Amanda Devitt, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Director of Toronto campus operationsDuties included:• Provide academic leadership in program delivery to promote strong and dynamic teaching and learning experiences.• Oversee and manage academic content and curriculum design, development, and delivery, as well as quality assurance, quality maintenance, and quality improvement of in-person, hybrid, and online courses.• Recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of qualified faculty members and administrative staff.• Direct supervision of varied Academic Department teams, including Program Delivery, Faculty Development, and Academic Advancement• Establish consistent professional development plans, goals, and activities for faculty and administrative staff.• Provision of supports in lesson planning and instructional training for faculty.• Design and implementation of faculty development programs.• Management of online resource hubs for instructors, including professional development sessions and training for online teaching and engagement.• Management and resolution of all academic integrity cases.• Design and integration of new management supports, including staff workflows and departmental scorecards.• Work on an annual academic budget per program, allocating expenses as required and targeted goals.• Oversee academic records including student cumulative achievements, progress reports, schedule changes, and grade books.• Participate in program reviews.

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Course Instructor for:-Classical Mythology (Fall 2021, Winter 2022) first year level-Legacy of the Trojan War in the Classical Tradition (Fall 2021), first year level-Later Roman Empire (Winter 2022), second year level-Biography of the Roman Circus (Winter 2022), third year levelHighlights:- Designed and delivered educational programming to diverse audiences of 4-150 people.- Transitioned through remote, hybrid, and in-person class formats while maintaining high academic standards and student engagement.- Provided support to students in online and in-person meetings, covering topics of academic study, educational goals, and career opportunities.- Received student-driven nominations for multiple institution-wide Teaching Excellence awards.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Course Instructor for:- Ancient Civilizations of Greece and Rome, remote learning (Winter 2021), first year level- Roman Archaeology, remote learning (Fall 2020), second year levelHighlights:- Designed course content to be delivered online/remotely to diverse audiences of 30-200 people.- Delivered course content remotely utilizing the learning management system Brightspace, as well as other online programs (incl. Zoom and Teams).- Integrated modern social media programs and other multi-media into course assignments to better engage with technology and connect with learners.- Established regular online office hours to provide advice and general support to students as needed.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Course instructor for:-Sport of Ancient Rome, remote learning (Fall 2021), second year levelHighlights:- Designed course content to be delivered online/remotely to a diverse audience of 100+ people.- Delivered course content remotely utilizing the learning management system Nexus, as well as other online programs (incl. Zoom and Teams).- Expanded on traditional course content to include discussion of modern sports, kinesiology, and athletics as a method to engage diverse learners and bring the ancient subject matter forward to the modern world.- Established regular online office hours to provide advice and general support to students as needed.

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Course Instructor for:- An Archaeological Approach to Myth, remote learning (Winter 2021), second year level- Archaeology of Greece and Rome, remote learning (Fall 2021), second year levelHighlights:- Designed course content to be delivered online/remotely to diverse audiences of 40-200 people.- Delivered course content remotely utilizing the learning management system MyLearningSpace, as well as other online programs (incl. Zoom and Teams).- Integrated modern social media programs and other multi-media into course assignments to better engage with technology and connect with learners.- Established regular online office hours to provide advice and general support to students as needed.

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Course Instructor for:- Classical Myths, remote learning, first year levelHighlights:- Designed course content to be delivered online/remotely to a diverse audience 100 people.- Delivered course content remotely utilizing the learning management system Canvas, as well as other online programs (incl. Zoom and Teams).- Integrated modern social media programs and other multi-media into course assignments to better engage with technology and connect with learners.- Established regular online office hours to provide advice and general support to students as needed.- Received student-driven nominations for institution-wide Teaching Excellence award.

Hamilton

Course Instructor for:- Greek and Roman Mythology, second year level- The Society of Greece and Rome, second year level- The Ancient World in Film, second year level- Intensive Latin Language I, first year level- Intensive Latin Language II, first year level- Intensive Ancient Greek Language I, first year levelHighlights:- Designed and delivered educational programming to diverse audiences of 20-200 people.- Assessed and evaluated submissions and provided constructive feedback to encourage improvement.- Managed teaching assistants, including assigning and guiding work, supporting skills development, and performance evaluations and feedback.- Integrated modern popular culture and media into course content on ancient subjects to provide relatable connections and points of understanding for learners.- Worked with Classics department senior staff to review course formats and proposed improvements to support learning and engagement.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Teaching Assistant for:- History of Greece and Rome, first year level- Introduction to Mythology and Literature, first year level- Introduction to Classical Archaeology, first year level- Greek and Roman Mythology, second year levelHighlights:- Worked in close contact with students in classes of 1-35 learners with varied background knowledge or understanding of the material- Prepared and presented weekly tutorial classes for students, including revision of lecture material and instruction of new content.- Designed, implemented, and assessed assignments, essays, quizzes, and exams.- Served as the first point of contact for students when addressing concerns about course content or academic progress.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Duties:- Led an extensive inventory of the Greek and Roman collections- Completed data entry of numismatic collections- Handled and transported artifacts in galleries and collections spaces- Developed and implemented participatory programming modules for school-aged children and families

Keene, Ontario

Duties:- Handled and cleaned artifacts in various environments- Researched and formulated presentations on local history for local and international visitors- Trained and supervised Junior Interpreters in various areas of the living history museum including care of collections, interpretation, and heritage handcrafts- (as of 2008) Took on additional role as Visitor Services Representative, performing cash related duties such as admission sales and gift shop sales

Certificate, Adult Education

Certificate, Student Services And Affairs

Certificate, Human Resources Management

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Classics

Dissertation: Spectatorship and Fandom of the Roman Chariot Races

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Classics

Thesis: Spatial Analysis and Prostitution at Pompeii

Postgraduate Certificate, Museum Management And Curatorship

Key Courses: Educational and Interpretive Programming, Gallery and Museum Administration, Exhibition Development, Collections Management.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Greek And Roman Archaeology

Graduated with Merit Thesis: Gladiatorial Graffiti and Wall Paintings at Pompeii

Bachelor Of Humanities, Humanities

Combined Honours in Greek and Roman Studies Graduated summa cum laude