Tianna Urrea is an elementary education student at the University of Arizona anticipated to graduate in May 2017 with a focus on English as a Second Language. She has received academic honors and awards including the Wildcat Excellence Award and being chosen as a Rodel Exemplary Teacher Initiative Promising Student Teacher. Her teaching experience includes being an enrichment instructor, student teacher, and practicum intern at various Tucson elementary schools where she has planned and taught lessons in various subjects. She has also held leadership roles such as being a member and student assistant for the Blue Chip Leadership Program at the University of Arizona where she has organized records and encouraged leadership development.
Tianna Urrea is an elementary education student at the University of Arizona anticipated to graduate in May 2017 with a focus on English as a Second Language. She has received academic honors and awards including the Wildcat Excellence Award and being chosen as a Rodel Exemplary Teacher Initiative Promising Student Teacher. Her teaching experience includes being an enrichment instructor, student teacher, and practicum intern at various Tucson elementary schools where she has planned and taught lessons in various subjects. She has also held leadership roles such as being a member and student assistant for the Blue Chip Leadership Program at the University of Arizona where she has organized records and encouraged leadership development.
Tianna Urrea is an elementary education student at the University of Arizona anticipated to graduate in May 2017 with a focus on English as a Second Language. She has received academic honors and awards including the Wildcat Excellence Award and being chosen as a Rodel Exemplary Teacher Initiative Promising Student Teacher. Her teaching experience includes being an enrichment instructor, student teacher, and practicum intern at various Tucson elementary schools where she has planned and taught lessons in various subjects. She has also held leadership roles such as being a member and student assistant for the Blue Chip Leadership Program at the University of Arizona where she has organized records and encouraged leadership development.
Tianna Urrea is an elementary education student at the University of Arizona anticipated to graduate in May 2017 with a focus on English as a Second Language. She has received academic honors and awards including the Wildcat Excellence Award and being chosen as a Rodel Exemplary Teacher Initiative Promising Student Teacher. Her teaching experience includes being an enrichment instructor, student teacher, and practicum intern at various Tucson elementary schools where she has planned and taught lessons in various subjects. She has also held leadership roles such as being a member and student assistant for the Blue Chip Leadership Program at the University of Arizona where she has organized records and encouraged leadership development.
EDUCATION The University of Arizona, College of Education, Tucson, AZ Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2017 Major: Elementary Education - Endorsement in English As A Second Language, GPA: 3.4 Honors: Achievement Award for Academic Distinction 2014-2015, 2015-2016 HONORS AND AWARDS University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Wildcat Excellence Award August 2013-Present Rodel Foundation of Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ Rodel Exemplary Teacher Initiative Choice for Rodel Promising Student Teacher February 2016 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Raul M. Grijalva Elementary School, Tucson Unified School District, Tucson, AZ Enrichment Instructor January 2017-May 2017 Utilizing classroom management and lesson planning skill to prepare and teach lessons regarding reading, coding, and digital journalism for students in grades 1-5 Student Teacher January 2017-Present Acting as permanent educator under the supervision of an experienced teacher, for the semester to gain experience and knowledge for my future classroom Practicum Intern August-December 2016 Utilized classroom management skills to provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment for English Language Learners Developed social studies, science, and thematic unit lesson plans adhering to state standards, under supervised instruction from the classroom teacher Mary Belle McCorkle Academy of Excellence, Tucson Unified School District, Tucson, AZ Practicum Intern January 2016-May 2016 Planned lessons and activities for, and facilitated guided reading and mathematics groups Developed and taught mathematics, reading, and movement education lesson plans adhering to state standards, under guided instruction from the classroom teacher Cragin Performing Arts Magnet Elementary School, Tucson Unified School District, Tucson, AZ Classroom Observer January-May 2015 Educated students on activities specific to technological and historical advancement Lead group of students needing assistance with Reading and Language Arts comprehension L.M. Prince Elementary School, Amphitheater School District, Tucson, AZ Classroom Observer September-December 2014 Educated students on activities specific to literary advancement and love for reading Assisted in helping students with questions pertaining to literature and guided reading exercises LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Blue Chip Leadership Program, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Member August 2013-Present Learning how to apply leadership and professional skills in situations involving teambuilding, social change, and inclusivity Leadership Student Assistant (Paid Position) June 2015-December 2016 Organizing records and encouraging to engage in leadership and professional development Equiss Team Lead September 2016 Facilitated various activities on a three-day social justice retreat discussing the disparities of Equity and Access between minority groups to promote social change Team Leader August-December 2015, 2016 Facilitated weekly discussions for college students related to social justice, leadership and team building