Austin Morgan
Tarrytown,NY
Summary
To ignite student creativity and confidence through engaging, inclusive theatre education, cultivating collaboration, self-expression, and lifelong skills on and off the stage.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Performing Arts Teacher & Director
The Harvey School
09.2018 - Current
- Designed and taught drama curriculum for grades 6–12, including Improvisation, Scene Study, Audition Technique, Voice Over, Camera Acting, and Sketch Comedy.
- Created electives in Directing and Broadcasting, integrating media production, camera work, and editing.
- Directed diverse productions (e.g., The Crucible, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pen) while collaborating with costume and set designers.
- Launched student tech program for roles in lighting, stage management, and crew.
- Used theatre-based role-play to support SEL topics like communication, peer pressure, and emotional regulation.
- Cross-curricular collaborations in Puppetry, Claymation, and Music Video projects.
- Served as advisor, on-campus dorm parent, and club leader (Jewish Heritage Club), supporting holistic student development.
- Honored with the 2025 Cavalier Award for embodying school spirit and values.
- Hand-picked by the Head of school to be the auctioneer for school benefit and raised $100K for a new building on campus
Summer Camp Director
White Plains Performing Arts Center
04.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of a 3-week production-based theatre camp.
- Led staff coordination, technical training, and camper development.
- Trained apprentices in backstage roles, show-calling, lighting, and mic setup.
- Maintained parent communication and fostered a collaborative camp environment.
Theatre Director
Ivy League School & Day Camp
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Directed musicals (Willy Wonka, Beauty and the Beast, Shrek).
- Designed a unique, camp-friendly adaptation of School House Rock.
- Collaborated with full creative team to bring productions to life.
Associate Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Taught in a classroom with children ages ranging from 6 years to 10 years
- Collaborated with a Co-Teacher on lesson plans and instructed them in grammar, writing, math and reading
- Coordinated community circle- the weekly spirit celebration in the school
- Substitute Theater/Dance Teacher
Education
B.A. - Communications & Multimedia, Minor in Performing Arts
Florida Atlantic University
01.2014
M.A. - Educational Theatre
The City College of New York (CCNY)
Skills
- Community Member
- Parent communication
- Classroom instruction
- Child development
- Drama Curriculum design
- Staff management
Timeline
Summer Camp Director
White Plains Performing Arts Center
04.2023 - Current
Performing Arts Teacher & Director
The Harvey School
09.2018 - Current
Associate Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools
06.2015 - 06.2018
Theatre Director
Ivy League School & Day Camp
01.2015 - 01.2018
M.A. - Educational Theatre
The City College of New York (CCNY)
B.A. - Communications & Multimedia, Minor in Performing Arts
Florida Atlantic University
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