  • Kept accurate records of daily logs, incident reports, maintenance checklists, and fuel consumption data for company reference.
  • Developed strong rapport with regular passengers by providing friendly service, remembering names, engaging in conversations when appropriate.
  • Retained bus system, route and stop knowledge for informative customer advice.
  • Remained current on local traffic regulations and attended regular training sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices.
  • Maintained IL driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
  • Implemented proper emergency procedures as needed, addressing any potential hazards and ensuring the safety of all passengers on board.
  • Contributed to company reputation for reliability by maintaining an exceptional attendance record and punctuality rate.
  • Collaborated with school staff to coordinate transportation needs for field trips, sporting events, and other extracurricular activities requiring off-site travel.

Librarian

Deer Creek-Mackinaw District #701
10.2014 - 05.2023
  • Catalogued and organized books, materials and other documents for proper library management.
  • Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
  • Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
  • Collaborated with teachers and school administrators to develop library resources for students.
  • Fostered love of reading in young patrons by organizing weekly storytime sessions.
  • Organized annual fundraising events, which generated resources for library improvements.
  • Worked with teachers to provide students with lifelong learning and research skills.
  • Joined forces with teachers and administrators to support curriculum content, learning outcomes and student information needs.
  • Taught children about library practices via individual and group instruction.

School Bus Monitor

Deer Creek-Mackinaw District #701
01.2007 - 12.2007
  • Assisted in maintaining an orderly and safe environment for students while traveling to and from school.
  • Demonstrated proper use of wheelchair lift, wheelchair tie-downs and orthopedic devices for handicapped passengers.
  • Ensured timely pick-up and drop-off of students by effectively communicating with the bus driver regarding route changes or adjustments.
  • Worked with bus driver and parents to meet specialized needs of passengers.
  • Enforced IL safety guidelines for passenger transportation to keep children safe and driver free of distraction.
  • Maintained clean and sanitary bus by cleaning and removing trash at end of each route.
  • Supervised and assisted special-needs passengers, offering individual adult attention during transport.

Education

Deer-Creek Mackinaw District #701
Mackinaw, IL

Skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Reading and teaching
  • Works well independently
  • Approachable
  • Friendly
  • Guiding students
  • Scheduling

Timeline

Librarian

Deer Creek-Mackinaw District #701
10.2014 - 05.2023

Bus Driver

Deer Creek-Mackinaw District #701
12.2007 - Current

School Bus Monitor

Deer Creek-Mackinaw District #701
01.2007 - 12.2007

Deer-Creek Mackinaw District #701

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