1. Rebecca A. Thompson
1238 Gurr Ave., Columbus, GA 31906
762-524-3674
3rdrockscience@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/3rdrockscience/
“You consistently demonstrate a
deep and accurate understanding
of your content area…Your
ability to link content with other
learning experiences and the real
world helps to enhance student
achievement.”
“Your classroom is consistently a
safe, orderly, and well-managed
learning environment. You model
caring, fairness, respect, and
enthusiasm for learning.”
Jeff Little
Assistant Principal, LaGrange
High School
“Your interactions with the
students are always positive and
enthusiastic. You go the “extra
mile” to make sure your lessons
are interesting and stimulating.”
“You incorporate an array of
Objective
To create a classroom that is a welcoming and interesting place where my students feel
encouraged, accepted, and motivated to learn and share their ideas. I have many favorable
qualities to offer any school, including the following:
 Broad range of knowledge
 Adaptability and flexibility
 Relatability and a team-player attitude
 Excellent use of technology and engagement strategies
Educator Experience & Qualification
Georgia Educator Certificate
Certified in General Science and Earth/Space Science, Grades 6-12
Bachelor of Science - Earth and Space Science Secondary Education
Columbus State University, Columbus, GA. December 2013
Science Teacher
LaGrange High School, LaGrange, GA. Fall 2014-Spring 2016
Student Teaching
Northside High School, Columbus, GA. Fall 2013
Field Experience in Secondary School Special Education
Veterans Memorial Middle School, Columbus, GA. Fall 2012
Field Experiences in Secondary School Science
-Northside High School, Columbus, GA. Spring 2013
-Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Columbus, GA. Fall 2010
-Richards Middle School, Columbus, GA. Spring 2010
Leadership & Professional Development
National Science Teachers Association Regional Conference
Atlanta, GA. Fall 2012
President – Geology Club
Columbus State University, Columbus, GA. 2010
President – Gentian Elementary School PTA
Local Unit #8423, Columbus, GA. Fall 2009 – Spring 2010
Mars Exploration Student Data Teams & CSU Tower Day Proposal
Columbus State University, Columbus, GA. Fall 2009 – Spring 2010
Awards
 Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship, Fall 2012- Spring 2013 & Fall 2013
 STEM Educational Development Scholarship, Fall 2012
 NASA Space Grant, Fall 2009-Spring 2010
 Exceptional Undergraduate Research Presentation – CSU Tower Day, Spring 2010

2. instructional strategies into your
lessons that allow the students to
gain understanding in the content.
You do a good job at
incorporating technology into your
lessons with the use of applicable
videos and animations.”
Keisha Wilson
Student Teaching Mentor
“Your interaction with students
is respectful and contributes to
student discussion. You use
humor to make a strong academic
subject more enjoyable for
students.”
“Your instructional strategies
keep students engaged, and are
linked to real world issues and
events.”
Nancy Johnson
Student Teaching Supervisor
Employment
August 2016- Present
Science Teacher – LaGrange High School, Troup County School System, LaGrange, GA
February 2014 – May 2014
Substitute Teacher, Muscogee County School District, GA
August 2010 – July 2013
Tutor, Math & Science Learning Center, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA
August 2012 – May 2013
Peer Instruction Leader, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA
January 2010 – May 2013
Teaching Assistant, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA
Professional Affiliations
 Professional Association of Georgia Educators
 National Science Teachers Association
 Sigma Gamma Epsilon: The National Honor Society for the Earth Sciences
References
Jeff Little
Assistant Principal
LaGrange High School
516 N. Greenwood St., LaGrange, GA 30240
littlecj@troup.org
706-883-1590/
Veleka Battle
Assistant Science Department Chair, Mentor Teacher
LaGrange High School
516 N. Greenwood St., LaGrange, GA 30240
battlevl@troup.org
706-883-1590
Charlene Lambert
Exceptional Education
LaGrange High School
516 N. Greenwood St., LaGrange, GA 30240
lambertc@troup.org
706-883-1590