Matt Morphew
Lexington,KY
Summary
Experienced with classroom management and student engagement strategies. Utilizes effective communication to foster productive learning environment. Knowledge of curriculum development and instructional techniques tailored to diverse learning needs. Valued for collaborative approach and reliability, adapting seamlessly to ever-changing classroom dynamics.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Fayette County Public Schools
03.2025 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects.
Tutor
Varsity Tutors
03.2025 - Current
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Assistant Program Director
Employment Solutions Inc
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Manage daily budgeting for over 100 client accounts and oversee departmental bookkeeping
- Develop monthly calendars and organize specialized workshops for individuals with developmental and physical challenges
- Coordinate program activities and negotiate contracts with external professionals
Drama Teacher & Director of Theatre
Orange County Public Schools
07.2019 - 06.2024
- Directed theatre productions, growing department participation by over 100%
- Guided 33% of graduating students to pursue theatre education at collegiate levels
- Secured $2,000 through grant writing to enhance theatre resources
Technical Direction / Crew Chief & Theatre Manager
Orange County Public Schools
07.2019 - 06.2024
- Directed technical crews in scenic carpentry, lighting, audio, and properties management
- Designed and built stage scenery compliant with state safety standards
- Managed a 904-seat theatre for school and community events, ensuring safety and scheduling efficiency
- Raised over $23,000 through innovative fundraising strategies
Teacher & Paraprofessional
Orlando City Government and OCPS
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Facilitated lessons and individualized plans for students with special educational needs, including ASD and EBO
- Supported curriculum delivery in classroom and after-school programs
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY12.2003
No Degree - Educator Preparatory Program
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FLSkills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Google Workspace
- Docs
- Slides
- Sheets
- Budget Forecasting
- Financial Planning
- Audio/Visual Equipment Operation
- Risk Management
- Event Management
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Multi-subject instruction
- Special needs support
Accomplishments
• Improved workflow communications
• Implementation of staff meetings
• Implementation of operations and procedures directives
• Created directives became newly adopted company policy
• Managed over one-hundred client budgetary accounts
• Increased student membership and participation by over 100%
• Raised over twenty thousand dollars for theatre department
• Added student-directed production increasing ticket sales
• 33% of all graduates continued theatre study at collegiate-level
• Managed departmental, district, fundraising, and production ticket sales accounts.
Certification
- Driver's License, 03/01/32
- First Aid Certification, 08/01/26
- Florida State-Issued Crowd Management Certificate
Affiliations
- Theta Alpha Phi - nation's oldest theatre honors fraternity
- Pi Kappa Phi - national philanthropic and social fraternity
Who's Who Among in American Universities & Colleges - '03
Nominated by college faculty and staff for artistic, educational, and philanthropic achievement.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Fayette County Public Schools
03.2025 - Current
Tutor
Varsity Tutors
03.2025 - Current
Assistant Program Director
Employment Solutions Inc
07.2024 - 02.2025
Drama Teacher & Director of Theatre
Orange County Public Schools
07.2019 - 06.2024
Technical Direction / Crew Chief & Theatre Manager
Orange County Public Schools
07.2019 - 06.2024
Teacher & Paraprofessional
Orlando City Government and OCPS
01.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Morehead State University
No Degree - Educator Preparatory Program
Seminole State College of Florida
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