Maria Scott
Pooler
Summary
Experienced Special Needs Bus Monitor skilled in behavior management and safety compliance. Proven ability to foster positive interactions among students and provide emotional support, ensuring a comfortable and secure transit experience.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Needs Bus Monitor
Effingham County Board of Education
Springfield
08.2019 - Current
- Supervised students during transportation to ensure safety and compliance.
- Assisted drivers in managing student behavior on the bus.
- Communicated with parents and staff regarding student needs and concerns.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to support special needs students.
- Ensured proper use of wheelchairs, lifts, and other mobility devices.
- Provided emotional support to students during transit to promote comfort.
- Adhered to district policies regarding student discipline and safety procedures.
- Reported accidents or hazardous situations immediately to supervisor.
- Encouraged positive interaction among students on the bus.
- Assisted students with special needs in boarding, disembarking and transferring between buses.
- Attended training sessions related to safety regulations, emergency procedures.
- Seated students and secured seatbelts, harnesses or other protective devices.
Assistant Teacher
Effingham Board of Education
Springfield
10.1994 - 12.2025
- Assisted teachers in developing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Supported students with learning challenges through individualized attention.
- Organized classroom materials and maintained a tidy learning environment.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, students, and parents regarding progress.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to promote positive behavior.
- Collaborated with staff to create inclusive educational experiences for all students.
- Prepared instructional materials and resources for daily lessons.
- Supervised students during lunch and recess to ensure safety and engagement.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers, or supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment
- Created calm and disciplined classroom environment to improve student focus.
- Assisted children at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Organized instructional materials, bulletin boards, displays, and demonstrations.
- Provided one-on-one help to struggling students during study hall sessions.
- Supported and documented student growth and progress to achieve academic, social and emotional goals.
- Attended faculty meetings as requested by the lead teacher.
- Utilized technology such as computers, projectors, iPads. to enhance lessons.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Assisted in planning field trips and special events such as assemblies or performances.
- Protected confidential information related to staff and families.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies.
- Created colorful and attractive displays for bulletin boards and hallways.
- Supported classroom management to foster a positive learning environment.
Cashier
Family Dollar
Port Wentworth
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Maintained clean and organized checkout area for customer convenience.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately at retail location.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided knowledgeable service.
- Stocked shelves and ensured merchandise was displayed attractively for shoppers.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported discrepancies to management promptly.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
Education
High School Diploma -
McNair Sr High School
Atlanta, Ga06-1992
Skills
- Individualized support
Certification
Georgia Paraprofessional Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cashier
Family Dollar
06.2024 - 09.2024
Special Needs Bus Monitor
Effingham County Board of Education
08.2019 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Effingham Board of Education
10.1994 - 12.2025
High School Diploma -
McNair Sr High School