Charmaine Burrell
Boston,USA
Summary
Community-based social work professional and current MSW candidate with 8+ years of experience supporting at-risk youth and families across schools and grassroots organizations. Grounded in a spiritually informed and culturally responsive approach, with strengths in crisis intervention, trauma support, and restorative practices. Passionate about connecting individuals to resources, empowering communities, and promoting holistic well-being. Proven ability to collaborate with teams and adapt to changing client needs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational and Social Worker Assistant
Foxborough Public School
04.2024 - Current
- Systematically helped students address learning gaps, resulting in the timely completion of missed work and enhanced academic progress
- Provide individualized counseling and resources on how to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges, and develop coping skills in more than 25 students
- Review course content with students using teacher-provided materials, helping students internalize and apply information
- Mentor students by guiding them through life situations and while working on college applications, facilitating success beyond high school
- Guided students through a transformative restorative justice experience, promoting accountability and healing within the school community
Student Social Worker Intern
Walpole Public Schools/METCO
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Worked on intake interviews and needs assessments following program guidelines, supporting senior social workers
- Coordinated student support services based on counseling and therapy needs, ensuring students received continuous support
- Collaborated with the team during case conferences to develop treatment plans
- Documented client interactions with strong attention to detail, making sure records were accurate
- Led group activities utilizing research-based best practices, building techniques within students for handling self-esteem, conflict resolution, and goal-setting
- Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help clients develop life skills.
Special Project Assistant
Codman Academy Charter Public School
09.2014 - 12.2020
- Performed multiple tasks (registration, transfers, document requests, updating forms, etc.) by being highly organized, effectively assisting school leadership
- Handled incoming phone calls by directing them to appropriate personnel, earning a reputation for professionalism and quick responses
- Shared information regarding transportation promptly to guarantee students were on the correct routes and arrived home safely
- Managed purchase orders, payments, requisition forms, and financial requests by adhering to district policies.
Office Assistant
Orchard Gardens Pilot k-8 School
09.2004 - 06.2008
- Assisted with the implementation of the school-wide support and community outreach program.
- Developed and implements programs and strategies that would establish partnerships and collaborations with community agencies, corporate organizations and families.
- Investigated and provided remediation in situations involving conflict discipline cases. Served as a hearing officer and conflict mediator as well as a liaison to the juvenile court system (e.g. D.S.S, D.Y.S, and other external agencies).
- Input required discipline data and submitted reports by required deadlines. Maintained files and ensure updated information.
- Observed students, worked with teachers to develop behavioral plans for the classroom. Maintained safety for students, classrooms, and building occupants during school hours.
Paraprofessional/ Teacher Assistant
Orchard Gardens Pilot k-8 school
09.2003 - 06.2004
- Assisted teachers in providing an innovative, high quality education program designed to meet the needs of children in the Boston Public Schools.
- Worked with school staff to create an educational environment in which quality and continuity are key factors in educating the students.
- Supported direct instruction to children individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings.
- Provided assistance with classroom activities, prepared instructional materials. Assisted in classroom set up and clean up.
- Managed individual and classroom behavior, using prescribed approaches. Supervised students on field trip activities.
Interim Site Coordinator
Roxbury Youth works, Incorporated
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Processed intakes and maintained a caseload of, but not to exceed 8 clients per day.
- Networked and communicated with the DYS Metropolitan Boston.
- Maintained a resource networks, participated and setup individuals and groups for activities.
- Transported clients, performed regular home visits and family counseling, referred individuals to other service as needed.
Education
Master of Arts Candidate -
Bridgewater State University
05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Bridgewater State University
01.2024
Associate of Arts - Health and Human Services
Urban College of Boston
01.2011
Skills
- Social Work
- Community Resources
- Knowledge of public school systems
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health
- Conflict Resolution
- Assessments
- Evaluations
- Patient screenings
- Child Advocacy Case Management
- Human services management
- Parent Education Advocate
- Mediation/Discipline
Certification
- CANS Certified
- CITI Certified
- CWSE Certification
Affiliations
- NABSW
- NASW
- GBABSW
Timeline
Educational and Social Worker Assistant
Foxborough Public School
04.2024 - Current
Student Social Worker Intern
Walpole Public Schools/METCO
08.2023 - 05.2024
Special Project Assistant
Codman Academy Charter Public School
09.2014 - 12.2020
Office Assistant
Orchard Gardens Pilot k-8 School
09.2004 - 06.2008
Paraprofessional/ Teacher Assistant
Orchard Gardens Pilot k-8 school
09.2003 - 06.2004
Interim Site Coordinator
Roxbury Youth works, Incorporated
01.1998 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Bridgewater State University
Master of Arts Candidate -
Bridgewater State University
Associate of Arts - Health and Human Services
Urban College of Boston
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