Robert Moreno

Robert Moreno

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Training Developer at Boyd Caton Group

  • Education

    • The University of Texas at Austin

      2006 - 2009
      B.A. Anthropology, Archaeology, Latin American Studies, Art History

      Activities and Societies: Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS), Programme for Belize Archaeological Project (PfBAP), KVRX 91.7FM, Texas Student Media Double major in Anthropology and Latin American Studies with a concentration on Mesoamerican Archaeology; minor in Art History

    • The University of Texas at San Antonio

      2022 -
      City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
    • James Madison University

      2018 - 2019
      Certificate Educational/Instructional Technology
    • Universidad de Alcalá

      2015 - 2016
      Master of Education - MEd International Education
  • Experience

    • Corpus Christi Independent School District

      Aug 2010 - Jun 2013
      Classroom Teacher

      5th grade at George Evans Elementary, a Title I school.

    • Ministerio de Educación, España

      Sept 2013 - Jun 2016
      English Language Instructor

      Prepared students for Trinity Graded Examination in Spoken English (GESE - Grades 4/5) and Cambridge KET and PET Exams (grade 6). Obtained 95% overall pass rate on all exams. Designed and created an original portfolio as part of my concurrent Master’s thesis

    • The English Workshop, S.L.

      Sept 2015 - Jun 2016
      English Language Instructor

      Taught English as a foreign language to elementary and lower-secondary Spanish students (ages 10-13, B1-level English), upper secondary (ages 15-18, B1+), and adults (ages 21+, B2). Differentiated lessons to fit a range of levels.

    • Agora Sant Cugat

      Aug 2016 - Jul 2017
      English Language Teacher

      Taught English to 6th and 7th grade students of various nationalities, as well as advanced classes for native and fluent English speakers in 4th and 5th grades. Obtained excellent results on official state English exams, Cambridge, and Trinity English Exams. Operated in a tri-lingual workplace (Spanish, Catalan & English) in the 9th-ranked school in Spain (El Mundo).

    • WorldStrides

      Sept 2017 - Sept 2020
      Curriculum and Academics Specialist

      Developed curricula and online courses for domestic and international travel programs. Part of a team responsible for assessing quality of student work for high school and college credit courses. I was the lead instructional designer of custom curriculum for high-value custom programs. Wrote and edited educational journals with content and activities for students that accompanied the travel program. Developed hands-on, experiential learning activities for students on domestic and international travel programs. Presented at top educational conferences and delivered professional development sessions in the US and abroad. Various other projects include developing live online ESL lessons for Chinese HS students, developing a full 7-day ESL program for Chinese students in Oxford, UK, and chaperoning a group of college theater directors at Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Show less

    • Boyd Caton Group, Inc.

      Nov 2020 - now
      Training Developer

      Providing critical support for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and transit agencies across the country in order to meet national safety guidelines and regulations.I develop and design learning materials, curriculum, and performance support tools for in-person and virtual workshops for clients, and work to continually improve the training development process and create new training solutions.In addition to training development, I am part of the state safety oversight (SSO) team that conducts audits of state safety oversight agencies (SSOAs) on behalf of the FTA, ensuring that designated SSOAs are enforcing federal regulations at the RTAs in their jurisdiction.I have a deep understanding of federal law and regulations related to transit safety, including Safety Management Systems (SMS) and its implementation in the field of public transit. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • A New Approach to Teaching the Reconstruction Era (June 2020: Cohort B)

      Facing History and Ourselves
      Jul 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Teaching Global Competence

      National Education Association
      Mar 2018
      View certificate certificate
    • EC-6 Generalist Teaching Certification

      Texas Education Agency
      May 2012
    • English Examiner’s Certificate

      Universidad de Alcalá
      Jan 2016
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Robert Moreno
      Distinguished Alumni Award Universidad de Alcalá - Instituto Franklin Nov 2019
    • Awarded to Robert Moreno
      Austin Chronicle Critic's Pick 2008 - Austin Cinematheque Austin Chronicle Nov 2008
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Co-Chair

      Issued by San Antonians for Rail Transit on Jul 2022
      San Antonians for Rail TransitAssociated with Robert Moreno
    • Spanish Translator

      Issued by Cville Community Cares on Apr 2020
      Cville Community CaresAssociated with Robert Moreno
    • ESL Tutor

      Issued by International Rescue Committee on Jan 2018
      International Rescue CommitteeAssociated with Robert Moreno
    • School Garden Mentor

      Issued by Sustainable Food Center on Sept 2009
      Sustainable Food CenterAssociated with Robert Moreno
    • Film Series Programmer

      Issued by Austin Cinematheque on Jan 2008
      Austin CinemathequeAssociated with Robert Moreno
    • DJ / Librarian

      Issued by KVRX-FM on Jan 2008
      KVRX-FMAssociated with Robert Moreno
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Austin Museum of Digital Art on Jan 2007
      Austin Museum of Digital ArtAssociated with Robert Moreno