CYNTHIA JOAN CROMER
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
NORTHGATE SCHOOL DISTRICT, Pittsburgh, PA 2/00—present
Northgate Senior High School
· Teaching French I/II/III/IV (Eighth through Twelfth Grade)
Northgate Middle School
· Taught Eighth Grade Foreign Language Exploratory (French/Spanish/German)
· Taught Seventh Grade Introduction to Languages
STEEL VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT, Munhall, PA 8/99--2/00
Steel Valley Senior High School
· Taught Eighth Grade French and Spanish Exploratory Language
· Taught French I
HILLEL ACADEMY OF PITTSBURGH, Pittsburgh, Pa 9/97—6/98
· Taught French I
· Taught French II
MCKEESPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, McKeesport, PA 9/97—6/98
McKeesport Area Senior High School
· Taught French III
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Prince George’s County, MD 6/95—6/96
Drew Freeman Middle School
· Taught French I
· Taught Foreign Language Exploratory
Shadyside Elementary School
· Taught Individual and Small Group Activities for French Immersion and Comprehensive Program
· Assisted Magnet Coordinator
· Assisted with After-School French Program
EDUCATION
The University of Pittsburgh 2004
· M.Ed in Foreign Language Education
The Pennsylvania State University 1993
· BS in French/Business; Minor in English
· Study Abroad in Paris France
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
The Governor’s Institute for Foreign Language Teachers 2004
· Intensive training on National Foreign Language Standards
Mentors CAT² Internet Track
· 36 hours of training in Internet use, Office Software, and Curriculum Integration Techniques
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Northgate Senior High School
· World Language Department Chairperson
· National Honor Society Adviser
· French Club Sponsor
Northgate Middle School
· Chaired Children’s Hospital Fundraiser
· Assisted with Middle School Student Council
· Participates in Arts Odyssey
HONORS, ACTIVITIES, AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Governor’s Institute for World Languages
PSMLA
ACTFL
Dean’s List (University of Pennsylvania and University of Pittsburgh)
Forester’s Academic Scholarship (Pennsylvania State University, four years)
Undergraduate Council Member (Pennsylvania State University)
Pi Lambda Theta