Nicholas Burlin Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Texas, United States

IB Philosophy / IB History of the Americas / A.P. U.S. Government / Economics Teacher Guided students through the rigors of the International Baccalaureate program in how to analyze complex philosophical issues including Human Nature, Personhood, Identity, Mind & Body, Free Will, and Ethics. Guided students through writing a 2,000 word research paper focused on philosophical analysis. Guided students through the rigors of the IB program including how to craft historical and philosophical research questions, how to use primary and secondary sources, and how to write an academic research paper written up to college standards. 51% of my philosophy students achieve college credit through end-of-year exams and a research paper. Taught students about the Foundations of American Government, focusing on the interactions between the branches of government, political ideologies and beliefs, and political participation with a strong emphasis on skills & content tested on the College Board AP US Government & Politics Exam. Engaged in constructive classroom management and conflict resolution skills.

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Facilitated a “Flipped Classroom” of a College Dual-Enrollment Class through the University of Texas.Worked closely with U.S. History professors at the University of Texas through an intensive and hands-on two-week professional development institute as well as recurring video conferences and one day institutes. Led Socratic classroom discussions based on a wide array of primary and secondary source readings.Administered online unit quizzes and online midterm exams as part of the students’ college grades.Mentored and coached new incoming instructors as a Senior Instructor role by assisting University of Texas History Professors in Austin during the OnRamps Summer Professional Learning Institute as well as providing feedback and guidance throughout the school year using Sibme, a video coaching platform.

Channelview, Texas, United States

A.P. U.S. History Teacher/Department Head/Curriculum SpecialistGuided AP students to apply their rhetorical skills to craft historical arguments through Socratic Seminars and historical essays with a strong emphasis on skills & content tested on the College Board Exam. Supported students in achieving a 92% pass rate on the end-of-year U.S. History STAAR test. Created and collected a complete and comprehensive curriculum for both AP and On-Level US History classes including PowerPoints, outline notes, tests/quizzes, warm-ups, video clips, writing guides, guiding questions, worksheets, APUSH Exam/STAAR review packets & graphic organizers. Attended & participated in quarterly department head meetings with Assistant Superintendents, Principals and Assistant PrincipalsHosted and organized monthly Social Studies department meetings