Belinda Hughes

belindahughes@email.arizona.edu
Phone: (520) 302-8955

Online Portfolio: belindahughes.weebly.com

6721 E. Nelson Drive, Tucson, AZ, 85730

Education
The University of Arizona, College of Education, Tucson, Arizona

Bachelor of Science in Education, GPA 3.95, May 2016

Rodel Promising Student Teacher

State of Arizona Teaching Certificate, K-8 May 2016

August 2012-May 2016

Awards
Rodel Promising Student Teacher
Rodel Foundation of Arizona

2015-2016

Deans List Academic Distinction Award

2013-2015

University of Arizona College of Education

Regents High Honors Tuition Award

2012-2016

State of Arizona

Teaching Experience
Student Teacher, Fourth Grade ELA, Gallego Fine Arts Intermediate, Sunnyside Unified School District
Tucson, AZ
Title 1 School, with ELL and special education students

Attended professional development

Planned with fourth grade team to create intervention lessons

Created lessons for whole and small group instruction

Field Methods Student, Robins Elementary, Tucson Unified School District,

Planned and implemented science, math and reading, physical education and social studies lessons

Attended and supervised students on field trips

Assisted with planning and grading science fair

Worked with fourth grade team to plan and implement whole grade science experiments

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Work Experience
Gallego Elementary, 21st Century Tutor, Tucson, Arizona

January 2015-present

Manage class of fifteen

Planned, taught, and assessed knowledge of American Sign Language

Engage in classroom management and corrective behavior

2nd/3rd

grade students

University of Arizona Bookstores, Assistant to Assistant Director, Tucson, Arizona

2015

August 2013-December

Conduct interviews for temporary Back to School positions

Supervise 60 employees during Back to School Rush by approving payroll and creating monthly work
schedules

Proficient cashier handling skills and customer service experience

Create various reports, communicate with on campus departments, serve in various clerical duties

Volunteer Experience
Jewish History Museum, Docent, Tucson, Arizona
Facilitates tours of museum for small groups of patrons

August 2015-present

Assist with cultural events associated with the museum and in the community

Prepares museum by following opening and closing procedures

New Testament Baptist Church, Awana Teacher and Counselor, Tucson, Arizona

Counselor for girls club ages

Engage in classroom management and corrective behavior

Plan and facilitate lessons and activities on various behavioral topics

3rd-6th

2012-present

grade

New Testament Baptist Church, Teacher and Assistant Teacher, Tucson, Arizona

2005-present

Direct and Co-Direct a 3 5 year old classroom with 12 students, while advising 2 classroom helpers

Engage in classroom management and corrective behavior

Plan and facilitate lessons and activities on various behavioral topics

Prescott Pines Summer Camp, Counselor, Prescott, Arizona

July of 2015, 2013, 2012

Implemented created time schedule and led 25 young girls ages

Counselors

Provided counseling on social issues and problems

Monitored cabins and sleeping arrangements and overall hygiene of campers

3rd-7th

for 1 week, while mentoring 2 Junior

Skills
Computers: Proficient on Microsoft Windows: Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Proficient on Apple iOffice: Pages,
Numbers, and Keynote.
Teaching: Classroom management, lesson planning, time management, collaboration
Languages: Fluent American Sign Language
Certifications: Arizona Department of Public Service Fingerprint Clearance