ALISHA RACCUIA

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EDUCATION

Plymouth State University





Plymouth, New Hampshire
M.Ed in Special Education








Online
Curriculum and Instruction Expected May 2016

The University of Arizona,
Tucson, Arizona
B.A. in Psychology









December 2012
Minor in Social Justice & Leadership
Mesa Community College
Associate of Arts

Mesa, Arizona
May 2010

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EXPERIENCE
City of Chandler









Chandler, Arizona
Recreation Leader for Therapeutic Recreation Department May 2014- Present
v Provided an enriching recreational experience to individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities
v Organized and directed, adult and youth groups in competitive sports and games, arts and crafts, instructional
activities, and interactive social gatherings.
v Maintained attendance and participation of participants, and ensured collection of necessary activity registration
records and medical forms.
Basha High School









Chandler, Arizona
Para Educator in a Special Education self-contained classroom




July 2013- Present
v Provided one-on-one and group instruction in academic and vocational areas for students with varying levels of
intellectual and physical disabilities
v Assisted students with various physical, emotional, educational, and social needs adhering to guidelines of student
Individual Education Plan
v Assisted in the physical setup and cleanup of the classroom for group instruction, projects, and activities
v Provided teacher with input for student and classroom curriculum depending on differing student abilities
v Assisted the teacher in maintaining accurate records and data reports on progress for transition purposes

Para Educator in Included Math Classes





September 2012- May 2013
v Provided one-on-one and group instruction in algebra and geometry classes for students with varying levels of
intellectual and behavioral disabilities
v Ensured the use of modified and adapted assignments and assessments according to student needs in adherence to
their Individualized Education Plans
v Evaluated students academic and behavioral progress and communicated any deficiencies to their educational
case manager
University of Arizona








Tucson, Arizona
Office of Admissions








September 2011- May 2012
v Answered calls, responded to inquiries, and researched needed university information for potential students
v Received payments for online applications and services, and troubleshooted admission issues and problems
v Assisted current students on registration and basic financial aid questions
v Assisted senior staff in specific daily projects or assignments
Arizona Students Association







Tucson, Arizona
Director September 2011- June 2012
v Served over 130,000 college students on non-profit, statewide higher education advocacy board of 26 students
v Lobbied Arizona State Legislature and Arizona Board of Regents on state policy, university budgets, and tuition
v Planned and organized the annual Conference of Arizona Student Leaders

On Campus Intern and Summer Apprentice January 2011- August 2011
v Advocated for accessible and affordable higher education in the state of Arizona

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Completed training in grassroots organizing, issue campaigns, government affairs, and media outreach
Planned and organized the annual Conference of Arizona Student Leaders

Mesa Community College








Mesa, Arizona
Psychology Research Lab Assistant






October 2009- July 2011
v Maintained operations of laboratory equipment and computers in the lab, and kept records of materials
v Assisted students in using equipment and software and answered questions on class assignments
v Tutored students on topics including; Introductory Psychology, Statistics of Psychology, Abnormal Psychology,
BioPsych, Cognitive Psychology, and Social Psychology

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INVOLVEMENT & MEMBERSHIP

v Young People For Fellow 2011-2012
v Associated Students of the University of Arizona- Senate Aid 2011
v Alpha Phi Omega, National Community Service Fraternity
v Arizona in Chile Study Abroad August- December 2010
v Psi Beta National Honors Society- President 2009- Vice President 2010- Publicity Executive 2008
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AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS

v Mesa Community College Academic Award for Outstanding Student 2009, 2010
v Mesa Community College Psychology Department Outstanding Psi Beta Member Scholarship 2009
v How Effective is Sexual Education in School: The Analysis of Student Sexual Activity - Presented at the 89th Annual
Convention of the Western Psychological Association- April 2009
v The Study of Sexual Education and Contraceptive Use: An Exploration of the Relationship Between Sex and Time
Orientation Using the Time Perspective Inventory Presented at 2010 Biotechnology Symposium