1. David P. Messer II
4007 Five Oaks Way 678-793-2973
Tucker, GA 30084 davidpmesser2@gmail.com
Seeking a position as a Middle Grades Teacher to use my strong passion for children’s development, together with skills
and my diverse experience that will enable me to make a significant difference at your school. To help students of all
ages become responsible and productive citizens, effective decision-makers, and life-long learners through active learning
and participation.
CERTIFICATION:
Georgia State Residency, June 2014
Endorsement: Middle Grades English Language Arts and Social Science
EDUCATION:
Mercer University,Master of Arts in Teaching, Atlanta, GA. 2011 - 2014
North Carolina A & T State University, Bachelor of Arts, Greensboro,NC. 1992 - 1997
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
DeKalb County Schools, Stone Mountain, GA, 2014 – 2015
7th
Grade Social Studies Teacher
 Created and presented cross-curricular lessons supportive of grade level goals for over 125 students at diverse
levels of development.
 Incorporated audio, visual and kinesthetic activities to meet all learning styles.
 Leveraged technology including SMART Board and laptops.
 Defined lesson objectives and performance measurement criteria. Applied differentiated instruction to provide
appropriate challenges to those working above, at and below grade-level.
 Continually assessed mastery through observation of guided practice, interactive discussions, review of work
products, and formal testing. Reviewed, clarified, provided additional practice and applied alternative teaching
strategies to achieve mastery.
 Applied Responsive Classroom methodology to promote individual accountability for actions and develop group
problem solving skills. Carried out behavior management plans.
Quest Diagnostics, Tucker, GA, 2008 – 2011
Trainer
 Coordinated all training and development for over 60 employees.
 Wrote, updated, and maintained all standard operating procedures (SOPs) within department.
 Maintained all training documents.
 Monitored performance and identified re-training to ensure quality communication.
Bed, Bath and Beyond, Alpharetta, GA, 2006 – 2008
Manager
 Oversaw a staff of 17 associates.
 Managed the entire front-end operations of the store.
 Interviewed, hired, and coordinated orientation for all new employees.
 Provided all training to new and current employees.
 Directed the operational management of financial audits, sales analysis, training and development.