CURRICULUM VITAE
Molly Greer
Exceptional Education Ph.D. Student College of Community Innovation and Education
University of Central Florida Orlando, Florida 32816-1250
Phone (502) 432-9816 Email [email protected]
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Ph. D
In Progress
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, Orlando, FL Exceptional Childhood Education
M.DIV 2016
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBERLANDS, Williamsburg, KY Christian Studies: Family and Children’s Ministry
B.A.
2014
MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY, Morehead, KY
Moderate to Severe Disabilities (K-12) and Elementary Education (P-6)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE August 2020-
Present
Research Liaison for CREST Foundation and TeachLivE University of Central Florida /Minnesota State University Mankato Orlando, FL
Assisted in research with MNSU pertaining to teacher preparation through the use of the simulator TeachLivE. Research consists of creating a literature review and supporting MNSU with the creation of scenarios for pre-service teacher use.
August 2020- Present
Research Liaison for CREST Foundation and TeachLivE University of Central Florida /Monroe County
Orlando, FL
Assisted in research with Monroe County pertaining to teacher preparation through the use of the simulator TeachLivE. Research consists of creating a literature review and supporting Monroe County with the creation of scenarios for pre-service teacher uses well as developing a research plan for virtual teacher preparation research.
May 2020-August 2020
Research Team Member University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
Dr. Sarah Bush, College of Community Innovation and Education
Assisted with Virtual STEM camps as a co-facilitator alongside University of Kentucky. This camp brings STEM education to students of minorities, and under-represented populations in STEM education. These camps reach urban and rural school districts in Kentucky.
2019-Present LEAD Next Scholar
University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
Dr. Lisa Dieker, College of Community Innovation and Education
Assist with Leadership in Exceptional Education Accenting Diversity Project (Project LEAD) grant with Dr. Lisa Dieker, funded by the Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). Assisting with TeachLivE virtual reality, managing grant holdings, and other research projects 2019-Present Graduate Research Assistant
University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
Dr. Lisa Dieker, College of Community Innovation and Education Assisting in the research of teacher body language and the impacts it has student/teacher interactions.
2019-Present Graduate Research Assistant University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
Dr. Michelle Taub, College Learning Sciences
Assisting with research in learning sciences. Current projects focused on pre- service teacher attitudes and metacognitive processes used to determine student accommodations after a virtual classroom experience.
2019-2020 Graduate Research Assistant University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
Dr. Charles Hughes, College of Engineering and Computer Science Assisting with research in determining engagement levels of pre-service teachers with two different settings of TeachLivE, Standing Screen interaction or virtual reality headset interactions.
2015-2019 Functional Academics Highly Structured Classroom Teacher Camden Station Elementary School, Oldham County Public Schools, Crestwood, KY
Instructed elementary students with various moderate to severe disabilities including but not limited to, children with the educational diagnosis of autism, down syndrome, developmental delay and functional mental disability. Primary responsibilities included planning instruction in all academic areas, planning and implementing behavioral programs, and co-teaching in the general
education and speech resource setting. Other responsibilities included being a learning lab classroom and presenting on the findings of new implementations in the classroom.
2014-2015 Teacher in an Autism Specific Classroom
Stephens Elementary School, Boone County Public Schools, Burlington, KY Instructed kindergarten through first grade students with the primary disability of Autism. Primary responsibilities included designing the brand-new
classroom, planning instruction for all academic areas, creating functional communication systems for all students, implementing behavior plans and designing community based instruction for students in the classroom.
2014 Student Teacher in Highly Structured Classroom Eastern High School, Jefferson County Public Schools Louisville, KY
Instructed high school students with various moderate to severe disabilities. As a student teacher, main responsibilities included planning instruction in science and math as well as creating a technology integration plan.
2014 Student Teacher in Primary General Education Classroom Jane Hite Elementary, Jefferson County Public Schools Louisville, KY
Instructed third grade students in all academic subject areas. Planned lessons with the third-grade professional learning community and led a reading group for gifted students. While in the classroom, a behavior plan was created for a specific student not yet identified, which fostered great success for the student.
TEACHING
CO-TEACHING
January 21-May 21 EEX 6342: Critical Issues in Special Education University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
The course focuses on examining current research and current literature dealing with some of the critical issues in all areas of special education as well as reviewing history of special education.
May 20- July 20 EEX 4763: Technology for Classroom Teachers of Students with Special Needs University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
The course focuses on how technology can differentiate instruction and how assistive technology may support the needs of all students, including students with disabilities. The purpose of this course is to enhance the teacher
preparation by teaching students to use and understand how assistive
technologies can increase educational access and improve achievements or all.
