Thomas Maher Email & Phone Number

Davao Region, Philippines

North Palm Beach, Florida, United States

I am responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling and coordinating the acquisition, development, maintenance and use of all cloud-based computer and telecommunication systems within Kijana Educational Empowerment Initiative. Systems include: Bloomerang, Donor Management System; Google Workspace, Givebutter, fundraising platform; and a WordPress website.Serve as the primary person responsible for data entry and gift processing/integration functions on all platforms. Acknowledge gifts in a timely manner; and maintain online donation portals (Bloomerang, Givebutter, website). Produce reports, lists, and data segments as needed. Maintain databases by proactively reviewing records for accuracy and performing consistent clean up activity to improve data quality.Directly assist Kijana's President/Executive Director regarding stewardship efforts; strategic planning and marketing/communications efforts. Relevant and useful skills, attributes and experiences:• Experience with data management, gift processing, and donor stewardship.• Demonstrated initiative and passion for process improvement.• Superb interpersonal skills and the ability to actively listen.• Excellent written and oral communication skills.• Highly organized and attentive to detail.• Adaptable and flexible, with ability to handle several priorities simultaneously.• Team-oriented and collaborative with the ability to work independently.• Self-starter who is a quick study and eager to learn new skills.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite• Development database experience, Bloomerang.• Daily utilization of social media platforms (i.e., Facebook, YouTube) to connect with constituents, raise awareness for causes, and collect donations.

North Palm Beach, Florida

Independent contractor responsible for research, development and implementation of curricula for a new school being built in Western Kenya

North Palm Beach, Florida

Effective utilization of Nonprofit CRM/Donor Management System to organize, analyze, and strategically implement communication efforts and fundraising activities with nonprofit supporters to gain, maintain and grow those relationships.

Palm Beach Gardens, Fl

Completed basic training courses related to iPhone repair. Performed basic repairs on iPhones, with special emphasis on battery replacement. I worked as an independent contractor hired by Volt Workforce Solutions to participate in the Apple Battery Replacement Project.

Jupiter, Florida

On-on-one instruction that was tailored to each student’s individual needs and learning ability. Students were encouraged to engage and explore areas they demonstrated genuine interest in, and passionate about. I taught 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th grade Social Studies, and 10th grade United States History. I also tutored other grade levels in History, Social Studies, and Writing.

West Palm Beach, Florida

Founding faculty member who was influential in shaping the vision, philosophy and curriculum of both the history department and the school. Collaborated to develop and implement the United States History and the Modern World History course curricula, with special emphasis placed on project based/student-centered learning. Named school’s first Head Coach of the Junior Varsity Golf Team; lead team to a 5-1 record during its inaugural season. Provided academic and personal guidance while serving as an Advisor for a 10th grade Student Advisee Group.

Palm Beach Gardens, Fl

Participated in the implementation of the school’s Tablet PC Program. Redesigned and enhanced the United States History course from a rigid chronological approach, to a hybrid, by infusing essential historical themes. Enhanced and broadened the scope of the elective, America Since 1945 to The World Since 1945. Demonstrated versatility within the discipline by teaching American Government, World History, and Economics classes. Served as, Head Coach of the Boy’s JV Golf Team, and Assistant Coach for both the Varsity Swim Team and Varsity Track and Field Team. Provided academic and personal guidance while serving as an Advisor for grades 9-12 Student Advisee Groups.Key Achievement:Proposed, created, and taught a new Social Studies semester elective; The Holocaust and Beyond: Tolerance, Respect, Understanding. Due to the overall engagement and success of the course, students petitioned administration to change the course to a year-long offering.

Stuart, Florida

Developed and taught two sections of International Baccalaureate, History of the Americas, as well as, American Government and Honors United States History classes. Also, served as the Advisor for the school’s Key Club.Key Achievement: Thirty of Thirty-One students attained a score of 5 or better on the IB Programme Diploma Examination.

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Taught both heterogeneous and homogeneous groupings: Advanced Placement, Honors and College Preparatory United States History; Honors and College Preparatory Geography and Regional Studies and a Civics elective, Democracy in America. Mentored new teachers and served as a member of the school’s Board of Review Disciplinary Board.Key Achievements: Building With Books/Social Action Service Club participated in a myriad of local community service activities and fund-raising ventures to help build sister schools in parts of Africa, Asia, and Latin America.  AP College Board Fellow, 2000 – Competed and awarded a grant to attend an AP Summer Institute.  Collaborated in the redesign of the United States History curriculum – Chronological to Thematic approach.

Master Of Education - Med, Secondary Education, Social Studies, 3.71 Gpa

Graduate level teacher training program that included both a 180-day teacher internship component and 10 week stuent teaching component..

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Hospitality Management

Areas of focus included, hotel, restaurant, tourism and travel management.

Computer Installation And Repair Technology/Technician

Completed a 160-hour program that included CompTIA's A+ Certification Prep/Computer Repair. Areas covered included: installation.