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

OBJECTIVES

To obtain a position as an elementary school teacher where I will utilize my strong devotion to
childrens development and my teaching skills to meet their educational needs.

EDUCATION
University of Arizona Tucson, AZ; May 2016
Major: Elementary Education
Endorsement: English as a Second Language (ESL).

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher/ Practicum Student: 5th grade, Borton Magnet Elementary School, Tucson, AZ;
August 2015- April 2016
Collaborated to create and implement Common Core aligned lessons for 5th grade students in all
subject areas
Designed and applied formative and summative assessment to drive instruction
Attended team meetings and weekly professional development opportunities
Created and taught lessons in the areas of mathematics, reading, writing, science, and social
studies
Led small group instruction in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics.
Graded and recorded assignments
Conducted 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.

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

Observed third grade classroom

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Graded and recorded assignments

Assisted lead teacher in daily classroom activities.

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCES

Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant
Cragin Elementary School, Tucson, AZ; February 2017 present
Tutoring Program and Outreach Assistant

Collaborative Engagement to Nurture Talents and Educate Responsively (CENTER) Tucson,

AZ; August 2015 present

Medication Technician

Sierra Del Sol, Tucson, AZ, 2014- 2017

Translator

Tucson Unified School District, Tucson, AZ; 2014 2016

International Rescue Committee, Tucson, AZ; 2011- 2016
Direct Support Professional
Community Provider Enriched Services, Tucson, AZ; 2012 2014
Sales Associate
Goodwill Stores, Tucson, AZ; 2011- 2012

SPECIAL SKILLS
Ability to work as a team member and or a team leader
Proficient in; French, Swahili, Lingala, English, and Mashi
Computer skills: possess a constant growing knowledge in Microsoft: Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook,
Word, Google Docs and website creation and designing.
Ability to write grant proposals.
Certifications: CPR and First Aid Certification, Student Intervention Techniques (SIT) certified, and IVP
Fingerprint Clearance Card.

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

National Honor Society top 21 students Award
The University of Arizona 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.
Educational Enrichment Foundation 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).
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Catalina Magnet High School Alumni Association Scholarship (2011).

English for the 21st Century Workplace and Arizona Court LEARN Center Awards (2012)