Claude Burrell II
Houston
Summary
Experienced Social Studies Teacher with experience educating students on global and American ideals and cultural heritage. Generates student awareness of rights, liberties and responsibilities as citizens. Explains concepts of government, geography, history, economics, civics and current events. Develops lesson plans, assigns and grades exercises and encourages student participation during classroom activities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
KIPP Academy Middle School
07.2025 - Current
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
IT Support/Assistant (Summer Internship)
The Branch School
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
- Set up PCs, projectors, and microphones for use in video conferencing rooms.
- Maintained office PCs, networks and mobile devices.
Contingent Classroom Facilitator
KIPP Texas
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Supported the elective room, while creating and enacting a curriculum for the Q3 and Q4 period of 8th grade Art
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Crisis Intervention Counselor
Volunteers of America
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing mental health crises.
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
- Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from chronic pain disorders.
Behavioral Therapist
Comprehensive Therapy Associates
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Implementation of behavioral plans to aid students in an academic setting.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UCLA
01-2022
Associate of Art-Transfer - Psychology
Santa Monica College
01-2020
Skills
- Adept at maintaining performance under pressure
- Experienced with MS Office applications
- One-on-one tutoring
- Attentive listening abilities
- Student engagement
- Geographic literacy
- Classroom management
- IT support experience
- Issue diagnosis and resolution
LANGUAGE
English
Timeline
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
KIPP Academy Middle School
07.2025 - Current
IT Support/Assistant (Summer Internship)
The Branch School
05.2025 - 09.2025
Contingent Classroom Facilitator
KIPP Texas
02.2025 - 07.2025
Crisis Intervention Counselor
Volunteers of America
06.2023 - 11.2024
Behavioral Therapist
Comprehensive Therapy Associates
08.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UCLA
Associate of Art-Transfer - Psychology
Santa Monica College