Resume

Resume 2018

Ann M. Morgan

Addison, TX.
morgan.ann AT gmail DOT com

Objective

Guide faculty in the pedagogically-sound development of their courses and teaching activities. Organize workshops and training in course-design, new educational tools and approaches to learning. Support faculty growth, creativity, collaboration, and research in higher education.

Key Competencies

  • 9+ years teaching experience and knowledge of learning theory
  • Instructional Design expertise
  • Collaborative professional outreach
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Experience in Web and graphic design
  • Highly organized and deadline-driven
  • Conference and event planning
  • Project management experience
  • Evidence-based analysis and assessment

Education

Master of Education (M.Ed.) from University of Arkansas (anticipated May, 2018). Specialization: Educational Technology.
Doctorate in Classics (Ph.D) from the University of Texas at Austin (2008-2014). Specialization: Classical Archaeology.
Master of Arts (M.A) from the University of Texas at Austin (2006-2008). Specialization: Latin.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A. with Honors) from Indiana University, Blooming (2003-2005). Specialization: Latin and Classical Archaeology. Phi Beta Kappa.

Professional Experience

Upper School Latin Teacher
2017 to present                           Parish Episcopal School                    Dallas, TX

  • Developed curriculum, unit maps, formative and summative assessments that conform to standards of competency-based education. Creating a technology strategic plan for the creation, and management of rubrics in competency-based education.
  • Created innovative new assignments and activities, including a Roman Memorial activity, a multi-media timeline for Caesar’s Gallic War, and the use of Hypothes.is to manage AP Latin translations.
  • Prepared a strategic two-year plan regarding the creation and integration of rubrics into competency-based education. Conducted a needs assessment, survey, interviews, and evaluation of current practices.

Visiting Assistant Professor
2016 to present                         Trinity University                               San Antonio, TX

  • Courses taught: Latin, Mythology, Ancient Athletics
  • Applied for NEH Grant for Public Projects in the Humanities about the creation of a web series concerning cultural heritage management.
  • Designed a new course on Ancient Athletics with substantial digital humanities and community engagement components. Worked in collaboration with departments at Trinity and UTSA.
  • Attended workshops for innovative pedagogies at the on-campus Collaborative for Learning & Teaching. Course activities designed for mobile and interactive learning outside of the classroom.
  • Presented research at Archaeological Institute of America Annual Meeting (Toronto, Jan 2017). Gave community presentations at Athens v. Sparta performance (Austin, 2016), Texas State Junior Classical League (San Antonio, 2017).

Online Course Developer    
2013-2016                                   University of Texas                            Austin, TX

  • Collaborated with Professor Jennifer Ebbeler on the redesign of her Roman history lecture course from a face-to-face, to a hybrid to a fully online course.
  • Developed promotional material for course including designing course website, collaborating with Media staff on promotional trailer, creating email notifications and print flyers.
  • Designed and developed overall course structure and modules based on Mastery learning taxonomy. Developed learning activities including collaboration with IT staff on course animations and short interactive games. Implemented course assessments and long term evaluative measures.

Visiting Assistant Professor  
2014-2015                                   College of William & Mary                    Williamsburg, VA

  • Regularly integrated technology into classroom activities, including social media assignments and online mapping. Coordinated with 2 students for grant to create interactive Roman history game.
  • Presented at Archaeological Institute of America (New Orleans, 2015), Austin College (2015), and a graduate seminar (UNC-Chapel Hill, 2014).Courses taught: Roman Life in Turkey, Greek Tragedy, Classical Mythology, Ancient Epic, Roman Archaeology, and Ancient Athletics

References

Tim O’Sullivan (Trinity University) Professor and Chair of Classical Studies. (210) 999-7658. tosulliv@trinity.edu

Molly swetnam-burland (College of William & Mary) Associate Professor, Classical Studies. (757) 221-2164. mswetnam@wm.edu

Dennis Beck (University of Arkansas) Associate Professor, College of Education. (479) 575-3342. debeck@uark.edu