Mr. Roger Muntu

Biography:

Mr. Muntu grew up between Namur ( Belgium ), Genolier ( Switzerland ), Kinshasa ( Zaire ), and New York City ( USA ). He went to elementary school in Belgium , attend high school in Switzerland , and went to college at University of Kinshasa/Zaire, then later transferred to Marymount University in Arlington , VA. Mr. Muntu started teaching French classes and Introduction to Computer at Fairfax County Public Schools. There he developed a small computer network with an after school program, performed software and hardware installations, provided technical support to internal users, managed the network architecture, and trained students and staff on how to use the internet and various applications. He also taught at Oakwood School in Annandale , VA where he was a Computer Technical Instructor/Administrator providing technical support to internal users and integrating technology into classroom curriculum. In 2002 Mr. Muntu joined Accotink Academy as a Computer Instructor / Technology Coordinator, there he started a French club as an after school activity. Finally, in 2003 he joined the GW Community School where he teaches French, Latin, Web Design, Intro to Computer Technology and P.E.

Mr. Muntu's hobbies include making music and movies and playing basketball. He started a Music/Media studio to help students at GW community school expand their horizons and talents. Currently he is in process of initiating an internal radio / TV station at GW.

Courses Taught:

French 1:

Fundamentals of the French language are presented in four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis is on basic vocabulary and grammatical structures presented in a thematic approach that enables the student to use the language in a meaningful context. Culture is an integral part of the program. Behaviors, values, attitudes and experiences in the French-speaking world will be examined. Students use as many online resources as possible, complete research projects, and participate in classroom discussion about topics of interest that relate to French culture and history, entirely in the French language. Students use CD ROMs to aid in hearing and learning the spoken French language.

French 2:

French 2 broadens the vocabulary and enables the student to meet everyday situations. The student continues to hear French and learns to converse in the language. Grammar is also emphasized and many of the major structural concepts of the language are learned. The study of French culture is continued. Holidays and customs of French-speaking countries are explained to encourage cultural understanding. This class is a continuation of French 1, but since the class meets everyday, we will be learning a lot more, and the material will become a little harder, and by the end of the year, you'll be amazed at how the progress you will have made.

French 3:

French 3 is designed for the advanced French student who has successfully completed French 1, and French 2 and is interested in learning the French language more in depth. Students further their studies in grammar, composition, and verbalization as well as learn to read, interpret, and write using the French Language. Special emphasis is put on communication, dialect, and accent. Students use as many online resources as possible, complete research projects, and participate in classroom discussion about topics of interest that relate to French culture and history, entirely in the French language. Students use CD ROMs to aid in hearing and learning the spoken French language.

Latin:

This is an introductory course for beginners in Latin which provides the basic skills for reading and translating original texts in poetry and prose. In a communal and highly active learning setting, the course focuses on the vocabulary, grammar, and structure of the Latin language while offering a general introduction to Roman history and culture through texts by classical authors.

Intro to Computer Technology (A+):

The A+ Intro to Computer elective class at GW, this class focuses study of the information for the assembly of a microcomputer system. Emphasis on terminology, microprocessor, evolution, bus structures, and an introduction to PC hardware coupled with software and hardware diagnostics, student will learn strategies for troubleshooting and maintaining personal computers. The student will also gain necessary background and experience to achieve the A+ certification.

Graphic Design:

An introduction to basic computer software skills, terminology, and technology as related to raster based computer-imaging software such as Photoshop, Flash, Dream Weaver, Java Script, and HTML. This course provides the skills necessary to use drawing software relative to the design curriculum, to program a language, to create animation, and to design greater websites the areas of file formats, software tools, image creation, and file output are covered.

Sound Recording:

Includes recording live instruments and voices (songs, plays, poetry etc..), mixing recorded tracks and the skills needed to create a final master for CD, DVD, MP3 type files or sound files for internet delivery. The emphasis at GW Community School then shifts to electronic music production, including computer based composition and editing, introduction to, and finally complete understanding of MIDI, including hardware based operation.

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