Robert Hetherington
New Jersey 07432
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rainbow Bridge Learning Beijing, China
English Teacher
Self Employed Beijing, China
2019
Music and English Teacher
Yew Chung International School Beijing, China
Primary Music Teacher 2018-2019
Substitute Teacher
Beijing Middle School No.2 Yizhuang Beijing, China
English Teacher 2017 - 2018
Taught English
Rainbow House English Club
English Teacher Beijing, China
Taught English to adults 2017
Guitar Instructor
California Music Schools
Taught guitar lessons to adults and children
Encinitas, CA
2013 - 2016
AMG Market
Sold Monitronics Security systems Temecula, CA
2012 - 2013
Guitar Instructor Kingston, Canada
Dorian School of Music 2007 - 2011
Transcribed guitar repertoire and created original guitar methods
Taught Royal Conservatory and Aaron Shearer classical guitar series
Arranged musical groups and prepared students for bi-annual recitals
Music Teacher
International Academy of Beijing Beijing, China
2006 - 2007
Created curriculum and prepared lesson plans for classes from K-9.
Courses covered a wide variety of vocal music, as well as guitar, recorder, bass, and drums.
Composed, arranged and prepared music for Christmas concert.
Arranged and developed "Music Scope and Sequence" for Grades K-9 for ACSI school accreditation.
Private Instructor 2002 - 2005
Taught private lessons to adults and children, assisting them in reaching their musical goals
Guitar Instructor Westchester, NY
Westchester Conservatory 2003 - 2004
Taught children and adults (ages 6 – 50) classical guitar in private and group settings.
Utilized the Royal Conservatory Music Curriculum (RCM) and created original curriculum and music for class instruction.
Guitar Instructor Toronto, Canada
The Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto 1999 - 2000
Taught a class and individuals of varying ages and prepared students for examinations
Developed a fresh approach to teaching classic and modern techniques
Created curriculum to enhance students’ skill and repertoire
Initiated creative ways to explain rhythm and pitch to children
Performance Experience
Kiwanis Music Festival 1992
Associated Guitarists of Toronto 1989 - 1992
Rosedale Elementary School 1999
Times Square Church 1997 – 2006
Amber Heavenly USA Ltd., recorded classic and acoustic guitar scores for movie soundtracks and commercial pieces 2003 - 2004
Performances in China, San Francisco, and Canada 2007 - 2011
Education
The Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto Toronto, Canada
Associate of Royal Conservatory Teacher’s Diploma 1997 - 2002
Concentration: Classical Guitar and Music Theory
First Class Honors
Studied under Eli Kassner and Norbert Kraft
Other Professional Experience
Sales Representative New York, NY
Flatiron Database Marketing 2004
Set appointments with prospective clients, working in the branding and advertising segments.
Research Interviewer Toronto, Canada
Goldfarb Consultants 2000 - 2001
Researched consumer behavior for various businesses, conducting in-depth interviews with consumers
Catalogued computer data entry of resulting information
Telephone Sales Representative Toronto, Canada
Market USA 1998 - 1999
Promoted credit card programs
Was one of top 3 salespeople out of a group of 200
Telephone Sales Representative Toronto, Canada
PR Response 1995 - 1996
Sold memberships for a major cable company and long-distance phone company
Was among top 30 of 200 sales people