Rebekah Coleman
San Angelo,TX
Summary
Ambitious and innovative with years of experience planning and implementing programming on multiple levels. Builds and retains collaboration with numerous educational organizations and non-profits for community wide initiatives. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Self-disciplined learner who adapts and problem solves quickly. Passionate leader who believes loves to teach and help others develop professionally.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Curator of Education
The San Angelo Muse
05.2012 - Current
- Director and developer of all educational programming at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts.
- Increased number of educational experiences at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts from 20,000 to 37,000 since 2012.
- Created and maintained budgets for multiple programs concurrently.
- Trained staff for day-to-day interaction with kids, families and other visitors.
- Mentored junior staff members in professional development opportunities for improved curatorial skills across departments.
- Worked closely with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects that combined art, history, science, or social studies themes into cohesive educational experiences for a 17 county area.
- Collaborated with artists and staff from other institutions for diverse and enriching exhibitions and programming during COVID that won a state wide award from Texas Association of Museums.
- Procured talented individuals, performing artists, and musicians to entertain guests during special events.
- Coordinated public outreach events such as lectures, workshops, and guided tours to foster community engagement with arts.
- Secured funding, over $100,000 in 2022-2023 alone, through grants, sponsorships, and donations to support museum education programs.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase museum attendance and membership rates.
- Developed educational programs for various age groups, promoting art appreciation within the community.
- Coordinated volunteer programs for diverse groups of individuals to support the museum''s day-to-day operations as well as special events.
Assistant Museum Educator
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts
11.2008 - 05.2012
- Developed and managed curriculum and family programming for The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts. Approximately a variety of 50 programs per year, some occured concurrently.
Administrative Aid and Tutor
San Angelo Independent School District
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Worked as administrative aid specifically with children with learning and behavior disabilities while earning seeking K-5th Teaching Certificate through iteachtexas.com
Education
Elementary Education -
iteachtexas.com
Bachelor of Arts - Painting and Drawing
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX2008
Skills
- Experienced Grant Writer
- Project and event management
- Exceptional multi-tasker
- Organized and efficient
- Motivated team player
- Scheduling proficiency
- Self-directed nature
- Analytical problem solving
- Cataloguing and documentation
- Interpretation and storytelling
- Oral communication
- Fundraising abilities
- Budgeting and finance
Timeline
Curator of Education
The San Angelo Muse
05.2012 - Current
Administrative Aid and Tutor
San Angelo Independent School District
08.2010 - 05.2011
Assistant Museum Educator
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts
11.2008 - 05.2012
Elementary Education -
iteachtexas.com
Bachelor of Arts - Painting and Drawing
Angelo State University