English as a second language teacher - CELTA
Barcelona Area, Spain
- Past
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- Camp Counselor at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp
- Camp Counselor at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp
- Teacher Aide at 2004 2005
- Education
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- Grand Valley State University
- Universidad Nacional
- 2005
- Connections
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- Industry
- Primary/Secondary Education
- Websites
Rob Brogan’s Summary
I had the best employment and personal experience working as a camp counselor for middle school and high school groups of kids. It was an opportunity to immerse myself in the arts, adjust to a roll as a leader and gain a better idea of what it may be like to be an educator in the near future. This was truly an experience of a lifetime to me.
Another remarkable experience was to live with a Costa Rican family for two months. The courses I took were as valuable as the ones at my home university, however the privilege of becoming a part of a different family has left me with many memories of sharing stories of our cultural contrasts and discovering the many similarities we share.
Recently, I have come to understand another intersection of my many interests in college. I will be applying to graduate programs to pursue a PhD in Cognitive Psychology, which will allow me to study the way we think and process language.
Certainly, whatever the outcome of these two career paths, I will be in a position of teaching and learning. I look forward to this with much enthusiasm.
Rob Brogan’s Specialties:
Teaching:
Cambridge certification to teach English as a foreign language.
Foreign Language:
-Spanish, Spanish linguistics, psychology of language
Technology in Education:
-Advanced level of computer literacy for both Windows and Apple systems
-Web development, Podcasting
Rob Brogan’s Experience
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Camp Counselor
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp
(Fine Art industry)
June 2009 — August 2009 (3 months)
(I returned for a second time in 2009, please read previous description.)
**Each time I work with a group of children, I am presented with new challenges that help me learn about myself as well as how to work with youth. It is an amazing experience. -
Camp Counselor
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp
(Fine Art industry)
June 2007 — August 2007 (3 months)
Counselor roll:
Directly responsible for 12 campers each ‘session’ (48 total)
Worked with other staff to organize large, student activities beyond the scope of art classes and rehearsals
Teacher Assistant roll:
Took attendance, individually assisted students, and was responsible for maintaining an orderly and respectable class environment during band/orchestra classes and piano practicing. -
Teacher Aide
2004 2005
(Primary/Secondary Education industry)
September 2004 — June 2005 (10 months)
Observed teachers and aided in lesson preparation and paper grading.
Rob Brogan’s Education
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Grand Valley State University
BA , Secondary Education, Spanish, Psychology, Philosophy , 2005 — 2009
Graduated with a GPA of 3.5 from Grand Valley with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, and minors in Philosophy and Psychology.
My main academic interests include: linguistics, consciousness, and cognitive psychology.- Activities and Societies:
- Spanish Club
Apple User Group - secretary
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Universidad Nacional
Spanish 2008 — 2008
I lived and studied in Costa Rica for two months. Part of this time was spent at the National University, where I took a Spanish literature course and an advanced Spanish conversation course.
Outside of the classroom, I had the opportunity to travel, practice speaking Spanish, and learn about the culture of this lovely country. -
2005
2009 B.A , Spanish
October 2009 Cambridge CELTA: International House Barcelona
Six hours of teaching practice with an Upper Intermediate class as
well as an Elementary level class.; Also completed course requirements for College of Education.
Additional Information
Rob Brogan’s Websites:
Rob Brogan’s Interests:
Spanish, classical piano, computers, philosophy, social media, linguistics, cognition, and experiencing different cultures
Rob Brogan’s Honors:
Dean's list each year at GVSU.
Rob Brogan’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
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- reference requests
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