TEACHER TRAC MENTOR PROGRAM (TTMP) INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

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.


Student Expectations:

  • Complete 30 hours through classroom visitations, TTMP community-building events, and Padlet activities.
  • Check in with your mentor weekly. Regular reflection with your mentor is a required and important part of your learning experience.
  • Check in with a Success coach. 
  • Participate in the TTMP Pronto Group. 
  • Log hours weekly. 

TTMP Timeline:

  • Fall Semester: September through December
  • Spring Semester: February through May

 

Student Resources:

Success Coach:
TTMP Success Coaches are dedicated to supporting you with TTMP-related inquiries, general college questions, and any challenges you may encounter. Their goal is to provide an extra layer of support, helping you 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 you in your exploration of teaching. 

Either of them can help you with: 

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

Below is their contact information:

Julie Gomez

Julie Gomez, success coach

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

Guillermo R. Sotomayor, success coach

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.

More Resources: 

For questions or concerns, please contact Dionne Gibson – TTMP Faculty Coordinator.

TTMP  Padlet Resources for Students and Mentors - We are maintaining a regularly updated Padlet with resources for students and mentors to plan student experiences.

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.