Chelena Lynn Fisher

562-860-2451 personalemail@email.com

Education Background

California State University, Long Beach - Long Beach, CA

May 2015
Doctor of Educational Leadership
Emphasis in Higher Education

California State University, Long Beach - Long Beach, CA

May 2011
Community College Graduate Certificate

University of La Verne - La Verne, CA

December 2009
Masters of Science, Counseling
Emphasis in College Counseling and Student Services

California State University, Long Beach - Long Beach, CA

May 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Pasadena City College - Pasadena, CA

June 2005
Associate of Arts- Applied and Liberal Arts
Associate of Science- Applied and Liberal Arts

Professional Work History

CERRITOS COLLEGE- NORWALK, CA

Counselor, General Counseling

November 2014- Present
 Instructed a full range of classes in Counseling
 Certificated Online Instructor
 Active participate in counseling division meetings and professional trainings
 Provide counseling support and referrals for students with special needs such as basic
skills, probation, financial assistance and learning disabilities, etc.
 Participate in appropriate professional organizations, attend conferences and workshops
to remain current in the profession
 Meet individually and in groups to assist students with academic needs and career
planning
 Interpret a variety of skills assessment instruments and measures as well as evaluated
student transcripts
 Provide basic financial aid assistance and general information to students regarding
campus resources and services
 Monitor the academic progress of Umoja cohort participates
  Coordinated and supervised continental student travel experiences exclusively for cohort
participates
 Counsel students in handling a variety of personal problems by interfacing with students
personal, educational, and career goals
 Assist students and families in understanding student success and the multitude of
support services available on campus
 Provide assistance to students in understanding placement on assessment testing
 Provide basic transcript evaluations of transcripts from other institutions
 Assist students in career exploration and appropriate strategies
 Aid students who experience academic and personal difficulties
 Met individually and in small groups to assist students with academic needs and career
planning during the registration process
 Assist students in petitioning for graduation for associates degrees and preparing for
transfer
 Provide student athletes with assistance in understanding and navigating academic
eligibility regulations as stated by the NCAA and CCCAA
 Develop educational plans to assist students in meeting and maintaining their academic
and personal goals

Adjunct Counselor, General/Athletic Counseling

July 2014- November 2014
 Counsel students in handling a variety of personal problems by interfacing with students
personal, educational, and career goals
 Assist students and families in understanding student success and the multitude of
support services available on campus
 Provide assistance to students in understanding placement on assessment testing
 Provide basic transcript evaluations of transcripts from other institutions
 Assists students in career exploration and appropriate strategies
 Aid students who experience academic and personal difficulties
 Met individually and in small groups to assist students with academic needs and career
planning during the registration process
 Assist students in petitioning for graduation for associates degrees and preparing for
transfer
 Provide student athletes with assistance in understanding and navigating academic
eligibility regulations as stated by the NCAA and CCCAA
 Develop educational plans to assist students in meeting and maintaining their academic
and personal goals

PASADENA CITY COLLEGE - PASADENA, CA

Adjunct Assistant Professor/Athletic Counselor
April 2010- Present
 Provide academic counseling for student athletes on matters of curriculum, course and
degree requirements, transfer credit evaluation, graduation counseling and basic
eligibility level

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  Facilitated eight new student athlete orientations and workshops annually, serving on
average 50 students per orientation/ workshop
 Created an excel based educational plan template which is can be emailed to students in
order to conserve paper
 Serve as a liaison between the Zone and specific intercollegiate teams and coaches in
order to assist them with progress reports, study hall hours, educational plans, and
financial aid workshops
 Knowledgeable in SB1456 graduation requirements
 Provide assistance to students with placement testing and assessment
 Assist students in petitioning for graduation for associates degrees and transfer
certification
 Track and monitor student athletes and prepared progress reports that enable the Office of
Student Affairs to determine eligibility
 Coauthor to the Student Access and Success Initiative (SASI) Proposal Innovation Award
 Balance and forecast working annual budget of the student learning center
 Worked directly with the accreditation committee on Program Review for the Stan Gray
Academic Athletic Zone

Adjunct Ujima Counselor

August 2010-Janurary 2011
 Advise Ujima students with general education, transfer, and graduation requirements
 Presented and facilitated a workshop during a student overnight trip Umoja Conference
 Monitor students during mandatory study hours
 Planned and completed numerous program events with Ujima staff
 Assist and advise students during club meetings
 Work directly with division deans to schedule program courses
 Provide assistance to students regarding available resources on and off campus
 Actively recruit for the Ujima Program in-district high schools

College Assistant
July 2005- March 2010
 Supervised and trained in the understanding of National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA) / California Community College Advisors Academic Association for Athletes
(3C4A) eligibility rules and regulations
 Created and designed matriculation handouts for orientations
 Advised students on course selection for degree and transfer to four year universities
 Financial Aid trained to assist students with completing their Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) and student loans
 Developed strong working relationships with student activities and other key resources
on campus
 Connected students to campus and community resources as needed
 Met with parents, students, and college recruiters for an overview of our program and
services
 Organized and planned the annual awards banquet honoring students athletes and
distinguished faculty and staff members

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  Participated in cultural specific learning communities such as Ujima, Puente, and ROPE
campus activities

