Anne Coleman

Hi, I'm Anne Coleman, Upper School English Teacher and Theater Manager at Westtown School. (Other names: Anne H L Coleman, Ann Coleman)

Anne Coleman teaches 9th and 10th grade English Literature at Westtown School. Anne is responsible for the creation and implementation of the 9th grade oral studies curriculum which includes a grade-wide formal debate series. (http://vimeo.com/57210235) In addition, Anne Coleman manages the Barton-Test Theater at Westtown School and oversees one of Westtown's dormitories. Anne is the first person to ever hold the title of Theater Manager, a cross-divisional administrative position which includes supervising her technical theater colleagues, managing the theater department budget, and coordinating all use of the theater facilities.

Head of Girls Division and Junior Counselor Program Coordinator at Camp Nashoba North

April 2010 - August 2012

Additional title: Theatre & Music Supervisor

Theatre Tech at Theater Department of Swarthmore College

September 2005 - June 2010

Sound Board Op; Carpenter; Electrics; Designing and Constructing Theatrical Sets; Costume Design and Construction; Back-Stage Support for Large-Scale Events.

Head Theatre & Arts Critic at The Phoenix

January 2009 - April 2010

Writing weekly reviews of new theater productions in Philadelphia, Attending production openings and networking with Philadelphia artists, Researching and interviewing up and comers in the Philadelphia theater scene, Mentoring younger/inexperienced staff writers in the Living & Arts section. Archived Articles and Columns: http://www.swarthmorephoenix.com/authors/anne-coleman

Cabin Counselor, Arts & Crafts Teacher and Sports Instructor at Camp Nashoba North

June 2008 - April 2010

Two summers as cabin counselor and teaching staff prior to ascending to current position as Head of Girls. 2009: Arts and Crafts. Curriculum Development, Teaching 5 courses daily with a curriculum that changed weekly, Costume Design and Construction for the musical Alice in Wonderland, Painter and Artist for large scale events; Counselor and mentor to two cabins of girls, ages 9-11. 2008: Sports. Instructing beginner to intermediate level lacrosse; assisting with additional activities including archery, tennis, arts & crafts, baseball, as well as a range of other land and water sports ; counselor and mentor to two cabins of girls, ages 9-11 and 13-14.

Main Stage Director at Swarthmore College

September 2007 - April 2010

Two Time Artistic and Producing Director for the Pearson-Hall Theatre at Swarthmore College. Fall 2007: Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Spring 2010: George S. Kaufman's "The Butter and Egg Man" Responsibilities: Directing rehearsals and staging a full scale theatrical production, Directing and leading a seven person production team (for Midsummer) and a thirteen person production team (for Butter and Egg), Production oversight.

Instructor and Office Assistant at The Playhouse

2008 - 2008 | Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Instructed two drama workshops for pre-teens from troubled backgrounds, Ticket Sales, Invoicing Assistance, Customer Service, Phone Answering, Office Organization and Assistance, Customer Service, Audience Assistance and Management.

Dean's Office Student Manager at Swarthmore College

September 2006 - December 2007

Hiring and Training Employees ("Party Associates"), Supervision and Quality Control, Coordination with Local Police and Emergency Response Teams.

Assistant to Director Eleanor Holdridge at Shakespeare & Company

2007 - 2007 | Lenox, MA

Rehearsal Assistance, Creative Support, Personal Assistant to the Director.

Assistant at NCI Consulting LLC

May 2006 - August 2006

Workshop Activity Planning and Assistance, Brainstorming, Research, Client Meetings.

Counselor, Swim Instructor at Buckingham Browne & Nichols Day Camp

May 2003 - August 2005

Two summers of seasonal employment: Summer 2003 and Summer 2005. Responsible for groups of between 12 and 15 4 year olds. Activity Supervision and Assistance, Parent Interfacing, Swim Lessons.

Teacher, Office Intern at The Breakthrough Collaborative: Summerbridge Cambridge

February 2005 - June 2005

Taught Individual Beginner's French Lessons, Office/Administrative Work, Fundraising, Volunteer Recruitment.

High School English and Theatre Manager at Westtown School

August 2010

Classes taught: 9th and 10th Grade English, 11th/12th Grade Spring English Elective, Directing, Theater Design, 7th and 8th Grade Drama Coach: Middle School Girls' Lacrosse, High School Scenic Arts Design Additional roles: Dorm Head, Theater Manager, Club Advisor to A/V Club, Rainbow Alliance, Fashion Club, and CAPPIES

Swarthmore College

2005 – 2010

BA

Concentration: Theater, English

Activities: College Newspaper Columnist (The Phoenix), Stage Director for Drama Board, Rubgy

Buckingham Browne and Nichols School

2001 – 2005

The St. Stephens School

2004 – 2004

Activities: Junior Year Study Abroad

Education, Theater, English Literature, Rugby, Lacrosse, Residential Life, Set Design, Scenic Carpentry, Scenic Painting, Lighting Design, Golden Retrievers, Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Zumba, Monhegan Island, Gabriel Garcia-Marquez, 19th Century Novels, Travel Writers, Cooking rhubarb in creative ways, Theatrical criticism, CAPPIES