Biography
Professor Cuellar, who speaks English and Spanish, began teaching at HCCC in 2015.
In addition to updating the psychology courses, and piloting an e-book for the Honors
Psychology course, he has served as advisor for the College’s Psychology and Music
clubs.
A United States Navy veteran, Professor Cuellar also teaches at City University of
New York (CUNY). He previously worked at Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School
of Government as a Research Assistant, and at Mount Sinai School of Medicine as Clinical
Research Coordinator and Research Assistant. In addition, he held positions at Center
for HIV/AIDS Educational Studies and Training, Rivington House, The Door, and Queens
Pride House, Inc.
Professor Cuellar has been honored with the 2017 National Society of Leadership and
Success Excellence in Teaching Award, the 2018 NISOD Excellence Award, the 2018 Union
City High School Appreciation Award and received the 2020 Philip Johnston Awards for Excellence in Teaching. His professional memberships include the American Psychological Association and
National Communication Association.