Linda Burton
Graniteville,SC
Summary
Organized, Knowledgeable and Experienced Educator with focus on individual student needs. Highly motivated to design and implement innovative hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning styles and abilities. Patient and positive team player that works hard to deliver exceptional educational experiences and foster academic achievement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Aiken County Public Schools
Hammond Hill Elementary
07.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities while implementing differentiated instruction to meed the needs of diverse student populations.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding.
- Administered functional behavioral assessments, conducted group and individual interventions, and developed behavioral intervention plans to target maladaptive behaviors.
- Maintained and updated confidential behavioral data, special education reports, and recorded services.
Teacher
Richmond County School District
Hephzibah Elementary School
11.2018 - 06.2023
Student Service Worker
Aiken County Public Schools
08.2015 - 10.2018
- Conducted assessments to identify social, emotional, and environmental factors affecting student performance.
- Developed and implemented evidence based intervention plans tailored to student needs, promoting academic success and personal growth.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and community resources to develop intervention strategies for students in need and create a supportive network of additional support.
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical incidents, ensuring student safety and well-being.
- Led workshops for educators on recognizing signs of distress in students and appropriate referral processes.
Alternative School Proctor
Aiken County Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2015
- Coordinated logistics for testing sessions, ensuring timely setup and resource availability.
- Maintained compliance with test center policies, practices and procedures.
- Assisted students in navigating examination processes, fostering a supportive testing atmosphere.
Teacher
Aiken County Public Schools
12.2009 - 06.2010
Middle School Teacher
Allendale-Fairfax Middle School
08.2008 - 06.2009
Education
Master of Arts - Theology
Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OH04-2018
No Degree - Secondary Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Political Science
University of South Carolina, Aiken
Aiken, SC12-2006
Skills
- School Leadership Team
- Classroom Management
- Assessment Administration
- Progress Monitoring
- MS Office Proficiency
Certification
- Elementary Education (P-5)
- Middle Level Social Studies
- History (6-12)
- GT Endorsment
- ML Endorsment
Timeline
Teacher
Aiken County Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
Teacher
Richmond County School District
11.2018 - 06.2023
Student Service Worker
Aiken County Public Schools
08.2015 - 10.2018
Alternative School Proctor
Aiken County Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2015
Teacher
Aiken County Public Schools
12.2009 - 06.2010
Middle School Teacher
Allendale-Fairfax Middle School
08.2008 - 06.2009
Master of Arts - Theology
Ohio Christian University
No Degree - Secondary Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Political Science
University of South Carolina, Aiken