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230 Olde Hickory Road Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania 17347
Phone: (C) 717-424-2337 ! (W) 717-846-6789, ext. 1844
E-Mail: cyrthoman@comcast.net
Education
Currently Pursuing Principal Certification The Pennsylvania State University
Current GPA 4.0
2005 MEd, Science Education Lebanon Valley College
Thesis: The Effects of No Child Left Behind on the Quality of Science Education
GPA 4.0
2001 BS, Elementary Education York College of Pennsylvania
Concentration: Science
GPA 3.6
Professional Experience
2001-Present Central York School District- York, Pennsylvania
5th Grade Teacher (2001-2014)
6th Grade ELA Teacher (2014-present)
• Planned and developed engaging and differentiated lessons that met the needs
of a diverse learner population, along with requirements of state and district
curriculum
• Improved student achievement on PSSA’s. PVAAS Composite Growth Index
showed significant evidence that students exceeded the standard for PA
Academic Growth since 2014
• Collected and disaggregated data in order to assess the needs of learners.
• Transitioned to a Mass Customized Learning Model
• Piloted and implemented the One to World iPad initiative
• Integrated and utilized a variety of technologies including Schoology, Google
Docs, Google Forms, Google Sites, Toontastic, iMovie, Book Creator, SeeSaw,
and others across the curriculum
• Created an environment where all learners were treated fairly and held to high
academic standards
• Conducted Morning Meetings and other Responsive Classroom Elements into
my teaching and classroom management
• Implemented and maintained a positive behavior management plan
• Provided Specially Designed Instruction to learners with 504’s and I.E.P.’s
• Participated in Student Data Meetings
• Communicated with families through various forms of media, Teacher Webpage,
LMS Group Facebook Page, Twitter, and Instagram

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Leadership Experience
• Curriculum Writer- Served on District Curriculum Development Committee for
Science, Math, and PA Core ELA Standards. Responsibilities included:
o Ensuring content was developmentally appropriate, matched to state and
national standards and correlated with other grade levels
o The committee assisted in the selection of instructional materials
o Staff development related to the new curriculum
• Member of the School Data Team- Responsibilities included:
o Analyzing state and district assessment data, identifying trends in data
school-wide, sub-groups and by grade level
o Identifying and analyzing student and staffing needs, developing an
improvement plan in order to meet AYP
o Assisting in the transition to an RTII school model. Data Team was also
responsible for developing SWEBS
• Learning Community Facilitator- Responsibilities included:
o Maintaining sign in/out logs and written summary for each session
o Establishing discussion topics for each meeting
o Coordinating year-end reflection/evaluation (Act 48 requirement), and
submitting year-end paperwork to the Assistant Superintendent
• MCL Technology Building Chair- Responsibilities included:
o Facilitating monthly meetings and guiding discussions
o Preparing materials and selecting relevant articles
• Sick Bank Board Member- Board is responsible for maintaining Sick Bank,
ensuring policy is followed, and allotting days to eligible members.
• New Teacher Mentor- Responsible for guiding, supporting and mentoring new
teachers during their first year of teaching
• Piloted One to World iPad District Initiative
• Piloted Just Blog-It
• Piloted new science curriculum and implementation of FOSS Program
• Participation in Professional Development and Act 48 hours that exceed state
mandates. Topics included:
o Differentiated instruction, balanced literacy, various technology
workshops, behavior management, Responsive Classroom, Reading
Strategies and Intervention presented by Fountas and Pinnell, RTII,
Diversity Training, Common Core, NCTM, PSTA, and NSTA Conferences,
and Data Analysis
• Participated in a Technology Summit to discuss current trends in technology
education
• Participated in District’s K-12 Technology Showcase
• Participated in Professional and Community Book Clubs sponsored by CYSD
• Developed an after-school homework program for students in grades 3-5 in 2002.

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Presentations
2016 Central York School District
iPads in the Classroom: The Next Steps Workshop
2015 Central York School District
iPads in the Classroom Workshop
2014 – 2016 Central York School District
District Act 80 and In-service Presenter:
Presentations: iPad Integration, Schoology, Notability, Book Creator, and
other Web 2.0 Tools, Advanced Schoology
2010 The Pennsylvania State University-York
Break-Out Session Presenter at PSU: Summer Institute
Presentation: Workshop Web 2.0 Tools for Language Arts Instruction
Honors
• 2004 recipient of the Council for Elementary Science International’s Muriel Green
Award for outstanding elementary science teachers. Presented at the NSTA’s
National Convention in Dallas, TX
• Received Excellence Grant from CYSD. Grant was used to purchase the Jason
Project for eight 5th grade classrooms.
Community Involvement
Bobcat Swim Club Parent Board, Current Board President
References
References Available Upon Request