Christopher J. Croom3072 Imperial Circle - Atlanta, GA 30311 - E-Mail: cj1900_@hotmail.comHome: 404-344-7336 - Cell: 404-333-9388 Professional Portfolio:

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Educational ObjectiveFacilitate 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 BackgroundAugust 2013-December 2015 M.Ed. Instructional Technology, Georgia Southern UniversityAugust 2010 Georgia Teacher Alternative Preparation Program (GTAPP), Metro RESAJuly 2007 B.A. degree English, Fort Valley State University

CertificationsGeorgia Educator Certificate, T-4, Middle Grades (4-8), Language Arts

High School (6-12), English

Professional ExperienceJuly 2015 – Present Technology Trainer/Integration Specialist

Cobb County School District July 2008 – June 2015 English/Language Arts Teacher, Cobb County School District

Lindley Sixth Grade AcademyAdvanced Language Arts 2013-2015Teacher 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)

October 2007 – May 2008 Substitute and Supply Teacher, Cobb County School District

May 2007 – July 2007 Teaching Assistant, Fort Valley State UniversityDepartment 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 school’s 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 school’s Technology Club Planned, Organized, Implemented and Chaperoned the school’s annual Washington, D.C. Field Trip

2008-2015)

Proficient and Experienced in:

Differentiated Instruction and Co-Teaching

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

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

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