1606 W. HARDING AVE COOLIDGE, AZ PHONE 520-449-3449 E-MAIL RLPISANO@HOTMAIL.

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REYNA L. PISAO
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Investigative drive to initiate and complete projects independently Comprehensive knowledge of Pinal County and local educational institutions Well-established professional and reliable contacts in local community Extensive experience working with youth, ages 14-22, in varied educational capacities, including student recruitment Knowledgeable in advising expectations in a secondary education atmosphere
WORK EXPERIENCE

July 2008 -- current University of Arizona Academic Outreach Coordinator Partner with Central Arizona College to develop clear transfer pathways between Associates degrees and UA Bachelor degrees in county Build rapport with county high school staff and teachers to raise awareness regarding university options for post-secondary education opportunities Provide community outreach through local events to foster awareness regarding post-secondary educational opportunities, including visits to county high school and middle school college-and-career student/parent nights Dec. 2006 July 2008 Coolidge Examiner Newspaper Staff writer/photographer Initiate, research, investigate and follow up with potential story ideas in city government, local schools, athletics, and personal interest Effectively communicate with community members, civic leaders, and school administration, staff, and students Expertise in composition with an emphasis on professional writing and grammar skills March 2005 Dec. 2006 Central Arizona College Student Life office assistant Experience in team-teaching College Preparation and Development 101 for first-year students (returned to instruct this class for three semesters 2012-2013) Participation in Centrals annual Fall Tour for recruitment of high school and community college students in northern Arizona Responsible for over 400 student housing applications and records

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Developed proficiency in office skills such as copying, binding, collating, faxing, emailing, and intra-office communication Aug. 2003 March 2005 Coolidge Unified School District Curriculum data assistant Tracked and maintained database of professional development hours of district employees Established best practices for working with Arizona Department of Education for accountability in student records during testing Accountable for organizing testing materials for all students in district and correlation of numbers from testing manufacturers [ City, State

EDUCATION

May 2013-May 2014 University of Arizona Masters in Education/Secondary Education English Content Area (passing score on NES Exam) 2006-2007 Northern Arizona University Masters in Education/Counseling and Human Relations

Coolidge, AZ

Coolidge, AZ

1998 -- 2003 University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Bachelor of Arts/Creative Writing Minor in English Participant in NROTC Marine Corps officer training program
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

CHS junior varsity volleyball coach, 2004, 2005 Hohokam Elementary 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls softball coach, 2005
REFERENCES

Veronica Duran, Registrar, Central Arizona College 520-494-5266 Brian Ahnmark, former Editor, Coolidge Examiner 1-480-272-0076 Janine Balding, Curriculum/ELL/Assessments Coordinator, Coolidge Unified School District 520-723-2180
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Coolidge Economic Development Committee, 2011 Coolidge High School Scholarship Committee, 2010-current Coolidge Public Library parent/community support, 2011-2012 Staff Serving Students suppers, Central Arizona College, 2006, 2010 Relay for Life, Central team, 2006