Robert Herrick
·Professional Musician Work Experience:
1989-1990 Young American Showcase Tampa, Florida
Musician, Actor, & Speaker for K-12 Schools § Performed anti-drug/alcohol assembly shows across U.S. § Message was preceded by playing music, dancing, & acting skits § Drove a full size tour bus across the U.S.
1990-1991 Southeastern Showtime St. Petersburg, FL
Musician, Manager, Actor, & Speaker for K-12 Schools § Performed anti-drug/alcohol assembly shows for Southeastern U.S. § Managed band for a band camp and out on the road
1991-1992 World Showcase Assemblies Tampa, FL
Lead Singer, Drummer, Actor, & Speaker for K-12 Schools § Lead Singer for all assembly shows performed including night concerts § Worked with nonprofit organizations through World Showcase to raise money for starving children worldwide
1993-1997 Southeastern Showtime St. Petersburg, FL
Manager of Band Travel, Guitarist/Musician, & Speaker for K-12 § Coordinated all band travel: shows, routes, stops, & times/itineraries § Performed in all shows: guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, & singing § Spoke to several thousands of students each day about abstinence to drugs, alcohol, and the importance of staying in school/education.
·Teaching History
2001-2002 Calhoun ISD, Substitute teacher for all grades & subjects, K-12 (including special ed.)Spring 2002
Eight weeks of Internship with Mr. James Nobles at Verona and Franklin Schools in Battle Creek, MI, Asst. Conductor of the Battle Creek All City Choir
3/05/02 - 6/14/02 Southwestern Edison Junior Academy, Band and Choir Director
2002-2003 school year - Wilson Edison Academy, General Music K-5 & Choir
2003-2004 school year - Wilson Academy, General Music K-5 & Choir
2004-2005 school year - Wilson Academy, General Music K-5 & Choir
· Education
1997-99 K.C.C. Battle Creek, MI * Associate In Arts *Cum Laude
2000-03 Olivet College Bachelor of Music Education * Graduated Cum Laude * GPA 3.8
Graduate Work Currently working on Master of Arts in Teaching, Olivet College
·Endorsements & Certifications:
State of Michigan Provisional Certificate (Secondary Music Ed. (JX) K-12)
MLPP Trained with Certificate of Completion K-5
SFA (Success For All) Trained K - 5
· Interests and Hobbies:
Family, Church, Band, Performing Original Compositions, Writing, Scientific Discoveries, Space Exploration, Reading, & Hunting