The course explores different types of assistive technologies and other resources.
RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY
My research focuses on the integration of children with disabilities (specifically learning disabilities) and mathematics curriculum. Using learning sciences to understand and assist students with learning disabilities succeed in mathematics and attend to mathematical anxiety.
GRANTS AND OTHER FUNDED PROJECTS
GRANT ACTIVITY
Dieker, L., Hines, R., Vasquez, E. & Hughes, C. (2021). (Greer, M. – Member of Grant Team).
DebriefScape II: Personalized Physiological Feedback Dashboard for Teachers, Office of Special Education Programs, (CFDA Number: 84.327S), U.S. Department of Education (2.5 Million)
Wilkins, I., Taylor, M., Dieker, L. & Ingraham, K. (2020) (Greer, M. – Member of Grant Team). Project RAISE: Robots and Artificial Intelligence to Improve Social Skills for Elementary Students, Office of Special Education Programs, (CFDA Number: 84.327S), U.S. Department of Education $2.5 million funded.
Vasquez. E. T. (2019). (Greer, M. – Member of Grant Team). Preparing Special Education and Speech Language practitioners in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Office of Special Education Programs, (H325K180134), U.S. Department of Education, $1.25 million funded.
UNFUNDED GRANT ACTIVITY
Dieker, L., Hines, R., Vasquez, E. & Hughes, C. (2020). (Greer, M. – Member of Grant Team).
DebriefScape: Personalized Physiological Feedback Dashboard for Teachers, Office of Special Education Programs, (CFDA Number: 84.327S), U.S. Department of Education (Not Funded)
PRESENTATIONS
LECTURES
Greer, M. (2021, June) Video modeling: Using video models to enhance the learning for all students. Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Staff Training, June 2021.
Greer, M. (2020, February). Creating and implementing technologies to increase student communication in the classroom. Guest Lecturer, EEX 7463 Technology for Teachers of Students with Disabilities, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
Greer, M. (2020, February). Trauma informed teaching: Reaching the hurting in your classroom. Paraprofessional Institute, United Cerebral Palsy, Orlando, FL.
Greer, M. & Anderson, K. (2020, February). Mindfulness: The benefits to mindful practices in the classroom. A Practical Application. Knight Ed Talk, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
Greer, M. (2020, February). Community and family partnerships: An introductory perspective for undergraduate preservice educators. Guest Lecturer, ED404/504 School, Parent, and Community Relations, University of Portland, Portland, OR.
Greer, M. & Pierce, C. (2019, October). Assistive technology to create visual supports and promote positive behavior, Guest lecturer. EEX 7463 Technology for Teachers of Students with Disabilities, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
INTERNATIONAL (Peer Reviewed/Refereed)
Greer, M. (2021, March) Grieving the loss of a school year and come back stronger. Council For Exceptional Children Live 2021: Teacher Slam. Learning Interactive Virtual Event, Online.
Greer, M. (2021, March) Using UDL in virtual STEM classrooms. Council For Exceptional Children Live 2021: Teacher Slam. Learning Interactive Virtual Event, Online.
Greer, M., & Scott, L. (2021, March) Investigating the impact of pre-service teachers' attitudes toward inclusion and metacognitive processes when identifying classroom
accommodations in a virtual teaching environment. Council For Exceptional Children Live 2021. Learning Interactive Virtual Event, Online.
Pierce, C., Greer, M., Scott, L., & Taub, M. (2021, January) Engaging students through interactive virtual classrooms using principles of UDL. Assistive Technology Industry Association 2021: AT Connected Conference. Virtual Recorded Session (Due to COVID- 19)
Greer, M. & Pierce, C. (2020, June) Five stepping stones to connect the parent to the classroom during non-traditional instruction. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. Online (Due to COVID-19).
NATIONAL (Peer Reviewed/Refereed)
Greer, M. (2021, January) Video modeling: Using video models to enhance the learning for all students. Division on Autism & Developmental Disabilities Hybrid Conference 2021.
Recorded Virtual Session (Due to COVID-19)
Greer, M. (2020, August) Troubleshooting your MacBook Pro while providing teletherapy to students. Online. Go2Speech Teletherapy Training. Anchorage, AK.
Greer, M. (2020, February). The effects of metacognition on students with learning disabilities in mathematics. Council for Exceptional Children, Portland, OR.
