M E Victoria Linder
Gaffney
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in developing tailored lesson plans and implementing behavior management strategies. Known for fostering positive classroom environments and enhancing student outcomes through collaboration and effective communication.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tutor
Hey Tutor Working With Cherokee County Schools
01.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with students to identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses in math
- Enhanced students' understanding of complex mathematical concepts by implementing the program developed by the Hey Tutor organization.
- Facilitate student learning and engagement in the regular education classroom.
Exceptional Children's Teacher (Special Education)
Burke County Public Schools-Hillcrest Elementary School; Forest Hill Elementary School
08.2019 - 06.2025
- Conducted regular meetings with parents and guardians to inform them of student growth and performance and update student individualized education goals.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals
- Collaborated with other educators develop instructional strategies to meet students' diverse learning needs within the regular education classroom setting.
- Established a positive classroom environment that encouraged open communication and mutual respect among students, promoting a strong sense of community and belonging.
- Coordinated with support staff such as speech therapists and occupational therapists to monitor student growth and inform parents.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Developed individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs of exceptional children.
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Cleveland County Schools-James Love Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Fostered positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed and monitored student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to strengthen home-school connections and support student achievement.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and best practices in teaching methods.
Adult Basic Education Instructor/English as a Second Language Teacher
Isothermal Community College
08.2013 - 07.2017
- Designed customized lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs of adult learners.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities to enhance student engagement and retention.
- Increased literacy skills among adult learners by designing engaging reading and writing activities tailored to their needs.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
Remediation Tutor
Rutherford County Schools
10.2007 - 06.2017
- Collaborated with teachers to provide academic support in the regular education classroom.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help in math and reading.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
- Used variety of teaching methods to strengthen subject comprehension and boost learning skills.
Education
No Degree - Education Classes For CA Teacher Credential
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CABachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education/ Social Studies
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada04-1981
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Student engagement
- Data-driven decision making
- Progress monitoring
- IEP implementation
Accomplishments
- My business partner and I opened The Friendship Circle in Spindale, a tutoring and creative arts S-Corporation. I offered after school and weekend one-on-one tutoring in math and reading for elementary students. We offered a weekly summer arts program for students in the community as well.
- I was on the Rutherford Community Theatre Board as the vice president. My duties included writing grants, writing reviews for the local paper, and working with community leaders. I also performed in several productions.
- I was involved with the Communities in Schools organization in Forest City, NC. I mentored a local elementary student weekly.
Certification
- Current North Carolina Professional Educator's License with K-6 credential and Exceptional Children-Resource credential
- Cross Cultural Language Acquisition and Development certificate
Timeline
Tutor
Hey Tutor Working With Cherokee County Schools
01.2026 - Current
Exceptional Children's Teacher (Special Education)
Burke County Public Schools-Hillcrest Elementary School; Forest Hill Elementary School
08.2019 - 06.2025
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Cleveland County Schools-James Love Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2019
Adult Basic Education Instructor/English as a Second Language Teacher
Isothermal Community College
08.2013 - 07.2017
Remediation Tutor
Rutherford County Schools
10.2007 - 06.2017
No Degree - Education Classes For CA Teacher Credential
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education/ Social Studies
University of Alberta