This document is a resume for Shimeka Gabrielle Davis, who is pursuing a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Mercer University with teacher certification. She has experience planning lessons according to state standards and catering to different learning styles. Her teaching experience includes practicums at Westside High School where she assisted instruction and planned lessons. She has held leadership roles with community service organizations and has volunteered with senior centers and anti-poverty groups.
My resume is centered around teaching elementary school students and participating in other out-reach opportunities to help children. I am extremely interested in second grade.
1. Shimeka Gabrielle Davis
1993 Charlotteville Road● Uvalda, GA 30473●912-246-1672● Shimeka.G.Davis@live.mercer.edu
Abilities
Experienced in planning creative lessons that adhere to the Georgia Performance Standards and cater to a
variety of learning styles. Skilled at differentiating lessons for students at different levels. Expert at Microsoft
Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Highly-motivated, Goal-oriented, Honest, Creative, Organized
Education
Mercer University, Macon, Georgia Expected Graduation Date: May 2016
B.S. Biology Minor in Chemistry
Secondary Education Certification
Teaching Experience
Practicum
Westside High School Macon, GA 10th – 11th Grades Biology August 2015 – December 2015
Assisted in the instruction of two Biology classes and provided individual and small group tutoring as
needed
Planned and implemented seven lessons including a two day connected learning segment
Used a variety of leaning techniques when implementing lessons to reflect student’s range of learning
styles.
Additional Fieldwork Experiences
Howard Middle School Macon, GA 7th Grade Life Science January 2014 – May 2014
Westside High School Macon, GA 10th Grade Biology August 2013 – December 2013
Leadership
Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity November 2011 – present
Provide over 50 hours of service to the community, university, and the nation every year
o Treasurer August 2012 – 2014
Collaborate with officers on financial matters
Manage budget for fraternity
o Vice President of Service August 2015 – present
Plan and implement volunteer opportunities for the members of the fraternity and the
Mercer Community
AWARE Peer Educator August 2012 – present
Present student wellness presentations to Freshman Classes
Collaborate with other AWARE members to organize and implement student wellness programs for the
entire campus
o Media/Marketing Committee Co-Chair August 2013 – May 2014
Opportunity Scholars Assistant August 2012
M.E.P. Hall Government Vice President August 2011 – May 2012
Volunteer Experience
Bibb County Senior Center
Local Engagement Against Poverty (LEAP)
Rosa Jackson Center
Work History
Mercer University, TRIO Programs Office Assistant August 2012 – December 2015