Educator and Parent Engagement Specialist with PhD

Dr. Thomas Demharter, PhD

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Professional Summary

A dedicated educator looking to continue to make a difference in the lives of individuals as a Remote Inbound Customer Service Support Agent with Belay LLC. Over the past two decades, I have had the privilege to work with thousands of dynamic students whose levels of learning range from advanced to those with special education needs and English language learners to adults returning to the college classroom for the first time in decades. The varying opportunities of delivering unique content to students in the classroom, both in-person and virtually, directly parallels the role of a researcher through content creation and implementation, engagement, inspiration, and continuous life-long learning. My verbal and written skills coupled with my analytic capabilities have been developed and advanced by my multiple degrees and my completion of a Doctor of Philosophy in History.

Core Competencies

Written and oral communication

Active listener

Presentation skills

Public speaking

Clarity and conciseness

Time management

Positive attitude

Creative thinking

Organization

Mentorship

Problem solving

Mentorship

Flexibility

Multitasking

Self-motivation

Research skills

Skills

Adept with Microsoft Office Suite Components

Detailed with analysis and interpretation of information

Successful team leader

Effective with team collaboration

Detail-oriented focus

Experienced in the use of technology as a platform for instruction

Strong ability to work independently

Successful with organization project coordination

Exceptional Communication skills

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Innovative outsider of the box thinker

Ability to multi-task

Ability to adapt and pivot to evolving situations

Awareness of the need for inclusion and cultural sensitivity

Able to teach in-person, virtual or hybrid classes

Experience

June 1999-Present

Consultant for Washington Management Services

Acted as director of maintenance for three years, managing various projects along with daily maintenance issues while also turning properties over in preparation for new tenants.

Have trained and aided new team members, particularly with both company values and job philosophy, in order to ensure their successful transition to Washington Management Services.

Developed and refined position-based roles for each member of the WMS team.

Developed and implemented projects to increase the efficiency of the company while reducing costs and man-hours necessary to ensure the success of the company.

September 2006-Present

Adjunct Professor, Northern Virginia Community College

Instructed and advised students at varying stages of their collegiate career in multiple disciplines of history.

Have successfully used various platforms to present content, including in-person, virtual, asynchronous and a hybrid mix of both in-person and virtual methods of delivery.

Spring 2006-Spring 2021

Head Coach, Girls Varsity Tennis

First head coach for South County High School’s Girls Varsity Tennis Program.

Created a culture from the ground up that was defined by a strong bond between teammates that resonated beyond the court and was built on a vision of trust, respect, hard work, dedication and strong relationships.

Taught valuable communication skills to every player to ensure both individual and team success.

Named Patriot District coach of the year three times.

September 2001-June 2021

Classroom Teacher, Fairfax County Public Schools

Instructed students ranging from 7th grade to 12th grade with various levels of proficiency in education.

Have successfully used various platforms, both physical and digital, to deliver instruction.

Trained as a teacher-leader by the county to act as both a facilitator and instructor to other teachers in order to implement new initiatives at both the county and school level.

Acted as team leader for eleven of the twenty years in the county, participating in the interviewing and hiring process, mentoring teachers new to education while also observing lessons and providing feedback for those teachers.

Advised students through the college application process, including the writing of essays, choice of major and cost/benefit analysis on their choice of school vs. return based on their degree.

Successfully mentored thousands of students through the most challenging part of their lives – their teenage years.

Education

10/2025 Doctor of Philosophy in History, Liberty University

GPA of 3.97

5/2006 Master’s Degree in US History, George Mason University

GPA of 3.85

5/2003 Master’s Degree in Secondary Education, George Washington University

GPA of 3.81

12/1997 Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and History, Edinboro University

GPA of 3.2

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