Claudia Smith

Bachelor's of Arts degree from Southern Methodist University in Television and Film Production.

Minor Film, Television, Digital Media from UCLA

Master's degree from Lamar University in Teacher Leadership

State of Texas Certified Teacher 

State of Texas Certified Special Education Teacher

Began my teaching career in 1996 

Began teaching in HPISD in 2014

Private tutoring for 28 years

In her free time, Claudia enjoys spending time with her family, friends and her Sheepadoodle, Bo. She loves gardening and watching her favorite college football teams play on Saturdays.

Claudia's teaching philosophy is centered on fostering a compassionate and inclusive learning environment, where each student's unique strengths and challenges are valued. She believes in empowering students through individualized or small group support, helping them develop the skills they need to succeed  academically, socially and emotionally. Private tutoring allows her to connect with students on a deeper level, providing personalized attention that helps students reach their full potential, while also giving her the joy of seeing their progress firsthand.