Teaching
Experience
Ben Muñoz
Reading
Specialist
During the past 25+ years, I've been teaching elementary students how to build stability in reading. I provide educational services to children facing reading difficulties and those looking to further their growth.
My approach is to listen, look, and find specific issues that create problems or missed concepts that hinder my student's reading capabilities. My methodology is gentle, respectful, and exploratory in finding relief when children encounter their reading frustrations. I allow them to grow by accepting their natural abilities and discovering their best process.
Ultimately, my goal is to build solid foundations for my students and create happiness through self-directed learning. I teach my students to believe in their greatness and obtain the education they need to succeed. Not just the ability to read, but more importantly, to believe in themselves.
It is a pleasure to develop kind-hearted students, build supportive learning environments, and cultivate the joy in learning. My heart goes out to all children so that they may enjoy the art of reading.
Along with my lessons, I help students:
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Rebuild & Develop Reading Skills
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Relieve & Manage Learning Anxiety
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Help Children Find Joy in Learning
I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss the contributions I will provide for your child. Thank you for your time and consideration.
The key to unlocking
my student's potential.
I help my students fall in love with what they are learning and who they are as an individual.
~Ben Munoz
History
Roosevelt University, IL
Governors State University, IL
Degree: Elementary Education
Kindergarten - 9th Grade
50 years old
Teacher / 25+ years
Licensed
Reading /
Language Arts
Science
Major
Elementary Education
K - 9
(All Subjects)
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2016 - Present - Private Reading Teacher
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Sherman Oaks, CA & Other Locations in US, UK
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K - 3 Reading
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4 - 6 Reading
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K - 8 Special Needs Reading / Mentor
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2006 - 2016 - Mary Lyon Elementary School
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Chicago, IL
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K - 3 Reading Teacher
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4 - 6 Reading Teacher
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K - 6 Special Needs Reading Teacher
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Director of Technology
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2004 - 2006 - Veterans Memorial Middle School
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Blue Island, IL
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6th Grade Reading Teacher
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6th Grade Social Studies & Science Teacher
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2003 - 2004 - Talala Elementary School
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Park Forest, IL
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4th Grade Teacher / Reading Teacher
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2001 - 2003 - Arnold W. Kruse Education Center
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Orland Park, IL
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3rd Grade Teacher / Reading Teacher
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1992 - 2001 - Volunteer Work at Various Schools
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Chicago, IL
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Reading & General Education (All Subjects)
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Physical Education / Soccer Coach
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Private Music Teacher / Classical Guitar
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Experience & Support with:
ADHD
Anxiety
Temperament
Self-Esteem
Processing Deficits
Memory
Dyslexia
Auditory (APD)
Visual processing
Motivation
Problem Solving
Decoding
Down Syndrome
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD 1,2,3)