Mr. Fisher at your service
Philosphy
Culture responsiveness for a social justice educator means taking a close look at the individual student recognizing their lexicon, their affiliations, grappling with the idea of agency, theory of motivation, and humanizing their lived experience.
Style
In his own classroom, Mr. Fisher can go anywhere from that of a fun loving goof ball to a tough but fair warm demander. Mr. Fisher in some audiences is Mr. ShY, a very relaxed and joyful individual who loves to learn about anything. Seeing the math in everything Fisher has responses for all ages k-12.
Exeriences
Mr. Fisher’s experiences include after school programming, summer school programming, college level tutoring, school aged play learning, and a practicum year as a 9th grade Algebra 1 teacher within the LAUSD. Prior adjacent experiences include Title VI – Tutor Coordinator within MMSD, and more . . .
Artifacts
A complete repository of original education material, videos, photo, and all linked documents within this portion of the site. Note: some material may require a password to access due to privacy concerns.
Play learn
Fisher is developing a full play learning concept called Math Wizards which incorporates a story and activities for children interested in numbers and patterns. The current design is for grades k-12.
Research
The National Focus on Professional Development: Math Teachers, Adolescent Cyberpsychology, Desire to Learn Math Skills for Exceptional learners.
About Shia
Shia has many talents and interests which stems from his personal desire to learn and understand the world around him. He turned challenge into triumph after his father passed away in his early 20s by enrolling in a Health Administrative Training Program through a local Urban League chapter. This program is what lead him to get his two year degree which he was able to transfer into a four year program. Shia graduated from both schools earning an Associate of Science, and a Bachelors of Science degree in Asian Languages and Culture, Computer Science, and Mathematics. Shia has always carried a health concentration as well and even worked as a certified nurse assistant at a local VA hospital where he could serve those who have served.
Shia’s many talents and interests is exactly what allows his creative mind to develop original and engaging classroom material. In his life, Shia has been a music producer, a ceramic artist, a barista, a technologist, and so much more.
Currently Shia serves his neighborhood council, and volunteers with the district attorneys office bureau of victim services whenever he can.
Shia is dedicated to building up his community, one individual at a time.
SCHEDULE
M: Field
T: Field
W: Field
Th: Field
F: UCLA
S: Play Learn
Su: CBCWLA
address
PO Box 35171
Los Angeles, CA 90035
shiafisher [AT] outlook [dot] [COM]
shiafisher@g.ucla.edu
Phone
(310)994-2726
Side Quests
Math Wizards
A fun play learning quest that involves imagination, one’s math concepts, a did we mention imagination?
Some materials include D&D dice, home made game pieces, and more. Ages k-12
Field Trip Planning to UCLA
Details coming soon . .
Quick Links
Preparing for Summer School
In preparation for Intensive Summer Bilingual Authorization in UCLA – TEP, I will practice for the CSETs as I would study for the HSK.
More information is forthcoming on my certifications.
Bilingual Learning
Chinese Experience Narrative
I have had the pleasure of learning Chinese for over 10 years. I lived in China for a summer in 2013 practicing the language in real life context.
Then in 2016 I returned to China on a business trip to film a documentary about “Edge People,” (creatives in hip hop, fashion, business, and more).
II continue to be fascinated by the culture and the language. Deepening my knowledge and connection to the Chinese speaking community I attend Chinese Baptist Church of West LA (CBCWLA) where I have made many new friends and expanded my pedagogical framework as to fit within the pedagogy of love. That is someone who would make personal and intentional sacrifices for others in a selfless way without seeking a personal gain.
Summer 2013 IAP
I started this very website because of my International Academic Program (“IAP”) at the University of Wisconsin Madison in 2013. Click here to see that blog series.
Undergraduate Clubs
Business Trip
In 2016 I with a crew of three others ventured to Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tianjin to film a documentary. That film is yet to be released publicly however a video lock is available for viewing. Please inquire if you’d like a screening.
Get Loud International: Artists On Board
CBCWLA
I am not a member officially but attending these events and activities has been a blessing to me and has had the effect of not only introducing me to new friends, but growing my spirits as we think of ways of building community, practicing culture, and supporting the youth.
Computer Science Template / College Math Notes
The Immediacy of Action: A Critical Response Theory in Pedagogy
Very soon, when the secondary school student discovers the truth about society they engagein boundary testing behavior. That truth, centered around the idea that their adult professionalworkers, their doctors, their teachers, the public safety officials, and even...
My Data Story
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Press
From UCLA’s The Daily Bruin November 24, 2025 –
“Shia Fisher, a graduate student in the teaching education program who teaches mathematics at a local high school, said he hopes to start a conversation about approaching culturally responsive education in an ‘intentional’ way, without asking already under-resourced teachers to rewrite their curriculums.”
