Todd A'Harrah
Hatboro,PA
Summary
Servant leader who desires to empower and further people to collaboratively and responsibly plan for their future while wisely stewarding resources entrusted to them.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
President, Charter Board of Directors
Union Library Company Of Hatborough
11.2022 - Current
- Enhanced library performance by implementing strategic plans and facilitating operations.
- Developed strong partnerships with cross-functional teams for improved collaboration and efficiency.
- Streamlined organizational processes by evaluating current systems and implementing improvements.
- Increased patron satisfaction through improvement initiatives and enhanced programming.
- Demonstrated leadership in navigating intricacies of PA Sunshine Act in promoting transparency and accountability, safeguarding patron's rights to access information and to participate in decision-making.
- Empowered board members and stakeholders to effective engage in democratic governance by complying with Robert's Rules of Order (Newly Revised) and PA Sunshine Act.
Secretary, Environmental Advisory Council
Borough Of Hatboro
03.2024 - Current
- Contributed meaningful suggestions and related positively with council and constituents.
- Accurately detailed and reported motions, action steps, and discussion points.
Secretary, Shade Tree Commission
Borough Of Hatboro
09.2023 - Current
- Inspected and assessed health, condition, and safety of trees within public areas such as parks, streets, and other municipal spaces.
- Maintained positive, effective lines of communication between borough and commission.
Leader
Davisville Church
01.2005 - Current
- Built community around common goals and values while conveying great respect and honor to all.
- Facilitated life recovery from addictions and detrimental habits while exemplifying and encouraging transparency and authenticity.
- Engaged in collaborative problem-solving and SWOT analyses to encourage individual and corporate growth and health.
Teacher—Sixth Grade
Central Bucks School District
08.1989 - 12.2023
- Exemplified and championed best educational practices for three years as part of Central Bucks School District's first cadre of Professional Development Liaisons.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and implement effective instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Secretary, Member—Leadership Management Team
Davisville Church
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Approved and co-signed legal documents representing Davisville Church and its membership and attendees.
- Accurately recorded and submitted minutes both for leadership management team and for general leadership.
- Analyzed personnel, financial, and property matters relative to legal guidelines and institutional bylaws.
Fire Police, Fire Photographer
Enterprise Fire Company
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Ensured and enforced safety and protocols during drills, functions, and calls.
- Accurately recorded high-resolution photographs serving to demonstrate contributions and safe practices of fire company and related services.
- Contributed to constructive and favorable conversation and climate within fire company.
Education
Master of Science - Administration—Master's Equivalency
Arcadia University, Formerly Beaver College
Glenside, PA12.1997
Bachelor of Science - Education
Penn State University
State College, PA01.1987
Skills
- Expressive and Receptive Communication
- Collaborative Leadership
- Incremental Planning and Prioritization
- Synthesis and Evaluation of Tasks
- Consensus and Relationship Building
- Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
- Inter- and Intra- Personal Reflection
- Defusing and Redirecting Tension
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation Design
- Word Processing
- Proofreading expertise
Hobbies
Wildlife, Nature, People, and Event photography
Belly Surfing
Belly Laughing
Reading
Camping
Hiking
Timeline
Secretary, Environmental Advisory Council
Borough Of Hatboro
03.2024 - Current
Secretary, Shade Tree Commission
Borough Of Hatboro
09.2023 - Current
President, Charter Board of Directors
Union Library Company Of Hatborough
11.2022 - Current
Secretary, Member—Leadership Management Team
Davisville Church
01.2014 - 12.2016
Fire Police, Fire Photographer
Enterprise Fire Company
01.2013 - 01.2016
Leader
Davisville Church
01.2005 - Current
Teacher—Sixth Grade
Central Bucks School District
08.1989 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Administration—Master's Equivalency
Arcadia University, Formerly Beaver College
Bachelor of Science - Education
Penn State University
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