Connor Murphy
Mesa,AZ
Summary
I’m a dedicated, curious, and accomplished young filmmaker with a dedication to public service. I’m extremely passionate about improvisational/sketch/stand-up comedy, have executed numerous creative visions in varying fields/scopes, and am a qualified leader, collaborator, and creative.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ignite Fellowship Tutor
Teach For America
Mesa, AZ
09.2024 - Current
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to enhance student learning and participation.
- Helped students begin to think critically via a mastery of interactive digital teaching tool "Pencil Spaces".
- Contact: Maurice Valdez, Ignite Site Leader: (602) 380-6545 / mvaldez@creightonschools.org.
Intern; Music Director
Arizona Magic of Music & Dance
Mesa, AZ
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Taught musical theater skills to adults and children with motor/cognitive disabilities.
- Collaborated with sizeable team to organize rehearsal schedules and deliver a final performance.
- Contact: Vinny Chavez, Program Director: (480) 262-6803
Solo Store Employee
Cuties Lemonade & More
Mesa, AZ
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed cash register, opening/closing duties, drink making, customer service, etc. simultaneously
- Contact: Tiffani Milam, Owner, CFO: (480) 225-4264
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film & Media Production
Arizona State University (Herberger Institute)
Tempe, AZ05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Arizona State University (W. P. Carey School)
Tempe, AZ05-2026
Certificate - Cross-Sector Leadership
Arizona State University (NGSC & Watts College)
Tempe, AZ05-2026
Barrett, the Honors College - GPA: 4.22 (weighted) / 4.00 (unweighted)
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
- Film production/editing
- Economic analysis/data visualization
- Classroom facilitation/curriculum development
- Formal leadership training
- Improv, sketch, stand-up comedy performance
- Collaborative team member & theater management
Certification
- Production Assistant Certification, Arizona FILM READY, December 2023
Affiliations
- Member of ASU improv/sketch teams: Tempe Underground Comedy (2022-2023), TBA Comedy (2024-Present) and honorary member of Farce Side Comedy Hour (2025-Present)
- Treasurer of the Association of Filmmakers at ASU (2024-Present)
Accomplishments
- Wrote, directed, produced, and performed a full-length stand-up comedy show "I Don't Get It" (2021)
- Co-founder of Fiddlesticks Improv & Theatre, managed venue relationships, ticket sales, etc. (2023-Present)
- International Baccalaureate graduate and Theory of Knowledge Scholar of the Year
- International Baccalaureate leadership summit keynote speaker
Timeline
Ignite Fellowship Tutor
Teach For America
09.2024 - Current
Intern; Music Director
Arizona Magic of Music & Dance
06.2021 - 07.2022
Solo Store Employee
Cuties Lemonade & More
06.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film & Media Production
Arizona State University (Herberger Institute)
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Arizona State University (W. P. Carey School)
Certificate - Cross-Sector Leadership
Arizona State University (NGSC & Watts College)
Barrett, the Honors College - GPA: 4.22 (weighted) / 4.00 (unweighted)
Arizona State University