Rohanna Ylagan-Nicanor
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA USA
"If you like helping others, working with others, and value fostering relationships, teaching is such a rewarding job."
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Rohanna's work combines: Education, Writing, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Science
California State University, Fullerton
Certification
Elementary Education and Teaching
California State University, Fullerton
Graduate Degree
Masters of Science
California State University, Fullerton
Graduate Degree
Masters of Research
King's College
Doctorate
Doctor of Philosophy
King's College
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Faculty Lecturer:
Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor of Science
Certification: Elementary Education and Teaching
Graduate Degree: Masters of Science
Graduate Degree: Masters of Research
Doctorate: Doctor of Philosophy
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
After my first year as an art major, I changed my major to Child and Adolescent Studies, and then graduated with my BS in Child & Adolescent Development.
2.
Then, I continued at Cal State Fullerton to earn my teaching credential. I gained experience by working with kids in Summer Camps and tutoring.
3.
Thankfully, through networking and being proactive to start my teaching career, I was hired right after earning my teaching credential and started my first job teaching in a local elementary school.
4.
While I was teaching full-time, I earned my Masters in Elementary Education with a concentration in Curriculum & Instruction (from CSUF).
5.
After several years teaching 6th grade (which I loved), I decided to pursue my PhD and applied to a doctorate program in London.
6.
It was quite an adjustment living and studying abroad, but I remained determined and earned my PhD from King's College, University of London.
7.
After a couple of years applying for jobs and facing rejection multiple times, I was fortunate to get hired at my stomping grounds, California State University, Fullerton.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Questions and uncertainty about not following the same path as my relatives. First considering art and then becoming a teacher was different as many relatives are in the medical field.
How I responded:
I’ve dealt with obstacles by focusing on my personal goals and becoming the best at what I do and what I want to do. Also, I'm happy being an educator and love my job!
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
After leaving a stable teaching career to study aboard, I worked in unrelated fields while earning my PhD. After moving back from London, I worked various jobs for a couple of years before starting my career at CSUF.