Robert R. Herrera

RR. 2 Box 158-C

San Juan Pueblo, NM 87566

 

"...has demonstrated the ability to work with his peers and his supervisors... knows his content area, music, well..."

Belinda Laumbach, Ph. D.

Associate Professor

NMHU

 

 

 

 

"...taking all assignments beyond the minimum requirements to demonstrate his knowledge to the best of his ability...takes pride in his work... demonstrates commitment to his work..."

Margaret S. Mertz Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Music

Department Chair

NMHU

Professional Profile

Eager to bring music to elementary students using a unique combination of education experience coupled with years’ of instrumental music.
  • Hold Bachelors Degree in Music Education.
  • Experienced in use of the Internet and educational software.
  • Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge in children.
  • Saxophone performer 13 years experience.

Education, Honors, & Certifications

 

Bachelor of Arts Music (Education

New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM. 1999

 

Key Qualifications

Certified in Elementary and Secondary Music Education (K-12)

Plan and instruct each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.

Incorporate learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction. Develop and conduct intergrade activities.

Implement technological approaches to subject material. Research educational resources on the Internet. Assist with information retrieval.

Experienced Music Educator

Produced, conducted musical performances including holiday, seasonal, and patriotic themes. Conducted rehearsals have students strive for excellence in performing and continual growth on their instruments.

 

 

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"..music permeates Robert’s life... is enthusiastic about teaching and promises to have a successful career."

Merryl Kravitz, Ph. D.

Assistant Professor and Coordinator

Secondary Education

NMHU

 

 

"... strives for excellence in everything that he does... he is detail oriented ... good with people."

Bianca Trujillo

Computer Skills
    • Software (IBM and MAC environments): Windows and DOS, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple Works, Borland C++,
    • Working knowledge of the Internet

 

Employment

Professional Development in Education
    • Teacher, K thru 6, January 2001 to present

Los Alamos Public Schools, Los Alamos NM
    • Intern/Student Teacher, August 1999 to 2000

Espanola Public Schools, Espanola, NM
    • Saxophone Instructor, June 1998

Appel Farm Arts and Music Center, New Jersey

 

Performance Skills
    • Band and Jazz Band, August, 1995 to May 1998

New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM
    • Mariachi, January 1998 to May 1998

New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM
    • Orchestra, January 1998 to May 1998

New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM

Public Skills
    • Customer Service Manager, 1999 to 2002

Wal-Mart, Espanola, NM
    • Sales and Service Representative, 2001 to 2002

Alltel Communications Inc., Santa Fe, NM
    • Customer Service Advocate, Summer 1999

Sprint PCS., Rio Rancho, NM
    • Music Library Specialist, 1995 to 1996

New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM

Professional Affiliations

The National Association for Music Education (MENC)

New Mexico Music Educators Association (NMMEA)

 
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