Austin Morgan
Summary
To ignite student creativity and confidence through engaging, inclusive theatre & film education. My goal is to cultivate collaboration, self-expression, technical prowess and lifelong skills on and off the stage & screen.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Performing Arts Teacher & Director
The Harvey School
Katonah, USA
09.2018 - Current
- Designed and taught drama & film curriculum for grades 6-12, including Improvisation, Scene Study, Audition Technique, Voice Over, and Camera Acting.
- Created electives in Filmmaking, Broadcasting & Video Sketches, integrating media production. Students wrote, directed, shot and edited their original work.
- 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
White Plains, USA
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.
Associate Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools
Brooklyn, USA
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.
Theatre Director
Ivy League School & Day Camp
Smithtown, USA
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.
Education
M.A. - Educational Theatre W/ NY Certificate Track
The City College of New York (CCNY)
05-2027
B.A. - Communications & Multimedia, Performing Arts
Florida Atlantic University
01-2014
Skills
- Parent communication
- Classroom instruction
- Child development
- Drama Curriculum design
- Film and Media technique
- 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 W/ NY Certificate Track
The City College of New York (CCNY)
B.A. - Communications & Multimedia, Performing Arts
Florida Atlantic University