Hannah Rome

hannah@ksuiteach.org

Professional Objective
My professional goal is to lead and support other educators in providing best practices for usage of technology in the classroom to
support personalized learning.

Education
Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw, GA
Master of Education in Instructional Technology
Predicted Graduation Date: Fall 2018

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro, GA

Bachelor of Science in Education
Major: Early Childhood Education
Graduation Date: May 8, 2010 with Cum Laude Distinction
Grade Point Average: 3.65

Skills & Qualifications

o Certified to teach Pre-K through Fifth Grade in the state of Georgia
o Serve as a technology coach to mentee teachers
o Contributor to development of a plan to implement personalized learning and to train staff in the areas of varied learning
strategies, just in time direct instruction and choice and voice
o Recognized as a teacher leader and mentor in guiding school staff through professional development

Employment History
Kennesaw State University iTeach Kennesaw, GA http://iteach.kennesaw.edu/
Technology Coach
o Bagwell College of Education iTeach Center Education Technology Specialist 8/2017-Present
▪ Support schools on their path towards personalizing students’ learning
▪ Guide teachers in using devices with best practices to offer choice and voice and vary instructional methods

Crabapple Crossing Elementary School Milton, GA http://school.fultonschools.org/es/crabapplecrossing/Pages/default.aspx

Grade Chair 1/2013-8/2017
o Kindergarten
▪ Collaborate with grade level to design differentiated lesson plans, review data and develop assessments
▪ Manage shared folder through One Note to encourage common communication and planning
▪ Instruct, enrich and reteach students using grade level standards, hands-on materials and interactive use of
devices
Findley Oaks Elementary School Johns Creek, GA http://www.findleyoakselementary.net/
Lead Regular Education Teacher
o Georgia Lottery Funded Pre-K Inclusion Class Lead Regular Education Teacher 8/2012-1/2013
▪ Assisted in setup and organization of FOES’s first GA Pre-K classroom
▪ Partner with a special education teacher in differentiating instruction for students with special needs
▪ Cooperate with elementary school staff in preparing trips to the library, managing the cafeteria and teaching other
kindergarten readiness skills within the school building

Technology Facilitation and Experience

ISTE Conference Chicago, Illinois Summer 2018
o Participated in learning sessions and networking events at the annual conference for the International Society for
Technology in Education
Georgia Education Technology Conference Fulton County Schools, KSU iTeach Fall 2016-Present
o Designed and presented a session teaching attendees ways to use technology in the primary classroom

Honors and Memberships

Teacher of the Year Finalist Crabapple Crossing ES Spring 2016 & 2017
o Nominated by school staff as a potential recipient of TOY recognition
o Pre-determined committee visited and observed classroom teaching, planning and management
Vanguard Team Fulton County Schools Fall 2016-Spring 2017
o Model lessons and coach teachers in the implementation of technology
o Participate in twitter chats, off campus trainings and collaborative learning sessions

Extracurricular Activities
o Participated in the iTeach MakerCamp and MakerBus to support elementary students in creation activities (Summer 2018)
o Observations and classroom walkthroughs with the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project (Winter 2017)
o Applied to and was accepted in training for the Orton Gillingham Approach to phonics instruction (Summer 2016)
 Hannah Rome
Contact Information:
hannah@ksuiteach.org
@H_Rome_iTeach

Stephanee Stephens
KSU iTeach Director
stephanee@ksuiteach.org

Kris McBride
KSU iTeach Coach
Fulton County School Project Lead
kris@ksuiteach.org

Johnna Martin
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Fulton County School District
Crabapple Crossing ES
MartinJoh@fultonschools.org