Elizabeth Todd Doyle
41 Roslyn Avenue
Ottawa Ontario
K1S 4W2
613.730.5982
-------------------------------------------------Curator, Education
Portrait Gallery of Canada, 2005 (Interpretive Planner), 2007-2009 (Curator, Education)
 Develop and manage a new education department, including program development,
budget management, personnel hiring and training, as well as creating and delivering
long-term exhibition-related projects.
 Prepared and presented the Interpretive Strategy for the PGC’s long-term galleries.
 Researched and developed a Report on New Interpretive Technologies.
 Currently developing the educational section of the PGC’s web site, including lesson
plans, a Web Quest, and student activities.
Online Program Developer
Canadian Museum of Civilization, 2006-2007
 Wrote the online program to accompany the Face to Face Hall. This program is
designed for classrooms across the country that will not be physically visiting the
exhibition. Includes lesson plans, activities, curriculum links, and student materials.
Writer/Program Developer
Library of Parliament 2006-2007
 Researched and wrote Library of Parliament’s teacher resource for Social Studies
curricula for Learners of English as an additional language. Includes a 60-page student
publication, an online teacher’s resource with twenty activities and ancillary materials, a
set of classroom posters, and a DVD.
Writer & Web Writer
Canada Post, 2005-06
 Developed and wrote Perf and Friends, a quarterly comic book for members of the
‘Stamp Quest’ club (circulation 60,000).
 Researched and wrote web content for Postal Planet, Canada Post’s web site for youth
and teachers, including lesson plans and student materials.
Writer & Program Developer
National Capital Commission, 2004/2005/2006
 Researched, developed and wrote a web-based teacher’s pre-visit resource for visiting
the Capital Regional District
 Selected and managed the design team responsible for production of resource
 Currently working on a new resource for exchange students coming to the Capital
Interpretive Planner
Canadian Museum of Civilization, 2003/2004
 Provided interpretive planning services for the exhibition, “Cool 60s Design”
 Prepared exhibition text, wrote ancillary materials
 Liaised with media partners the CBC and the Library and Archives Canada to provide
interactive 1960s related web-based products that supported exhibition goals
 Liaised with curatorial division to develop text, set evaluation strategy, and devise
interactive units
Program Planner
Canadian Museum of Civilization, Canada Hall Self-guided School Program, 2004
 Wrote self-guided comic book for use by teachers and students
 Designed knapsack activity kits for use by teachers
 Liaised with illustrator and printers to carry project through to completion
Program Planner
Canadian Museum of Civilization, First Peoples Hall Animation Project, 2004
 Conducted research in the First Peoples Hall
 Wrote self-guided program for use by teachers and students, including student activity
guides and teacher pre-visit materials.
 Designed artifact activity kits for use by animators
 Liaised with fabricators and designers to carry project through to completion
Head, Education & Public Programming
City of Vancouver (Vancouver Museum) 1993-1994 (Youth Programmer) and 1998-2002 (Head
of Department)
 Planned interpretive design of numerous exhibitions, including the Joyce Walley Learning
Centre, and the Archaeology Discovery Centre.
 Designed, implemented, and evaluated a large slate of educational program offerings
 Marketed education programs through publications, presentations, and professional
organizations
 Increased school booking during tenure by 400%
 Developed and implemented various public events, including festivals, teacher
workshops, and drop-in thematic programming
 Supervised and scheduled program staff, volunteer educators, and contract workers
 Liaised effectively with professional education groups, First Nations bands, and
Ministerial staff
 Researched and prepared grant applications, budget reports, and managed meeting
schedules
Researcher & Intermediary
Adoption Reunion Registry, Vancouver Family Services, 1994-1998
 Upon request from clients and operating under the BC Adoption Act, conducted research
to locate family members separated through closed adoption. Used ministry records,
public archives, and investigative skills to identify current addresses of search subjects.
 When appropriate, initiated contact between individuals and facilitated communication.
 Conducted support groups and workshops for individuals contemplating or in adoption
reunion situations.
 Wrote materials for people contemplating and in adoption reunion situations.
Coordinator, School Programs
McMichael Canadian Art Collection (Toronto) 1992-1993
 Trained, scheduled and supervised large body of education volunteers and staff
 Managed departmental budget, meetings, and reports
 Wrote many educational programs and teacher’s materials
Intern, Audience Research
Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto) May-August 1991
 Developed audience research projects in conjunction with the AGO’s re-installation of the
Canadian Historical galleries
 Worked on the development team for the Canadian Historical galleries.
Education
Master of Museum Studies
University of Toronto/OISE, graduated 1992
 Concentration: audience evaluation, education issues in the cultural sector, and crosscultural studies. Thesis: Speaking with Authority: Speakers of English as a Second
Language in Canadian Museums.
Bachelor of Arts (hons)
University of Victoria (History in Art), graduated 1987
 Concentration: historical research, museum management, and cross-cultural issues.
Awards & Grants
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Library and Archives Canada, Community Learning award, 2009 (Family Portraits)
Library and Archives Canada, Community Learning award, 2008 (In Your Face)
Vancouver Foundation Grant (2001), totaling $150,000. To develop the Joyce Walley
Learning Centre at the Vancouver Museum.
Toronto Arts Council Grant, 1992. For project titled: Kensington Market Children’s
Exhibition, a learner-centred, multicultural exhibition project conducted in 1993.
Moffat-Kinoshita Fellowship, 1992 (Royal Ontario Museum, cash award to develop, test
and report national status of ESL programs and museums)
Related Skills & Volunteer Work
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Junior Chair, Canadian Art Gallery Educators, 2008-2009
Chair; Executive Committee, National Capital Interpretation Network (2006-2007)
Volunteer ESL instructor, UBC (1998-2001)
Run a small press for children’s books, Little Witch Press
Illustrated children’s books, presentation materials, and web sites
French at an intermediate level (BBB); some Japanese
Well versed in education techniques for all ages, including adults and speakers of English
as a Second Language
Experience with and understanding of Canadian History and First Nations issues
In-depth knowledge of school curricula across Canada
Broad experience in peer and crisis counseling