Matthew Murphy
Tour Program Educator
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Matt is a seasoned educator and interpreter with years of experience working in cultural institutions across the nation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Tour Program Educator
New Jersey Legislature
06.2023 - Current
- Interview, train and evaluate a team of over 50 educational volunteers.
- Deliver a variety of formal and informal interpretive and educational programs.
- Write bi-weekly volunteer newsletter "The Guide Post"
- Update publications and interpretive materials i.e. website, publications, social media, in-person and virtual programs
- Established the "Deep Dive" research program to further primary source based knowledge
- Designed current interpretive training manual
- Manage major events like Girl Scouts' Day and Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
- Train staff and volunteers on modern inquiry-based approaches like facilitative dialogue, visual thinking strategies, and the Educating for American Democracy Roadmap
- Represent the organization at professional conferences and community meetings
- Cultivate a culture of learning and development via ongoing trainings, reflection assignments, and readings
- Take tour bookings via phone and email
Tour Programs Supervisor
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
12.2015 - 06.2023
- Delivered formal and informal interpretive programs
- Hired, Trained, Supervised and Evaluated a team of up to 15 frontline Educators
- Developed new major programming including tours of The Hospital and The Officer's Mess
- Managed guided tours including the Hands-On History program, private group tours and the public tour
- Created Eastern State's Virtual Scout Day: Architecture for Boy Scouts of America and Girls Scouts of America
- Led several museum accessibility initiatives including the creation of a 3d tactile model of the building c
- 1836
- Represented the organization on several major media installations including N.P.R., The Travel Channel, and The Washington Post
- Led the education department as the organization transitioned to remote work
- Co-Created Eastern State's highly successful virtual guided tour program
- Created and delivered a wide variety of virtual public programs
Associate Director of Education and Tour Programs (Interim)
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Led the education department as the organization transitioned to remote work.
- Co-created Eastern State's highly successful virtual guided tour program.
- Created and delivered a wide variety of virtual programs.
Park Guide
Independence National Historical Park
Philadelphia, PA
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Delivered a wide variety of formal and informal interpretive programs
- Performed line management for tours of Independence Hall
- Performed opening and closing duties including safety sweeps, inspections, and turning exhibits on and off
- Staffed numerous exhibits and historic structures providing orientation and interpretation
- Distributed free tickets for tours of Independence Hall
Park Ranger
Golden Gate National Recreation Area-Alcatraz Island
San Francisco , CA
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Created Alcatraz Island's first formal Facilitative Dialogue program on the practice of solitary confinement
- Performed special research on the history of Chinese prisoners
- Delivered a wide variety of formal and informal interpretive programs to large audiences
Tour Guide
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
Philadelphia, PA
02.2013 - 04.2014
- Delivered a wide variety of formal and informal interpretive programs to large audiences
- Performed opening and closing duties including safety sweeps and turning exhibits on and off
Substitute Teacher
School District of Philadelphia
10.2009 - 01.2012
- Acted as a replacement classroom instructor K-12 classes
- Providing instruction and classroom management for every subject from Gym to Algebra
- Served as a long-term substitute for 7th grade math class for more than 6 months
Education
B.A. - History
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA 01.2005 - 01.2009
Graduate Certificate - Non-Profit Executive Leadership
Bryn Mawr College- Graduate School of Social Work
Bryn Mawr, PA 05.2001 -
Skills
- Interpretation and Education
- Educational Program Design
- Research
- Management
- Coaching
- Supervision
- Press/Media Appearances
- Interpretive Program Evaluation
- Prototyping
- Interpretive Writing
- Visitor Service
- Facilitative Dialogue
- Proven Commitment to DEAI
Timeline
Tour Program Educator
New Jersey Legislature
06.2023 - Current
Associate Director of Education and Tour Programs (Interim)
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
02.2021 - 06.2021
Tour Programs Supervisor
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
12.2015 - 06.2023
Park Guide
Independence National Historical Park
05.2015 - 11.2015
Park Ranger
Golden Gate National Recreation Area-Alcatraz Island
05.2014 - 05.2015
Tour Guide
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
02.2013 - 04.2014
Substitute Teacher
School District of Philadelphia
10.2009 - 01.2012
B.A. - History
Temple University
01.2005 - 01.2009
Graduate Certificate - Non-Profit Executive Leadership
Bryn Mawr College- Graduate School of Social Work
05.2001 -
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