David Coonan Email and Phone Number

• Theatre director: high school musical, middle school musical (inaugural director), drama club productions, summer theatre camp, summer musical production. • Lighting designer for district's 2 major theatre spaces: I design and program the lighting for the productions that I direct, as well as any events in those spaces that require specialty lighting.• I also teach 8th grade English. Tenured.

► President and artistic director of a theatre company. Received 501(c)(3) status in 2014. Re-branded and relaunched company in 2011. Among my duties: ● Planning seasons and shows. ● Presiding over the board of directors ● Directing all shows. ● Communicating with all necessary creative talent and business contacts.● Making most artistic decisions. ● Negotiate all contracts for venues and royalties.● Oversee and develop marketing and branding across all… Show more ► President and artistic director of a theatre company. Received 501(c)(3) status in 2014. Re-branded and relaunched company in 2011. Among my duties: ● Planning seasons and shows. ● Presiding over the board of directors ● Directing all shows. ● Communicating with all necessary creative talent and business contacts.● Making most artistic decisions. ● Negotiate all contracts for venues and royalties.● Oversee and develop marketing and branding across all platforms. ► Creator of Theaterific.com.● Personal theater website started in 2012 that includes acting and directing tips, interviews with theater professionals and practitioners, and tips and anecdotes about theater. Show less

Worked as part of the team in the Hofstra University Museum that is creating and teaching the E2E program. The goal of the program is to expose students to works of art and encourage discussion, creation, and connection to their world.

Taught playwriting, acting, and other aspects of theater arts at several schools in NYC.

Directed 2 student productions during the 2016-2017 academic year.● Sold out performances of "Little Shop of Horrors".● New and rarely produced musical "Band Geeks".

► English Teacher - 12th grade IB, 2014 - 2016Led students through the successful completion of a rigorous college-level program. ● Received Level 1 and Level 2 International Baccalaureate certification in English Literature. ● Advised school newspaper staff, implementing many successful changes to the reporting, editing, and publishing process; negotiated contract with printer. ● Advised school literary magazine to several national first and second place awards… Show more ► English Teacher - 12th grade IB, 2014 - 2016Led students through the successful completion of a rigorous college-level program. ● Received Level 1 and Level 2 International Baccalaureate certification in English Literature. ● Advised school newspaper staff, implementing many successful changes to the reporting, editing, and publishing process; negotiated contract with printer. ● Advised school literary magazine to several national first and second place awards (http://www.asan.com/aspa1.htm). ● Created a variety show - Spotlight Night - to showcase student talent (see attached write up).► English Tutor, 2010 - presentPrivate English and writing instruction for grades 6-12 and adult, as well as occasional test preparation strategies and skills. ● Acquired clients independently, as well as acted as liaison between school and parent. ● Created individual programs for each student that met or exceeded their educational goals. ► English T.A., 2010 - 2014 ● Taught small group support classes targeting of specific skills in order to improve necessary critical reading and writing skills, and the ability to interpret various types of fiction and nonfiction work. ● Collaborated with classroom teachers on lesson plans and management. Show less

► Freelance journalist/columnist, sporadic yet ongoing● Since 2004, I have been an on again/off again freelance journalist and writer. Please see the attached links for examples of my work. ► Executive Business Media, Assistant Editor, 2005Reported, researched, wrote, and edited news stories for military trade magazine.

● Incorporated classic works and advanced techniques into beginner-level theater class, emphasized improvisation and acting skills, worked with basic tech and lighting techniques, and studied various genres within scene and monologue workshops. ● Directed four productions, including dramas, comedies, and an original, modern take on a vaudeville show. ● Quadrupled the size of the journalism program in one year. ● Advised student newspaper. ● Taught 10th grade English and… Show more ● Incorporated classic works and advanced techniques into beginner-level theater class, emphasized improvisation and acting skills, worked with basic tech and lighting techniques, and studied various genres within scene and monologue workshops. ● Directed four productions, including dramas, comedies, and an original, modern take on a vaudeville show. ● Quadrupled the size of the journalism program in one year. ● Advised student newspaper. ● Taught 10th grade English and literature. Show less

Taught International Baccalaureate Theater and 10th and 12th grade English and literature.

● Hired and supervised 800 student employees yearly for the Resident Safety Program. ● Worked closely with students and administration to implement new policies and technologies in order to maximize resident hall security on campus. ● Created and updated training manual and procedures; ● Conducted regular training exercises and workshops. ● Created yearly budget for Resident Safety Program. ● Assisted with payroll duties.