Ver E. Reyes, Ph.D
Vernon Enage Reyes is a Filipino educator, servant leader and advocate of quality education. Her research interests include positive psychology, social development and LGBT issues.
Early life and Education
Vernon Reyes was born in Quezon City on April 15, 1983 and grew up in Marikina City, Philippines to parents Marcelo Tan Reyes and Elisa Bodaño Enage (descendant of former Sen. Francisco Enage of Leyte - 5th and 6th legislature from 1919-1925)
Reyes spent majority of the academic life in the Ateneo De Manila University. Ver has a Ph.D in Social Development under the Philippines School of Social Work of the Philippine Women's University, Manila and obtained Master in Psychology and A.B. degrees from the Loyola Schools of the Ateneo. The Ateneo de Manila University consistently ranked among the top three universities in the Philippines and top 500 universities in the world according to Quacquarelli Symonds, publishers of the QS World University Rankings.
Reyes spent majority of the academic life in the Ateneo De Manila University. Ver has a Ph.D in Social Development under the Philippines School of Social Work of the Philippine Women's University, Manila and obtained Master in Psychology and A.B. degrees from the Loyola Schools of the Ateneo. The Ateneo de Manila University consistently ranked among the top three universities in the Philippines and top 500 universities in the world according to Quacquarelli Symonds, publishers of the QS World University Rankings.
Professional Life
Ver started working on June of 2005 in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) particularly at iTouchPoint LTD located at Eastwood City, Libis, Quezon City. After 7 months in the call center industry, Reyes entered public service by entering the city-government funded university, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina (University of the City of Marikina) in 2006.
In 2007, Reyes was appointed as Coordinator for Student Affairs in charge of all student organizations in the university. At the same time, she held the position as Officer-in-charge as Dean for Student Affairs. Vernon was a faculty member of the Social Science Department of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina (PLMar) as Instructor 3 until 2012. She has also been a civil service exam reviewer employed by the city government of Marikina.
Reyes also joined the Ateneo de Manila University in 2008 as project administrative research assistant under the office of the Vice-president for the Loyola Schools, headed by Dr. Ma. Assunta Cuyegkeng. In 2009, Reyes also briefly joined Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU-Antipolo) as faculty member and candidate for the chairmanship of its Psychology Program.
In 2007, Reyes was appointed as Coordinator for Student Affairs in charge of all student organizations in the university. At the same time, she held the position as Officer-in-charge as Dean for Student Affairs. Vernon was a faculty member of the Social Science Department of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina (PLMar) as Instructor 3 until 2012. She has also been a civil service exam reviewer employed by the city government of Marikina.
Reyes also joined the Ateneo de Manila University in 2008 as project administrative research assistant under the office of the Vice-president for the Loyola Schools, headed by Dr. Ma. Assunta Cuyegkeng. In 2009, Reyes also briefly joined Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU-Antipolo) as faculty member and candidate for the chairmanship of its Psychology Program.
Publications
Reyes, V. (2013). Social Representations of Discipline: Exploring its value-formation towards a model of discipline. Dissertation. Philippine Women's University.
Reyes, V. (2009). PLMarians Helping PLMarians: A Relief Operation. Monograph. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina
Reyes, V. (2009). Yaya! Laro Tayo: Mga Piling Larong Pambata. Culminating Project. Ateneo de Manila Univeristy.
Cruz, C., Hinanay, R., Jadaone, A., San Juan, L., & Reyes, V. (2007). Manual of the Student Affairs Team. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina
Reyes, V. (2006). Stress 101. Paper Presentation of the Social Science Department. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina
Garcia, M., Gustilo, D., & Reyes, V. (2005). Where There Is Smoke, There Is Fire: Tsismis Participation Among Filipino Adolescents. Undergraduate Thesis. Ateneo de Manila University
Reyes, V. (2009). PLMarians Helping PLMarians: A Relief Operation. Monograph. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina
Reyes, V. (2009). Yaya! Laro Tayo: Mga Piling Larong Pambata. Culminating Project. Ateneo de Manila Univeristy.
Cruz, C., Hinanay, R., Jadaone, A., San Juan, L., & Reyes, V. (2007). Manual of the Student Affairs Team. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina
Reyes, V. (2006). Stress 101. Paper Presentation of the Social Science Department. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina
Garcia, M., Gustilo, D., & Reyes, V. (2005). Where There Is Smoke, There Is Fire: Tsismis Participation Among Filipino Adolescents. Undergraduate Thesis. Ateneo de Manila University
Seminars, workshops, fora, training, talks and interviews CONDUCTED
Pinoy True Stories : Hiwaga.
4.12.2013 (aired). ABS-CBN News & Curent Affairs, Quezon City, Philippines
Basic Statistics for Research Writing. Informatics International College.
11.2.2010. The Brickroad, Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall, Felix Ave., Cainta Rizal.
1stLeadership and Organizational Seminar. Youth for MarCY: Youth for Marikina City.
5.30.2009. Leodegario Elementary School, Marikina City
Stress Management 101, “MILES AHEAD”. Philippine Star & Soc. Sci. Dept. (PLMar)
9.30.2008. Teatro Marikina, Marikina City
Gender issues: An abnormality?. Psychology Dept., Ateneo de Manila University
August 2007. Quezon City
Gender Identity and Identity Development. Psychology Dept, Ateneo de Manila University
February 2004. Quezon City
Homosexuality: Thoughts on Modern Society. Psychology Dept, Ateneo de Manila University
August 2003. Quezon City
4.12.2013 (aired). ABS-CBN News & Curent Affairs, Quezon City, Philippines
Basic Statistics for Research Writing. Informatics International College.
