Assistant High School

Ruby Burks Thompson

**** *********** *****.

Lilburn, Georgia 30047

601-***-**** cell * 770-***-**** home

**********@*****.***

Objective To secure a teaching position that will allow me the

opportunity to

utilize my leadership, organizational,

and excellent intrapersonal

skills

Experience

1979 to 2009 Educator, Claiborne County Schools, Port Gibson, MS

. Seventh and Eighth Grade Science - provided a bridge

between elementary science and high school biology

and physical science

. Seventh Grade Health - increased students' awareness

of the importance of healthy living

. After School Tutor for Saturday Science Academy

sponsored by Alcorn State University - increased

students' skills and capacity for developing

scientific processes

. After School Tutor for 21st Century Community

Learning Centers - provided enhanced and expanded

learning opportunities for students who are at risk

for educational failure

. After School Summer Recreation Program - offered

students opportunities to enhance their artistic

developments by developing an appreciation for the

arts-dance, visual art, and music

Educational Memberships

. Phi Delta Kappa

. Mississippi Science Teachers Association

. National Science Teachers Association

. National Educational Leadership Association

. National Center for Communication Education

. Claiborne County Parents, Teachers, and Students

Association

. Alcorn State University National Alumni Association

. Alcorn State University Vicksburg Alumni Chapter

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Extra Curricular Involvement

. Coach- Basketball and Track (Girls)

. Science Fair Coordinator- 13 years

. Sponsor- Science Environmental Club

. Chair- Spirit Week- 18 years

. Chair- Open House Committee

. Chair- Assembly Programs Committee

. Sponsor- Cheerleaders

. Director- Anointed Voices (Vocal Group)

. Choreographer- Majorettes, Praise Dance Team

. Member- School Safety Committee

Community Involvement

. Coach for Little League Baseball

. Charter Member of Claiborne County Cancer Fund

. Charter Member of Save All Children (SAC)

. Claiborne County Band Booster Club

. Lifetime Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

Accomplishments

. 1st Female Secretary- Southwestern Jr. High Athletic

Conference - SJHAC

. 2009- Girls Basketball SJHAC District Champs-

Assistant Coach

. 2008-Girls Basketball SJHAC District Champs-

Assistant Coach

. 2008- Boys Basketball SJHAC District Champs-

Assistant Coach

. 2008- Boys and Girls SJHAC District Track Champs

Education

Masters of Arts in General Science, High Honors

Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS, 1986

Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education,

Honors

Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS, 1977

References Available upon request

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