Awa B.

Chibasa
5646 East Rosemont Street Tucson, AZ 85711* (520) 344-1343 * achibasa@email.arizona.edu

EDUCATION

University of Arizona Tucson, AZ

proposed graduation May 2016
Major: Elementary Education
Endorsement: English as a Second
Language (ESL)

Proposed graduation May 2016

 EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher/ Practicum Student: 5th grade, Borton Magnet Elementary School,
Tucson, AZ; August 2015- April 2016
Collaborate to create and implement Common Core aligned lessons for 5th grade students
in all subject areas
Design and apply formative and summative assessment to drive instruction
Attend team meetings ans weekly professional development opportunities
Create and teach lessons in the areas of mathematics, reading, writing, science, and social
studies
Lead small group instruction in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics.
Grade and record assignments
Conduct daily classroom activities.
Practicum Student: 1st grade, Raul M.Grijalva Elementary School, Tucson, AZ; January
2015 May 2015
Created and taught lessons in the areas of mathematics, physical education, science,
social studies, and reading
Led small group instruction in the areas of reading
Graded and recorded assignments
Assisted lead teacher in daily classroom activities
Practicum Observer: 3rd grade, Erickson Elementary School, Tucson AZ; November
2014 - December 2014

Observed third grade classroom

Graded and recorded assignments
Assisted lead teacher in daily classroom activities.

Observed third grade classroom

Graded and recorded assignments
Assisted lead teacher in daily classroom activities.

Assist middle to high school students with homework in all subject areas
Give orientation of the Tucson community, schools, and the neighborhood to new
students and parents in Tucson
Assist with college applications and scholarship applications
Assist with job search applications.

Practicum Observer: 3rd grade, Mission View Elementary School, Tucson, AZ; August
2014 October 2014

Mentor/Tutor: Collaborative Engagement to Nurture Talents and Educate Responsively

CENTER Tucson, AZ; August 2015 present

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCES AND VOLUNTEERSM

Translator

International Rescue Committee, Tucson, AZ; 2011- 2012

Tucson Unified School District, Tucson, AZ; 2015 present

Sales Associate

Goodwill Stores, Tucson, AZ; 2011- 2012

Direct Support Professional

Community Provider Enriched Services, Tucson, AZ; 2012 2014

Medicine Technician

Sierra Del Sol, Tucson, AZ, 2014- present

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

National Honor Society top 21 students Award.

Deans list Fall and Spring 2015
African American Studies Department Award (2011-2012).
The University of Arizona College Bound Club Awards.
The University of Arizona SIFE and Liberty Mutual Awards.
Tucson Federal Credit Union Scholarship.
Education Enrichment scholarship.
Herman and Merge Gould Memorial Scholarship and Awards.
Joseph and Craig Memorial scholarship.
Beau Brummel Golf Classic Scholarship (2011-2012).
Pima Community College Alumni Association scholarship (2011).
Catalina Magnet High School Alumni Association Scholarship (2011).
English for the 21st Century Workplace and Arizona Court LEARN Center Awards
(2012).