Christopher J.

Croom
3072 Imperial Circle - Atlanta, GA 30311 - E-Mail: cj1900_@hotmail.com
Home: 404-344-7336 - Cell: 404-333-9388
Professional Portfolio:
http://christophercroompracticumportfolio.weebly.com/

Educational Objective
Facilitate teaching and learning as Technology Educator and Media Specalist. I am an enthusiastic educator who thinks beyond immediate
achievements for life-long achievements while incorporating real world and technological experiences. I implement and promote
standards based and researched based learning that is rigorous, enriching, and diverse to meet the needs of learners. I am a team leader and
member who collaborates with all levels of staff members to establish and foster quality relationships with all stakeholders.

Educational Background
August 2013-December 2015
August 2010
July 2007

M.Ed. Instructional Technology, Georgia Southern University

Georgia Teacher Alternative Preparation Program (GTAPP), Metro RESA
B.A. degree English, Fort Valley State University

Certifications
Georgia Educator Certificate, T-4, Middle Grades (4-8), Language Arts
High School (6-12), English

Professional Experience
July 2015 Present
July 2008 June 2015

October 2007 May 2008

May 2007 July 2007

Technology Trainer/Integration Specialist

Cobb County School District
English/Language Arts Teacher, Cobb County School District
Lindley Sixth Grade Academy
Advanced Language Arts 2013-2015
Teacher of the Year (2013-2014)
Technology Integration Teaching Coach (2012-Present)
Team Leader (2009-2012)
After School Program Teacher (2008-2013)
Department Coordinator (2009-2011)
Substitute and Supply Teacher, Cobb County School District
Teaching Assistant, Fort Valley State University
Department of English & Foreign Languages

96% of students met/exceeded the standards on the Criterion Referenced Competency Test yearly (average)
Collaborated with content area department to plan innovative lessons that were engaging. The lessons implemented
technology and incorporated differentiated instruction and gender-based strategies
Augmented student learning through whole and collaborative groups. Ensured students with a comfortable learning
environment with the ability to actively participate in the learning process
Taught both single and multi-gendered classes and maintained effective behavioral management within the classroom
in both the general education, special education, and advanced content settings
Provided and managed resources for department and supplemental materials for all disciplines within the building
Provided extensive technical support to integrate technology into the classroom and into lesson plans school-wide
Plans and Facilitates professional development opportunities for staff and assisted in implementing technology
(student response systems Smart Senteo/iRespond, Smartboard, Smart Notebook, flipped classroom, blended
classroom, BYOD, iPad, gradebook (Pinnacle and Synergy) , docking stations, document cameras, screen casting,
classpad, airliner, etc.)
Engages as the webmaster for the schools website.
Successfully Implemented iPad Language Arts Classroom
Served as a Kennesaw State University Urban Education Mentor Teacher.
Served as a Kennesaw State University Mentor Teacher.
Served as a Design Team, School Improvement Team, and School Counsel Member
Served as the Male Mentor to students in need.
Served as the Advisor/Sponsor of the schools Technology Club
Planned, Organized, Implemented and Chaperoned the schools annual Washington, D.C. Field Trip 2008-2015)

Proficient and Experienced in:

Differentiated Instruction and CoTeaching
Inclusion and General Education
Models
Cooperative Learning
Classroom Management
Student-Centered Learning
Whole Group Learning

Multicultural Awareness
Reading Across the Curriculum
Integrated Innovative Technology
Brain Based Strategies
Backward Designed Planning
Data Teaming to Drive Instruction
Performance Tasks
Project Based Learning

Platforms/Software Proficiency
Microsoft Suite Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, Web Expressions, Word

Problem Based Learning

Gender Based Learning
Local and County Based Presentations
on Common Core Standards,
Technology Integration, Closing the
Achievement Gap
Response To Intervention Case
Manager

 Digital Communication Black Board, Desire 2 Learn/GoView, Edmodo

Databases Georgia Online Assessment System (OAS), Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDs), Cobb Student Information
System (CSIS)
Production and Publishing Audacity, iMovie, Movie Maker, Photo Story

References
Kennedy, Cristin Director, Instruction Technology Department

Cobb County School District

Cristin.Kennedy@cobbk12.org

770-426-3535

Joshua, Travis

Principal, Pebblebrook High School

Cobb County School District

Travis.Joshua@cobbk12.org

770-819-2521

Hinton, Twyla

Assistant Principal, Garrett Middle School

Cobb County School District

Twyla.Hinton@cobbk12.org

770-819-2466

Hanby, Richard

Assistant Principal, Lovinggood Middle School

Cobb County School District

Richard.Hanby@cobbk12.org

678-331-3016

Hawes, Jill

Literacy Coach

Cobb County School District

Jill.Hawes@cobbk12.org

770-426-3409

Borup, Tracey

Technology Trainer Integration Specialist

Cobb County School District

Tracey.Borup@cobbk12.org

678-735-2839