J.B. Munoz Elementary

Experience & Background

I am a father to two crazy and awesome kiddos! I was in the military for six years where I was a 13F: Forwards Observe/Fire Support Specialist, a Case Manager with a focus on helping children and adults achieve independence in their daily lives, Sylvan Tutor, UTPA Gear Up Tutor, Tech Prep Tutor, Lifeguard, and a teacher of 9+ years experience in public education. This past 23-24 school year, I was awarded both Campus and District Teacher of the Year. (Pretty Awesome!)

Courses I Teach: E.L.A.R. and Social Studies

HQIM: The materials we use are state approved, known as Amplify Texas. Amplify Texas builds knowledge and vocabulary by integrating the teaching of foundational skills and background knowledge. https://amplify.com/

Exploros: Our Social Studies curriculum is from Exploros, and feature enriching, personalized and group learning experiences that lends itself to developing broader awareness of our physical world and our impact in that space.

Classroom Expectations & Flow

Student Expectations:

behave in manner that does not interfere with another's autonomy,
respecting personal and the property of those around them,
bring their respective school supplies,
well rested for a another day on campus
bring their provided homework folder
return documents needing parent signatures

We read and write daily using our high quality instructional materials.
I have already provided for students needing materials such as pencils, glue, notebooks, erasers, folders etc.
Homework is assigned daily as per curriculum dictates.
Test are given on biweekly basis.
Key Concept Assignments that are unfinished due to misbehavior, not following guided instruction or one to one assistance are assigned for homework.

Need Any Help?

At our campus, we have a built in tutorial within our schedule to help students that would need any extra assistance with assignments.

Other courses given to student to help them be well rounded are: ---Typing -Cursive Writing -Career Exploration -Social Emotional Learning (RIPPLES) -Gifted & Talented Program -Accelerated Reading opportunities are given.

Students that have not passed previous end of year tests are provided a tutorial period with personalized tutoring and are T.E.A. compliant.

I also offer afterschool tutoring but have limited availability, so I encourage that this not be taken lightly. I am always wanting to help our La Villa community because these kiddos are our future!