Tami Morgan
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Accomplished Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, adept in research design and delivering professional presentations. Leveraged computational skills and qualitative analysis to secure national-level funding, demonstrating a strong ability to mentor and collaborate. Proven teaching experience, having led over 1100 students at Queen's University, showcases exceptional leadership and communication skills. Strong track-record of managing challenging environments with complex schedules.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Ottawa, ON
11.2023 - Current
- Secured national-level funding from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research
- Primary responsibilities include planning and conducting evidence syntheses, qualitative and quantitative research, disseminating research findings, liaising with research partners, and mentoring students
- Secondary responsibilities include assisting on colleagues' research projects, chairing committees, and professional development
Course Instructor
Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Taught a first-year undergraduate class on Personal Health and Wellness online
- Managed 6 Teaching Assistants (TAs)
- Led over 250 students in module-based self-directed learning
Course Developer
Queen's University
Kingston, ON
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked with a team to develop a first year undergraduate course on Personal Health and Wellness for online delivery in Fall 2023
- Provided content expertise on weekly module topics
- Independently developed online modules for feedback from team
Course Instructor
Queen's University
Kingston, ON
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Taught a first-year undergraduate class on Personal Health and Wellness
- Managed 7 Teaching Assistants (TAs)
- Led 425 students in an interactive in-person format
Textbook Contributor
McGraw-Hill Publishers
Toronto, ON
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Contributed to the 4th Canadian edition of the Core Concepts in Health textbook
- Created new assessment probes within the adaptive reading tool in the publisher’s online platform
- Updated and created new learning objectives to reflect updated content in the new textbook addition.
Invited Guest Lecturer
Self-employed
01.2018 - 05.2023
- Provided 14 guest lectures
- Topics ranged from exercise recommendations and strategies, implementation of Canada's 24-Hour Movement Guidelines, behaviour change theory, knowledge translation, psychological wellness, psychological distress, and burnout prevention strategies
- Audiences ranged from primary care physicians, medical students, peer health educators and wellness coaches, and undergraduate students
Teaching Assistant
Queen's University
Kingston, ON
09.2017 - 12.2022
- Was a Teaching Assistant (TA) 11 times during my Master's and PhD degrees
- Course included Intervention Theories, Advanced Sport and Exercise Psychology, Foundations for Understanding Disability, Health Behaviour Change, and Personal Health and Wellness
Course Instructor
Queen's University
Kingston, ON
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Taught a first-year undergraduate course on Personal Health and Wellness
- Managed 7 Teaching Assistants (TAs)
- Led 425 students in a hybrid course format
Manager and Senior Designer
Stoneblossom Floral Gallery
Ottawa, ON
09.2011 - 06.2017
- Led the design and construction of custom floral arrangements for weddings, funerals, corporate events, holidays, and everyday
- Managed business operations, calls, emails, shipments
- Trained and supervised staff
- Part-time from 2011-2015
- Full time from 2015-2017
Clinic Manager
Keller Active Health
Ottawa, ON
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Managed an Athletic Therapy Clinic of one Athletic Therapist and one Naturopathic Doctor
- Logistical responsibilities included booking appointments, answering calls and emails, updating electronic files and records, ordering and stocking supplies, and planning therapist coverage for rugby leagues
- Student therapist responsibilities included assisting in treatments (ultrasound, muscle stimulation, hot and cold modalities, stretching, and personal training)
Student Athletic Therapist
Keller Active Health
Ottawa, ON
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Provided therapy for Junior Boys Rugby and Ottawa Men’s Irish Rugby teams for two seasons
- Responsibilities included taping, wrapping, stretching, wound care, and emergency protocols during and after games
Student Athletic Therapist
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Provided athletic therapy services to the Men’s Varsity Basketball team for one season
- Responsibilities included taping, wrapping, stretching, hot and cold modalities, injury assessment, emergency care, and other therapeutic modalities before, after, and during games and practices
Education
Ph.D. - Kinesiology And Health Studies
Queen's University
Kingston, ON10-2023
Master of Arts - Human Kinetics
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON06-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Human Kinetics
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON06-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Ryerson University
Toronto03-2011
Skills
- Quick learner
- Punctual
- Problem-solver
- Strong communicator
- Positive team member
- Teaching experience
- Research design
- Research procedures
- Evidence syntheses
- Computational skills
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Interpretation of findings
- Manuscript authoring
- Professional presentation delivery
Affiliations
I am passionate about fitness, nutrition, and overall wellness, shown through my commitment to CrossFit training 3-5 times per week, distance running, healthy eating, meditation, mobility, and active time outdoors. I also balance my life with creating art, playing music, caring for pets, and quality time with friends and family.
Certification
- LivingWorks START Suicide Prevention Training (Student Wellness Services, Queen’s University)
- Building a Consent Culture (Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office, Queen’s University)
- Healthy Relationships (Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office, Queen’s University)
- Student Athletic Therapist Training (University of Ottawa)
- Sports First Responder, CPR Training (St. John’s Ambulance)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Primary author/developer of The Whole Day Matters Toolkit for Primary Care. Available at https://csepguidelines.ca/whole-day-matters-toolkit-for-primary-care/
- Secondary author/developer of The Whole Day Matters Toolkit for Physiotherapists. Available at https://csepguidelines.ca/the-whole-day-matters-toolkit-for-physiotherapists/
Conference Presentations
- Since 2017, I have presented 22 times at conferences (7 local, 9 national, and 6 international)
Peer-reviewed Publications
- Since 2017, I have published 18 peer-reviewed articles (plus another 4 articles in preparation for submission)
- Since 2017, I have published 11 abstracts
- Since 2017, I have been cited 128 times
- Google scholar profile: https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=VyMlkZAAAAAJ&hl=en
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
11.2023 - Current
Course Instructor
Queen's University
09.2023 - 12.2023
Course Instructor
Queen's University
01.2023 - 05.2023
Course Developer
Queen's University
11.2022 - 06.2023
Textbook Contributor
McGraw-Hill Publishers
11.2022 - 05.2023
Course Instructor
Queen's University
01.2022 - 05.2022
Invited Guest Lecturer
Self-employed
01.2018 - 05.2023
Teaching Assistant
Queen's University
09.2017 - 12.2022
Clinic Manager
Keller Active Health
01.2015 - 08.2015
Student Athletic Therapist
University of Ottawa
08.2014 - 04.2015
Student Athletic Therapist
Keller Active Health
05.2014 - 08.2015
Manager and Senior Designer
Stoneblossom Floral Gallery
09.2011 - 06.2017
- LivingWorks START Suicide Prevention Training (Student Wellness Services, Queen’s University)
- Building a Consent Culture (Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office, Queen’s University)
- Healthy Relationships (Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office, Queen’s University)
- Student Athletic Therapist Training (University of Ottawa)
- Sports First Responder, CPR Training (St. John’s Ambulance)
Ph.D. - Kinesiology And Health Studies
Queen's University
Master of Arts - Human Kinetics
University of Ottawa
Bachelor of Arts - Human Kinetics
University of Ottawa
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Ryerson University