Instructors

Ricardo is a California Certified Licensed Driving Instructor as well as a Certified School Bus Driver for NMUSD.   A combined 11 years of commercial experience, hard work and dedication make him an excellent driver & instructor.  Ricardo participates annually in a School Bus Skills competition where he represented his District and won first place in Orange County and third place in the Southern Region last year (2017).  This advanced training develops understanding on the importance of continues driver practice and education.  It also strengthens Ricardo’s empathy of tackling new challenges, such as a new student learning to drive.  Ricardo is bilingual (Spanish & English).  Ricardo enjoys Chess, photography, riding his bicycle, walking and road trips.

Pete is a native Californian who has been instructing  for over 4 decades. His passion for driving and motor-sports have enabled him to train and help drivers at many levels. He feels new drivers benefit from patient, encouraging and knowledgeable instruction to begin building safe and proper habits from the very start!  A lifelong pleasure of driving is a skill to be developed and enjoyed. Modern vehicles require safe drivers with the skills to handle today’s roads and highways. Good habits begin from the very first lesson.

Sean is an Orange County native. He has been driving professionally for over 10 years. Whether is has been behind the wheel of an ambulance, delivery truck or just his personal car. Sean’s goal is to pass his knowledge and experience to his students and teach them the importance of operating a vehicle with caution and care.

Don has been in the driving industry for over 30 years and is also a licensed traffic school instructor. He is a very patient instructor who understands the emotional aspects of the driving task. He believes a part of driving is not just learning the mechanics,  but also how to be good defensive drivers to handle difficult situations. 

Cautious and patient, Chris has been driving for over 10 years. He taught a defensive driving class for 3 years in both Spanish and English, in which he teaches anxious drivers to remain calm and collected on the road. Chris makes sure that his students are always one step ahead. He also stays aware of his students’ progress so that he can expertly guide them to becoming the best driver that they can be.

Tanner has an approachable, calm and understanding demeanor. He has been driving for about 10 years. Describes himself as a kind-hearted and very patient instructor. Two of his main objectives are to make sure all students become safe and confident while driving behind the wheel. 

Ivan enjoys being a driving instructor and teaching students everything he has learned with years of experience. As an instructor he looks forward to guiding and teaching all students how to become remarkable drivers to the best of his abilities. 

Daniel is a very patient and has a positive attitude. He has been driving for almost 10 years now, is cautious, and a great driver.  Very knowledgeable about vehicles which is a great attribute when it comes to teaching a student for the first time behind the wheel. He strives for the success of himself and everyone who surrounds him.

Yolanda is a native of California. Driving experience of over 30 years. She has prior teaching and tutoring skills that has prompted her with the patience and diligence in being a valuable driving instructor. 

Jackson is originally from Indianapolis, IN. He has been driving for over 10 years. He served in the Marines and is currently a student at CSUF studying psychology. He enjoys seeing students grow throughout their lessons and being part of such an important milestone. 

Mark has been living in Orange County for 18 years. He has over 40 years of driving experience. Went to college in Florida and built c-17s for the Air Force. His favorite hobby is surfing which he has done for the last 35 years now. During lessons he prioritizes safety while helping students be confident and have control behind the wheel.

Rob is a tech professional who is getting his teaching credentials, and has 20 years of driving experience. A life-long Orange County resident, he enjoys using his love of teaching, passion for driving, and knowledge of local roads to teach his students how to be careful and courteous drivers with practical and engaging lessons. From 2-lane roads to 8-lane freeways, he believes that with a positive attitude and enough practice, anyone can learn to be a safe and confident driver.

Jeff is an Orange County native. He is an extremely patient and understanding instructor. He has over 40 years of driving experience and hopes to pass along all of his wisdom to new drivers. He tries to make lessons very informative while also enjoyable for the students.