Memphis Merit Academy Charter School
Jose Alvarez possesses extensive experience in education and recruitment, currently serving as a Student Recruitment and ESL Instruction professional at Memphis Merit Academy Charter School since September 2023. Previously, Jose held the position of Recruitment & Community Engagement Manager at Gestalt Community Schools from August 2018 to September 2023 and worked as an ESL Coordinator at Power Center Academy Middle School from November 2015 to August 2018, where responsibilities included teaching, data tracking, curriculum development, and teacher development. Early career roles include Faculty Facilitator and Adjunct at Boricua College, where facilitation of student learning and technology integration into the classroom were key focuses. Additionally, Jose has a background in retail management as Home Theater Manager at Best Buy, and military service in the United States Marine Corps as an Airborne Communications Specialist and Aviation Electronics Technician. Jose holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics/TESOL from Boricua College.
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Memphis Merit Academy Charter School
OUR SCHOOL Memphis Merit Academy Charter School is a new kindergarten through eighth grade academically challenging, highly structured, and joyful elementary school in Memphis, TN. Through rigorous academics, high quality instruction, and character development, Memphis Merit Academy ensures all kindergarten through eighth grade students achieve the academic skills, knowledge, and moral foundation to be firmly on the path to college after matriculating through our school. OUR MISSION Through rigorous academics, high-quality instruction, and character development Memphis Merit Academy Charter School educates all students for success in high school, college, and life. OUR GROWTH In August 2019, Memphis Merit Academy Charter School will open its doors to 120 kindergarten and first grade students, and we will grow by 60 students until we reach full capacity of 540 students during the 2027-2028 school year. We are actively building a founding team that shares our belief that with rigorous academics, high quality instruction, and charter development all students are capable of excelling in high school, college, and life.