CHAFFEY COLLEGE - RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA

Adjunct Counselor, General Counseling

July 2010- June 2014
 Counsel students in handling a variety of personal problems by interfacing with students
personal, educational, and career goals
 Met individually and in small groups to assist students with academic needs and career
planning during the registration process
 Aid students through the necessary steps of the evaluation process of transcripts from
other institutions
 Provide basic information on financial aid and campus resources to parents and students
 Assist students in understanding and how to overcome probationary stages
 Assists students in career exploration and appropriate strategies
 Provide assistance to students with placement testing and assessment
 Assist students in petitioning for graduation for associates degrees
 Actively participate in the recruitment process of local high schools

Counselor, Multidisciplinary Success Center

August 2012- June 2013
 Facilitate small group workshops for students specifically addressing the student success
 Provide academic support skills
 Assist students in understanding and how to facilitate their own personal success towards
meeting their academic and personal goals
 Advise students in general counseling questions and concerns

Counseling Apprentice
October 2008- June 2010
 Facilitate new student orientations, serving 50 students per orientation
 Guide students on the transfer process to UC/CSU and Private four year universities
 Advise probation level students through formal workshop “Success Workshop”
 Develop and implemented a small group registration program
 Presented at numerous high school orientation presentations to students, parents,
teachers, and administrators regarding the benefits of attending a California Community
College
 Provide assistance to students with placement testing and assessment

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE - LONG BEACH, CA

Doctoral Fellowship, Give Students a Compass

September 2012- February 2014

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  Conducted academic research on first year and path programs and high impact practices
in higher education at two community colleges and a four-year university
 Interviewed and transcribed student responses to one-on-one interviews
 Wrote culminating evaluation report on findings for first year and path programs for each
of the colleges
 Presented findings to CSU Chancellors Office and other interested stakeholders

HUMAN OPTIONS INCORPORATED- IRVINE, CA

Researcher for Women’s Domestic Violence Program

April 2006-October 2008
 Completed personal interviews with post residential domestic violence women and
children
 Conducted academic research on domestic violence and abuse in the United States
 Researched and complied data on domestic violence and recidivism in the United States
 Wrote culminating evaluation report on findings for a domestic violence and abuse
shelter

UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE- LA VERNE, CA

Multicultural Center Apprentice

February-May 2007
 Completed forty hours of supervised training with a multicultural professional at the
university
 Complied data onto spreadsheets to understand needs and participation of students who
attended cultural events on campus

Instructional Experience

Cerritos College- Norwalk, CA

January 2015- Present
 Instruct Counseling courses designed specifically for student-athletes, Umoja and general
students
 Counseling 101A: Orientation to College
 Counseling 101B: Educational Planning
 Counseling 200: Success College and Career

Pasadena City College- Pasadena, CA

August 2011- Present
 Instruct Counseling courses designed specifically for student-athletes and international
students
 Counseling 10: Introduction to College
 Counseling 11: Learning Strategies and College Skill Development
 Counseling 12: Personal Growth and Development

Chaffey College- Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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August 2011-Present
 Utilized the Early Alert System to assist students in advance to ensure their academic
success
 Guidance 2: Essentials of Student Success and College Study Techniques
Long Beach City College – Long Beach, CA
August 2012-Present
 Instructed primarily students in EOP&S in a College Study Techniques course
 Worked with students to build self-confidence and how to navigate the community
college system
 Counseling 49: College Study Techniques
 2014- Nominated for the Student Success Award

Professional Presentations

Umoja Statewide Conference - Los Angeles, CA

November 2016
 Presenter- “Cerritos College Umoja Success Program: The Power of Hope”

The Future of General Education: Context, Collaboration, and Competences

Canada College-Redwood City, CA
March 2013
 Poster Presentation- “Divergent Paths: Student Experiences of General Education at
Golden West College, Pierce College and California State University, Northridge.”
 Student/ Faculty Panel

Umoja Conference- Costa Mesa, CA

November 2010
 Presenter- “Tying the Seven Umoja Strands: Implementing and Incorporating the Umoja
2010 Conference Strands into Your Umoja-Based Community”

Human Options Incorporated, Executive Board- Irvine, CA

October 2008
 Presentation on findings to Executive Board - “A Critical Analysis of a Residential
Domestic Violence Program’s Effectiveness”

Extracurricular Activities and Affiliations

Pasadena City College- Pasadena, CA

Cross Cultural Center Retreat Facilitator
2005- Present
o Volunteer, Group Discussion on Diversity Facilitator

African American High School Conference Committee

2003-2011
o Committee Member, Presenter, and Volunteer

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 Omicron Mu Delta
May 2005
o Inducted Member
Ujima Club
2002-2005
o President - 2003- 2005
o Art and Publicity Director – 2002-2005

Academic Athletic Club

2002-2005
 Treasurer- 2004-2005

University of La Verne- La Verne, CA

Psi Chi
2008-2009
o Club Member

California State University, Long Beach – Long Beach, CA

Black Psychology Club
2006-2008
o Club Member
Technical Skills
Proficient in:
 Microsoft Office Suite
 Internet
 SARS
 Datatel
 Banner
 PeopleSoft
 Degree Works

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