Hello Parents & Students!

My name is Omar Ruiz. I was born and raised in Houston, TX. I have lived here all my life except for the 4 1/2 years I was in the U.S. Coast Guard, where I lived in Miami, FL. 

I was a Firefighter/Emergency Medical Responder for 10 years, was in the US Coast Guard for 4 1/2 years, have owned several, very successful small businesses, and have worked as a substitute teacher as well. I am truly passionate about teaching, and am so truly thankful to have found a way to teach through this wonderful company, Outschool. 

My education includes an Associates of Arts in Business, a Bachelor of Arts in Personal Finance and, a Bachelor of Arts Entrepreneurship.  All thanks to the G.I. Bill through the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

What I  enjoy teaching the most about is all things survival. I have been an outdoorsman, and true lover of nature since I could walk. With my experience in emergency services, the military; and the many adventures I have gone on, I am truly happy to pass on the knowledge I have learned to your students.  

Another passion of mine, entrepreneurship, is something I could quite literally talk about for hours. I have had several very successful small businesses, and have tons of experience with starting and running a business. 

Something interesting about my teaching style, is that I am usually able to connect with students that have autism spectrum disorder. I have been told that by many many parents.  

In my personal life I love camping, traveling, hiking, backpacking and hanging out with my 16 year old son, and Boxer dog Bella and my Frenchie Bruce. I have also been a drummer for over 25 years.

Come learn with me and I will teach you skills that you will remember forever, and could truly one day save your life. I look forward to meeting you, and please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.

Be calm, be confident, and be safe!

-Mr. O



Check me out on the news!

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/cyfair/article/Cypress-veteran-s-business-flourishes-amidst-16305264.php

https://www.fox26houston.com/video/1312750



Here are the titles and links to all my classes: 


*Ongoing/Group (Once per Week) Classes*

Urban and Wilderness Survival -Tips That Can Save Your Life!
https://outschool.com/classes/urban-and-wilderness-survival-tips-that-can-save-your-life-ue7uzLCi?usid=AfVVosWf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Conversational Spanish - Let's Learn the Most Common Spanish Phrases!
https://outschool.com/classes/conversational-spanish-lets-learn-the-most-common-spanish-phrases-D1jxOwdu?usid=AfVVosWf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Young Entrepreneurs Weekly Class - Lets Learn How to Start a Small Business!
https://outschool.com/classes/young-entrepreneurs-social-club-lets-talk-about-making-money-h11ccunR?refuid=AfVVosWf

Clean Like a Boss! - Learn How to Properly Clean Your Home
https://outschool.com/classes/clean-like-a-boss-learn-how-to-properly-clean-your-home-AwGd7PZA?refuid=AfVVosWf

Adulting Like a Boss! - Useful Tips They Don’t Teach In School!  
https://outschool.com/classes/adulting-like-a-boss-useful-tips-they-dont-teach-in-school-R4hgZdVH?refuid=AfVVosWf


*Camp - 5 Days a Weeks (M-F)*

 Wilderness Survival Camp - Learn How to Stay Safe and Alive!
https://outschool.com/classes/wilderness-survival-camp-learn-how-to-stay-safe-and-alive-bqcuO64A?usid=AfVVosWf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link


*One Time Classes - Only Meets Once*

Stranger Danger - Learn How to Stay Safe From Strangers!
https://outschool.com/classes/stranger-danger-learn-how-to-stay-safe-from-strangers-GpSEFiQ6?usid=AfVVosWf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

The Basics of Wilderness Survival - Learn the Skills to Keep You Alive!
https://outschool.com/classes/the-basics-of-wilderness-survival-learn-the-skills-to-keep-you-alive-DiDKnZVe?usid=AfVVosWf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Dangerous and Venomous Animals of North America - How to Survive!
https://outschool.com/classes/dangerous-and-venomous-animals-of-north-america-how-to-survive-EwAGC3dy?usid=AfVVosWf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Are You Prepared? Learn How to Survive Natural Disasters!
https://outschool.com/classes/are-you-prepared-learn-how-to-survive-natural-disasters-V4Q5u8o9?usid=AfVVosWf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Are You Prepared? Learn How to Survive Extinction Level Events!
https://outschool.com/classes/are-you-prepared-learn-how-to-survive-extinction-level-events-dyci8TLS?usid=AfVVosWf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Survival Spanish - Learn Important Spanish Phrases for Emergencies!
https://outschool.com/classes/survival-spanish-learn-important-spanish-phrases-for-emergencies-tTiIwJHw?usid=AfVVosWf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Entrepreneurship for Youngsters - Learn How to Start a Small Business!
https://outschool.com/classes/entrepreneurship-for-youngsters-learn-how-to-start-a-small-business-uCsd1RQR?usid=AfVVosWf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Spycraft 101 - Learn Basic Skills Used by Spies With a U.S. Military Veteran
https://outschool.com/classes/spycraft-101-learn-basic-skills-used-by-spies-with-a-us-military-veteran-PgK8TW7y?refuid=AfVVosWf

Zombies! - Learn How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse!
https://outschool.com/classes/zombies-learn-how-to-survive-a-zombie-apocalypse-MpjxbjBg?refuid=AfVVosWf