Rohanna Ylagan-Nicanor
Faculty Lecturer
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.”
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
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.
Then, I continued at Cal State Fullerton to earn my teaching credential. I gained experience by working with kids in Summer Camps and tutoring.
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.
While I was teaching full-time, I earned my Masters in Elementary Education with a concentration in Curriculum & Instruction (from CSUF).
After several years teaching 6th grade (which I loved), I decided to pursue my PhD and applied to a doctorate program in London.
It was quite an adjustment living and studying abroad, but I remained determined and earned my PhD from King's College, University of London.
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.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Bachelor
Bachelor of Science
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor of Science
California State University, Fullerton
Graduate
Masters of Science
California State University, Fullerton
Masters of Science
California State University, Fullerton
Graduate
Masters of Research
King's College
Masters of Research
King's College
Doctorate
Doctor of Philosophy
King's College
Doctor of Philosophy
King's College
Career
Faculty Lecturer
I mentor and teach future teachers, current teachers, and first year students.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Writing
Teaching / Mentoring
Day to Day
On a typical day, I would review my plans for what I’m going to teach in my classes and ensure I am prepared with everything I need to teach. Between teaching, I answer emails, hold office hours, plan for my next classes, grade assignments, and provide feedback.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for everyone
If you like helping others, working with others, and value fostering relationships, teaching is such a rewarding job. If you have particular passions that align with your interests and happiness, then continue to pursue it; but, also explore your choices. Be open to learning experiences and opportunities that may lead to something even greater. You never know, one experience can open the door for more opportunities!
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Bachelor
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Graduate
Masters of Science
Masters of Science
Graduate
Masters of Research
Masters of Research
Doctorate
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
"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. "
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
Interviewed By
Anonymous Student
Student at CSUF
