Alicia Thompson
**** ******* **** ****: 980-***-****
Charlotte, NC 28215 Cell: 704-***-****
Email: aca3t8@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position utilizing my knowledge and skills.
SUMMARY
Energetic and goal-oriented professional with solid qualifications in laboratory technology, science
education, athletic coaching, and leadership. Persuasive and assertive communicator, with strong
relationship-building abilities. Excellent time management skills with outstanding administrative
skills; well organized; and computer literate in Microsoft Office Products, Microsoft Outlook,
Internet Search Engines, . Former member of the East Tennessee State and Smokie Mountain
Women’s Basketball Team and Laboratory Technologist for the American Red Cross.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Strongly motivated, enthusiastic with the ability to work independently, and as a team
contributor.
• Sharp; detail-oriented; a fast learner; enjoys different challenges; willing to travel.
• Exceptional communication; listening, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Passionate about helping people to be successful.
• Master of Science in Educational Administration, Concordia University, October 2008
• Masters of Education in Divergent Learning, Columbia College, May 2004
• Bachelor of Sciences in Microbiology, East Tennessee State University, August 2001
CERTIFICATIONS
• Science (9-12); Middle Grades Science (6-9), and Principal (K-12); valid in
NC until 2016.
• Biology, Middle Grades Science, Secondary Principal, Secondary
Supervisor; valid in SC until 2016 at the Masters plus 30 Level.
• Biology (6-12), Education Leadership (P-12); valid in Georgia until 2013 at the
T-5, L5 Levels.
• SC ADEPT-Evaluator (Teacher Evaluator) (2010)
EXPERIENCE
Science Teacher/Chairperson of Science Department
Twilight Academy at Vance High School; Charlotte, NC; 07/2013 to Present
• Instruct and support high school students in all Science areas.
• Use technological methods to instruct “At-Risk” students in a blended format.
• Conduct student home and school visits as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with students’ home school Principals and Counselors to increase
student achievement at Twilight.
• Mentor New Teachers.
• Recruit students for the Twilight Program.
• Review transcripts and portfolio requirements to ensure on time completion of Twilight.
Science Teacher/Chairperson of Science Department
Hawthorne High School; Charlotte, NC; 10/2011 to 07/2013
• Instructed high school students in Science.
• Developed learning objectives, lesson plans, and assessments.
• Mentored New Teachers and At-Risk students.
• Lead Scorer (LSF) of the Measures of Student Learning Assessments for school.
• Planned and facilitated Professional Learning Communities and School Leadership Team
meetings.
• Used data to facilitate meetings and instruction.
• Interviewed potential employees
• STEMersion Teacher 2013
Vice President
Brawley Farms Homeowner’s Association
• Manage daily operations of Brawley’s communities which include budgeting, accounting,
maintenance, and committees.
• Initiated community’s structural change and management.
• Created policy and procedures for neighborhood.
• Initiate neighborhood revitalization projects.
• Facilitate meetings, attend legal proceedings, advocate for neighbors and neighborhood.
• Assist President in presiding efforts.
Science Teacher/Head Varsity Girls’ Basketball Coach
Rock Hill High School; Rock Hill, SC; 10/2009 to 10/2011
• Instructor of high school students in all aspects of Biology.
• Develop learning objectives, lesson plans, and assessments.
• Demonstrate delivery platform skills including content delivery, group facilitation skills,
and managing group dynamics.
• Mentored At-Risk students.
• Head Varsity Girls’ Basketball Coach.
Tutor
A to Z In-Home Tutoring Agency; York County Region, SC; 2010-2011 School Year
• Conducted In-Home Tutoring for Title I students in York County in Math and Reading.
Science Teacher/Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach
South Pointe High School; Rock Hill, SC; 08/2008 to 10/2010
• Instructed high school students in all aspects of Biology.
• Conducted needs analysis and task analysis for student learners and athletes.
• Developed learning objectives, lesson plans, and assessments.
• Demonstrated delivery platform skills including content delivery, group facilitation skills,
and managing group dynamics.
• Assistant Girls' Varsity Basketball Coach; Head Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach.
• Freshmen Academy Academic Team Leader
• Acted as a liaison between students; teachers, administrators and parents.
• Monitored discipline and academic progress of students placed within academic teams.
• Conducted team/departmental meetings and created goals and/or tasks to be
accomplished by academic team.
• Scheduled and facilitated parent/teacher/student conferences.
• Attended and participated in expulsion hearings.
• Conducted needs analysis of instructional support for teachers and students.
• Mentored At-Risk Students.
• Monitored bus transportation.
Science Teacher/Head Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach
Spalding High School; Griffin, GA; 07/2006 to 06/2008
• Instructed of high school students in all aspects of Biology, Physical Science and
Chemistry.
• Conducted needs analysis and task analysis for student learners and athletes.
• Developed learning objectives, lesson plans, and assessments relevant to the topics
being addressed in class.
• Demonstrated delivery platform skills including content delivery, group facilitation skills,
and managing group dynamics.
• Proctored for the Georgia Assessment for Certification of Educators (GACE).
• Provided remediation to all science students in need of passing the Georgia High School
Graduation Test.
• Bogarsette’s Civic and Leadership Club Sponsor
• Mentored young females aspiring to be future leaders in their community.
• Scheduled and facilitated community service opportunities for the club.
• Helped to oversee the Bogarsette and Bogarsun’s Formal Ball.
• In-Home Tutor Facilitator for At-Risk Students.
• Head Girls' Varsity Basketball Coach
• Completed Administrative Internship under Principal at Spalding
• Conducted administration of summer school activities, served as disciplinarian for SPHS
and Alternative School.
• Conducted departmental meetings.
• Participated in Leadership Team meetings.
• Conducted teacher observations and provided feedback using approved templates.
• Scheduled and facilitated parent/teacher conferences.
• Developed common assessments and pacing guides.
• Monitored bus transportation.
Science Teacher/Head Coach
Ninety Six High School; Ninety Six, SC; 06/2003 to 5/2004
• Instructed high school students in all aspects of Biology and Physical Science.
• Conducted needs analysis and task analysis for student learners and athletes.
• Developed learning objectives, lesson plans, and assessments relevant to the topics
being addressed in class.
• Demonstrated delivery platform skills including content delivery, group facilitation skills,
and managing group dynamics.
• Head Girls' Varsity Basketball Coach; Assistant Volleyball Coach.
Secondary Science Teacher/ Head Varsity Girls’ and Track Coach/In-School Suspension
Facilitator
Newberry High School; Newberry, SC; 07/2001 to 6/2003
• Instructed high school students in all aspects of Environmental Science.
• Developed a curriculum of study for Environmental Science.
• Conducted needs analysis and task analysis for student learners and athletes.
• Developed learning objectives, lesson plans, and assessments relevant to the topics
being addressed in class.
• Demonstrated delivery platform skills including content delivery, group facilitation skills,
and managing group dynamics.
• Administered the John’s Reading and Comprehension Inventory Test.
• Received Laboratory Safety Certification in Science.
• In-School Suspension Facilitator (2002)
• Head Girls' Varsity Basketball Coach; Head Girls' Track coach; Assistant Volleyball
Coach.