Shannon Munoz
McAllen
Summary
TIA Master designated educator with 29 years of teaching experience spanning elementary and middle school education. Seventeen years of experience teaching 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grades, with the remaining years focused on middle school English language arts. Proven leadership as a 7th grade team leader, UIL coach, and athletic coach for volleyball and basketball. Skilled in instructional technology integration, literacy development, student engagement, and collaborative leadership. Recognized for excellence in education, mentorship, and campus leadership initiatives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7TH GRADE ELA TEACHER / TEAM LEAD
McAllen Independent School District
McAllen
01.2021 - Current
- Deliver engaging ELA instruction aligned to TEKS and STAAR expectations
- Integrated instructional technology and differentiated learning strategies to meet diverse student needs
- Led collaboration with grade-level teachers to enhance student achievement and ensure instructional alignment
- Supported campus initiatives to foster student success and promote effective teacher collaboration
7TH & 8TH GRADE ELA TEACHER
Sharyland Independent School District
01.2014 - 01.2021
5TH GRADE ELA TEACHER
Sharyland Independent School District
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Instructed elementary students in literacy and language arts, fostering reading comprehension and writing skills
- Facilitated UIL listening practice sessions for grades 5-6, enhancing students' auditory skills and competitive readiness
- Coordinated 5th-grade level meetings and initiatives, promoting collaboration among teachers and aligning curriculum goals
- Recognized as Teacher of the Year (2009)
- Participated in SBDM committee meetings and new employee interviews
- Provided support and resources to teachers as a TX-BESS mentor
- Awarded HEB Excellence in Education for outstanding teaching
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas-Pan American
Edinburg, TX05-1998
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies And Teacher Prep.
South Texas Community College
McAllen, TX05-1997
Skills
- Public speaking
- Literary and journalistic writing
- Classroom leadership
- Team collaboration
- Instructional technology integration
- Student engagement and differentiation
- Curriculum Development
Educational Technology Skills
- Google Classroom
- Edpuzzle
- NewsELA
- Eduphoria
- Quill.org
- TELPAS Training
- SIOP - Sheltered Instruction
Certification
- English as a Second Language Supplemental Grades (1-8)
- Elementary English 05/02/1999 Lifetime certification
Grades (1-8)
Elementary Self-Contained 05/02/1999 Lifetime certification
Grades (1-8)
Timeline
7TH GRADE ELA TEACHER / TEAM LEAD
McAllen Independent School District
01.2021 - Current
7TH & 8TH GRADE ELA TEACHER
Sharyland Independent School District
01.2014 - 01.2021
5TH GRADE ELA TEACHER
Sharyland Independent School District
01.2004 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Texas-Pan American
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies And Teacher Prep.
South Texas Community College