Cerritos College Cosmetology Instructor Wins Ultimate Teacher Award from SuperCuts

NORWALK, Calif. - Dec. 9, 2013 - PRLog -- The award ceremony was held at the Anaheim Marriot and included student competitions and instructor education and recognition.

Rochelle follows in the footsteps of fellow Cerritos College Cosmetology Instructor, Linda Chavez who won the award in 1999.

Each year Supercuts searches for cosmetology instructors that have made a real difference in the lives of their former students, now Supercuts stylists. These Supercuts stylists have written heartfelt ‘nomination letters’ telling why they feel their former teacher should be an Ultimate Teacher Award winner. Rochelle Smith was one of three teachers awarded for their impact on their students.

“Rochelle Smith has taught at Cerritos College Cosmetology since 2011. She motivates students to look at the opportunities available and helps them discover a long term career plan. Her professional experience is a definite plus for our students” said Cosmetology Program Facilitator, Irlanda Lopez.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
The Cerritos College Cosmetology Program’s mission is to prepare students for a career. Cerritos College offers Cosmetology and Esthetician programs.  The Cosmetology program provides students with the skills to cut, color, perm, straighten, and braid hair, manicure, pedicure, and skin care as well as other applications and techniques. Students in the Esthetician program learn how to analyze skin, perform facials, massages, extractions, make-up, and how to treat skin.

The Cerritos College Cosmetology Program consists of 1600 clocked hours, of which 75% is spent performing hands-on applications. The Esthetician Program consists of 600 clocked hours, of which 75% is spent performing hands-on applications. The program also houses a salon which is open to the public and prepares students for their career by providing real life training.

Have you considering a career in Cosmetology or Esthetics? Do you have a passion for working with your hands and interacting with people? A career in Cosmetology or Esthetics could be perfect for you! If you are interested, visit http://cms.cerritos.edu/cosmetology/ and https://www.facebook.com/CerritosCollegeCosmetologyor call us at (562) 467-5047.