JUSTIN CROOM
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Dedicated educator with experience in middle school science and elementary subjects, focusing on student achievement through targeted interventions. Expertise in analyzing student performance data to drive instruction and foster inclusive, engaging learning environments that promote academic growth and critical thinking.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher - Sixth Grade
Legacy Traditional School
Phoenix, Arizona
08.2025 - Current
- Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned science instruction for sixth-grade students using inquiry-based and hands-on learning strategies.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the academic needs of diverse learners and support student growth.
- Provide targeted Math and English Language Arts (ELA) intervention for students requiring additional academic support.
- Analyze student performance data to identify learning gaps and implement effective intervention strategies.
- Maintain a structured, positive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, collaboration, and academic success.
- Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, academic goals, and classroom expectations.
- Provide after-school tutoring in science, mathematics, and ELA to reinforce skills and support student achievement.
- Collaborate with colleagues, intervention teams, and school leadership to support student success.
Substitute Teacher - Kindergarten-Eighth Grade
Irvine Unified School District / Santa Ana Unified School District
05.2025 - Current
- Delivered effective instruction across multiple grade levels and subject areas, ensuring continuity of learning for diverse student needs.
- Implemented lesson plans and classroom procedures to establish clear behavior expectations in varied educational settings.
- Adapt quickly to varying classroom environments and students' needs.
- Fostered positive classroom cultures that enhanced student engagement, respect, and academic success.
Student Teacher - Kindergarten
Brywood Elementary School
Irvine, California
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Developed engaging lessons that promoted critical thinking, collaboration, and active student participation.
- Collaborated with mentor teacher to design and deliver standards-based instruction.
- Utilized formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and guide instructional decisions.
- Supported classroom management and differentiated instruction practices to meet diverse student needs.
Student Teacher - Fifth Grade
Heninger Elementary School
Santa Ana, California
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with California State Standards for fifth-grade students.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged academic growth and student participation.
- Assessed student progress through formal assessments and observational evaluations.
- Collaborated with educators to strengthen instructional practices and support effective behavior management strategies.
Site Supervisor - ELOP
Irvine Public Schools Foundation
Irvine, California
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed daily after-school program operations, fostering a safe and enriching environment for over [number] students.
- Collaborated with instructional staff to implement enrichment activities and curriculum that enhanced student engagement.
- Engaged with families to address student needs and behavior, promoting positive program participation.
- Collaborated with school administrators to coordinate logistics, materials, and program operations.
Education
MULTIPLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL PROGRAM -
California State University, Fullerton
05-2025
B.S. - CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT (Elementary School Setting)
California State University, Fullerton
05-2024
Skills
- Lesson Planning & Curriculum Development
- Common Core Standards
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data Driven Instruction
- Student Assessment & Progress Monitoring
- Math Intervention
- ELA Intervention
- Small-Group Instruction
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement Strategies
- Behavioral Interventions
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Project Based Learning
- Google Classroom
- IXL
- Lexia
- Reading Plus
- ClassDojo
- Flipgrid
Timeline
Science Teacher - Sixth Grade
Legacy Traditional School
08.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher - Kindergarten-Eighth Grade
Irvine Unified School District / Santa Ana Unified School District
05.2025 - Current
Student Teacher - Kindergarten
Brywood Elementary School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Student Teacher - Fifth Grade
Heninger Elementary School
08.2024 - 12.2024
Site Supervisor - ELOP
Irvine Public Schools Foundation
01.2024 - 07.2024
MULTIPLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL PROGRAM -
California State University, Fullerton
B.S. - CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT (Elementary School Setting)
California State University, Fullerton