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Meet Our Advising Team...
Each of our Advisors have extensive knowledge of the requirements to become a teacher in California. They are trained to evaluate and provide recommendations to assist your progress in General Education coursework and various graduation requirements in combination with the admission requirements to the Cal State Fullerton Credential Programs.
Our Advisors are not major advisors. Students should also meet with their major department advisors for specific details regarding major requirements.
Jacqueline Calabrese
Graduation Specialist & Titan Future Teacher Coordinator
(657) 278-7657
Joined the Center for Careers in Teaching: 2016
Prior Work Experience: Previous roles include community college English instructor, CSUF English part-time faculty, Writing Center Tutor, and Academic Advisor in the AAC
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English from Cal State Fullerton
Master of Arts in English from Cal State Fullerton
Language(s) Spoken: English & Spanish
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Ally Training: UndocuAlly
What I Love About Advising: When a student sits in my office/Zoom advising appointment, I love witnessing their innate passion to teach. For many students, attending college poses many hardships, yet they persist because of an unyielding dedication to their families, themselves, and their future students. Our future teachers are filled with so much grit and potential, and it’s an honor to assist them in their vocation to the teaching profession.
Fun Fact: I signed up to study abroad one month before the plane was set to take off for the program! I didn’t even have a passport! I had always thought, “students like me (as in, Hispanic, first-generation) don’t do study abroad,” but I saw a flyer posted in a classroom and instantly knew I had to have that experience! Paying back the loans was a little tough, but other than that, I am so glad I stepped out of my comfort zone!
Alex Guerrero
Academic Advisor, Center Coordinator & Men of Color in Education Coordinator
Joined the Center for Careers in Teaching: 2021
Prior Work Experience: Previously worked for CSU Fullerton Male Success Initiative, CSU Fullerton Educational Opportunity Program, CSU Dominguez Hills Male Success Alliance, CSU Dominguez Hills Encounter to Excellence Program
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology & Minor in Psychology from Cal State Dominguez Hills
Masters of Science in Education with Concentration in Higher Education from Cal State Fullerton
Language(s) Spoken: English & Spanish
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Ally Training: LGBTQIA+ Safe Space
What I Love About Advising: I love having the opportunity to hear about the unique journeys of the students I advise. When I see students grow and start visualizing their dreams while they are attending the university through my support I feel fulfilled because they are creating a strong foundation for their futures. Advising for me means I get the chance to make a positive impact on the future of each student I interact with at some point.
Fun Fact: I had the chance to be teacher for three consecutive summers through the Freedom Schools Childs Defense Fund. It allowed me to meet amazing civil rights era leaders and connect with people around the United States from the National Training in Nashville, Tennessee. The reason this was one of the best opportunities I had was because I got the chance to decorate my classroom and make reading fun for the students. The best part was seeing them improve their reading skills after being involved in the program.
Joined the Center for Careers in Teaching: 2019
Prior Work Experience: Prior to coming to CSUF, I worked in Adult Education. I have advised students in both Career Technical Education programs and High School Diploma programs.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Cal Poly Pomona
Master of Social Work from Azusa Pacific University
Language(s) Spoken: English
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Ally Training: UndocuAlly
What I Love About Advising: It's so rewarding to support students as they develop their academic plans and see how they progress towards reaching their goals.
Fun Fact: I was a transfer student! I went to Mt. SAC before transferring to Cal Poly. Now, I advise students from the community colleges (including Mt. SAC) that would like to transfer to Cal State Fullerton.
Joined the Center for Careers in Teaching: 2018
Prior Work Experience: 17 years in the Department of Elementary & Bilingual Education at CSUF.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Human Development with Counseling focus from Hope University;
Master of Science in Education with Higher Education focus from Cal State Fullerton.
Language(s) Spoken: English
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Ally Training: Veterans, LGBTQIA, UndocuAlly
What I Love About Advising: I love learning each student's story and then being able to help them find the pathway that is most fitting for them. Advising to me is not just about the academics and getting a student from point A to point B but joining them on that journey of twists and turns that the college years promise.
Fun Fact: I was born and raised in Colorado and moved to California almost THREE decades ago to attend college and never left. I am also a non-traditional student who restarted my college journey a few times before completing my bachelor's degree.
Joined the Center for Careers in Teaching: 2014
Prior Work Experience: 21 years at CSUF - College of Education Assistant Dean (2008-2014), Nursing Department Academic Advisor (2000-2008), University Outreach Counselor (1999-2000); Part-time Counseling Faculty at Santa Ana College (2001-2002 & 2005-2007)
Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Cal State Fullerton
Master of Science in Psychology from Cal State Fullerton
Language(s) Spoken: English
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Ally Training: LGBTQIA, UndocuAlly, Vet Net Ally
What I Love About Advising: I do not currently meet with students for academic advising, but I do have a background in advising and I have always loved it, which is why I love being in the CCT. I love being a part of the learning and growing that happens as students work toward their educational and career goals. I love being able to share the knowledge I have to support our students.
Fun Fact: I actually still have a baby tooth, never fell out because there isn't an adult tooth underneath.
Meet Our Student Assistant...
We could not function without our CCT Student Assistant. They are often the first person you meet when you visit or call our Center. Our Student Assistant knows all the resources our Center provides and can point you in the right direction so you may access those resources as needed. They can also assist you if you need to meet with one of our Advisors.
Joined the Center for Careers in Teaching: 2021
Education: Rancho Alamitos High School Class of 2020
current CSUF Child and Adolescent Development undergraduate student
Language(s) Spoken: English & Vietnamese
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
What I Love About Being Student Assistant: I enjoy supporting others who are on the same career path and have similar goals as me. I also enjoy learning various professional skills and information about teaching that will help me in my future too!
Fun Fact: My favorite flowers are carnations, my favorite Disney princess is Mulan, and some of my favorite music artists are BTS, Lauv, and Honne!
