Teacher TRAC Mentor Program (TTMP) Information for Mentors

WELCOME!

The Teacher TRAC Mentor Program empowers students to explore the teaching field under the guidance of a Preschool, Elementary, Middle/High School or College mentor.

Program Highlights, Teacher TRAC Mentor Program students will:

  • Explore Pre-K through Community College teaching, STEM Education, Special Education, and Early Childhood Education through workshops and classroom observation.
  • Receive guidance and inspiration from a mentor teacher, a success coach, a community of peers and the Teacher TRAC Mentor Program team.
  • Students receive a $250 stipend per semester upon completion of 30 hours, which includes classroom visitations, TTMP community-building events, and Padlet activities.

Mentor Expectations:

  • Provide meaningful mentorship to a student interested in exploring a career in teaching.
  • Support mentees in completing 30 hours through a combination of classroom visitations, participation in TTMP community-building events, and Padlet activities.
  • Dedicate time for reflection. Reflection is a vital part of the program—students are required to reflect with their mentors on what they’ve learned. 
  • Approve mentee hours on their interactive log.
  • Mentor up to two Cerritos College Teacher TRAC students for a minimum commitment of one year.
  • Mentors receive a $300 stipend per student per semester.

Interested in learning more?

Ready to apply to mentor a student? Fill out our application.

MENTOR RESOURCES 

 

TTMP  Padlet Resources for Mentors and Students - We are maintaining a regularly updated Padlet with resources for mentors and students to plan student experiences. Please feel free to add relevant events yourself. There is no password or log in required to do so.

Teacher TRAC Linktree - Use the Teacher TRAC Linktree to find important links with Teacher TRAC and TTMP Information,  Scholarship Opportunities and more!

Falcon's Nest - The Falcon's Nest provides centralized support services for students facing basic need insecurities. This is accomplished through access to on and off campus resources, community collaboration, and advocacy that ensures a student's educational success.

Campus Resources: We invite you to further explore our website to learn more about student resources offered at our campus and other useful information.

Teacher TRAC Calendar of Events: Important dates and events are listed here.

For questions, concerns, or support in mentoring your student, please contact Dionne Gibson – TTMP Faculty Coordinator.

Success Coach:

TTMP Success Coaches are dedicated to supporting students with TTMP-related inquiries, general college questions, and any challenges they may encounter. Their goal is to provide an extra layer of support, helping students navigate the path to a successful teaching career.

Julie and Guillermo, proud Cerritos College and Teacher TRAC alumni, are thrilled to serve as the TTMP Success Coaches guiding students in their exploration of teaching. 

They will assist students with:

  • Logging Hours
  • Workshops centered on professionalism in teaching, such as time management.
  • Finding resources, scholarships.
  • Supporting them with managing school, work, and home life.

Please help us make your mentees aware of the Success Coaches. Below is their contact information:

Julie Gomez

TTMP Success Coach Julie Gomez

TTMP Student Success Coach

Fall 2025 Appointment Hours-In Person and Via Zoom:

  • Hours to be announced.

Use this link to book an appointment with Julie.

Guillermo Rodriguez Sotomayor

TTMP Success Coach Guillermo Rodriguez

TTMP Student Success Coach

Fall 2025 Appointment Via Zoom:

  • Hours to be announced.

Use this link to book an appointment with Guillermo.

Zoom links will be generated upon booking remote meetings.