11.2.2010. The Brickroad, Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall, Felix Ave., Cainta Rizal.
1stLeadership and Organizational Seminar. Youth for MarCY: Youth for Marikina City.
5.30.2009. Leodegario Elementary School, Marikina City
Stress Management 101, “MILES AHEAD”. Philippine Star & Soc. Sci. Dept. (PLMar)
9.30.2008. Teatro Marikina, Marikina City
Gender issues: An abnormality?. Psychology Dept., Ateneo de Manila University
August 2007. Quezon City
Gender Identity and Identity Development. Psychology Dept, Ateneo de Manila University
February 2004. Quezon City
Homosexuality: Thoughts on Modern Society. Psychology Dept, Ateneo de Manila University
August 2003. Quezon City
Seminars, workshops, fora, training, talks and interviews ATTENDED
Seminar-Workshop on Using SPSS for Statistical Analysis. Psychological Association of the Philippines.
November 24, 2012. Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City.
47th PAP Annual Convention.
August 18 – 20, 2010. Psychological Association of the Philippines, Legend Palawan Hotel, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
1st NCR Student Leaders Congress “Youth Leadership Towards Unity and Service”.
June 26 & 27, 2008. Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Marikina Hotel, Marikina City
Philippine Government in a Historical Perspective
May 30, 2008. Center of Excellence (CENTEX), City Government of Marikina, Teatro Marikina, Marikina City
Multi-sectoral Focus Group Discussion
May 8, 2008. Career Dev’t Association of the Philippines (CDAP), Far Eastern University, Mla.
3rd Psychology Graduate Student Research Colloquium
February 20, 2008. Psychology Dept., Ateneo de Manila University
New Trends, Updates and Challenges in Nursing
January 31, 2008. World Citi College, Quezon City
The Fine Art of Dealing with People
January 18, 2008. City Women’s Council, Teatro Marikina, Marikina City
Legal Forum: Understanding the Implications of R.A. 9258(Guidance & Counseling Act of 2004)
November 16, 2007. Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP), Ateneo de Manila
Teaching with Purpose Conference: Teaching Math,Arts, Science and English with Purpose
September 22, 2007. The British School of Manila, Cebu International School, Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts, Bellerby’s College and International Education Specialists, Asian Institute of Management, Makati City
Depression: What you need to know
August 29, 2007. ILAW Center & Natasha Goulbourn Foundation, Miriam College, Q.C.
Deep Impact, 3-day Teacher’s Camp
October 18, 2006. The Vertical Group, Magacity Ministries Inc. & PLMar, Iba, Zambales
Philosophizing Education Through Effective Teaching Strategies and Practices
August 25, 2006, PLMar, Teatro Marikina, Marikina City
November 24, 2012. Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City.
47th PAP Annual Convention.
August 18 – 20, 2010. Psychological Association of the Philippines, Legend Palawan Hotel, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
1st NCR Student Leaders Congress “Youth Leadership Towards Unity and Service”.
June 26 & 27, 2008. Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Marikina Hotel, Marikina City
Philippine Government in a Historical Perspective
May 30, 2008. Center of Excellence (CENTEX), City Government of Marikina, Teatro Marikina, Marikina City
Multi-sectoral Focus Group Discussion
May 8, 2008. Career Dev’t Association of the Philippines (CDAP), Far Eastern University, Mla.
3rd Psychology Graduate Student Research Colloquium
February 20, 2008. Psychology Dept., Ateneo de Manila University
New Trends, Updates and Challenges in Nursing
January 31, 2008. World Citi College, Quezon City
The Fine Art of Dealing with People
January 18, 2008. City Women’s Council, Teatro Marikina, Marikina City
Legal Forum: Understanding the Implications of R.A. 9258(Guidance & Counseling Act of 2004)
November 16, 2007. Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP), Ateneo de Manila
Teaching with Purpose Conference: Teaching Math,Arts, Science and English with Purpose
September 22, 2007. The British School of Manila, Cebu International School, Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts, Bellerby’s College and International Education Specialists, Asian Institute of Management, Makati City
Depression: What you need to know
August 29, 2007. ILAW Center & Natasha Goulbourn Foundation, Miriam College, Q.C.
Deep Impact, 3-day Teacher’s Camp
October 18, 2006. The Vertical Group, Magacity Ministries Inc. & PLMar, Iba, Zambales
Philosophizing Education Through Effective Teaching Strategies and Practices
August 25, 2006, PLMar, Teatro Marikina, Marikina City
Philanthropic/Outreach Activities
Volunteer. Parish Pastoral Council of the Philippines. (May 2010)
Organizer. PLMar helping PLmarians: A Relief Operation. (September 28 – October 3, 2009). Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina, Marikina City
Facilitator. National Service Training Program. (2008). Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City.
Benefactor. Tuition Scholarship Grants. (SY 2007 – 2009)
- 1 Medical Health Care Associate & 2 BS Education Student beneficiaries from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina, Marikina City.
Volunteer. Quick Count 2004. Voting Center Manager. (May 2004). National Movement for Free Election (NAMFREL) and Commission on Election (COMELEC). District 3, Quezon City.
Organizer. PLMar helping PLmarians: A Relief Operation. (September 28 – October 3, 2009). Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina, Marikina City
Facilitator. National Service Training Program. (2008). Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City.
Benefactor. Tuition Scholarship Grants. (SY 2007 – 2009)
- 1 Medical Health Care Associate & 2 BS Education Student beneficiaries from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina, Marikina City.
Volunteer. Quick Count 2004. Voting Center Manager. (May 2004). National Movement for Free Election (NAMFREL) and Commission on Election (COMELEC). District 3, Quezon City.