STATE (Peer Reviewed/Refereed)
Greer, M. (2021, January) Supporting siblings of students with disabilities: From the eyes of a younger sibling. Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Annual Conference 2021.
Recorded Virtual Session (Due to COVID-19)
Greer, M. (2021, January) Video modeling: Using video models to enhance learning for all students. Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Annual Conference 2021. Recorded Virtual Session (Due to COVID-19)
Greer, M. (2019, October). Using core vocabulary and core boards to foster functional language in students. Florida Council for Exceptional Children, Daytona, FL
Greer, M. (2014, April). Literacy based instruction and the benefit to students with moderate to severe learning disabilities. Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children, Louisville, KY LOCAL
Greer, M. (2020, November) Therapeutic journaling: Mapping your heart. Caregivers Retreat Conference. Virtual Teleconference. Orlando, FL
Greer, M. (2020, November) A literature review on the effects of mathematical anxiety on in- service teachers: Impacting student achievement and teacher mental health. College of Community Innovation and Communication Graduate Research Showcase. University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Greer, M. (2020, August). APA 7: Tips and techniques to perfect APA 7. New Crew Video Compilation: A New PhD Student’s Guide to the Program. Online Video Library.
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Greer, M. (2020, August). Overcoming imposter syndrome your first year as a phd student.
New Crew Video Compilation: A New PhD Student’s Guide to the Program. Online Video Library. University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Greer, M. (2020, August). Publications: How to write and publish your first year. New Crew Video Compilation: A New PhD Student’s Guide to the Program. Online Video Library.
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Greer, M. (2020, March). Distance learning: Tips for navigating COVID-19 non-traditional instruction. Supporting Families of Children with Complex Needs, Online
Teleconference. Orlando, Florida.
Greer, M. (2020, March). A literature review on the effects of metacognitive strategies used during mathematics instruction for students with learning disabilities in mathematics.
Student Graduate Research Showcase. University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.
Cancelled Due to COVID
Greer, M., Bryant, J., & Sackella, J. (2019, May). What is core vocabulary and how is it used in the classroom? District Presenter for Elementary School Highly Structured Classroom Teachers, Oldham County Schools, Crestwood, KY
Greer, M., Bryant, J., & Sackella, J. (2019, May). What is core vocabulary and how is it used in the classroom? District Presenter for Middle School Highly Structured Classroom
Teachers, Oldham County Schools, Crestwood, KY
Greer, M., Bryant, J., & Sackella, J. (2019, May). What is core vocabulary and how is it used in the classroom? District Presenter for High School Highly Structured Classroom
Teachers, Oldham County Schools, Crestwood, KY
Greer, M., Bryant, J., Hauser, J & Sackella, J. (2019, April). What is core vocabulary and how is it used in the classroom? District Presenter for Speech and Language Pathologists, Oldham County Schools, Crestwood, KY
Greer, M. & Bryant, J. (2019, March). Co-teaching with service providers, District presenter for all district highly structured classroom teachers. Oldham County Schools, Crestwood, KY
Greer, M. & Bryant, J. (2019, March). Co-teaching with service providers, District presenter for Speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists and physical therapists.
Oldham County Schools, Crestwood, KY
Greer, M., Bryant, J & Parker, A (2018, June). Creating and organizing alternate assessment portfolios and student samples, District presenter for all district highly structured classroom teachers, Oldham County Schools, Crestwood, KY
Greer, M., & Bryant, J(2018, June). Creating and organizing alternate assessment portfolios and student samples, District presenter for all district highly structured classroom teachers, Oldham County Schools, Crestwood, KY
Greer, M. (2018, May). Bringing community based instruction to the classroom, District presenter for elementary highly structured classroom teachers. Oldham County Schools, Crestwood, KY
Greer, M., Bryant, J & Parker, A (2018, January). Developing effective individualized education plans (iep) and parent guides for understanding, District presenter for all district highly structured classroom teachers, Oldham County Schools, Crestwood, KY
OTHER PRESENTATIONS
Greer, M., Cochran, L., & Nichter, S. (2019, July). Impact of social media on parent/child relationships, Presented to parents of students in Middle and High School Ministry, Phos Church, Crestwood, KY
Greer, M., Cochran, L., & Nichter, S. (2019, June). School culture, current trends in school and how they impact student self-image and self-esteem, Presented to church staff and various leadership, Phos Church, Crestwood, KY
Cochran, L., Nichter, S., & Greer, M. (2019, June). The importance of time with your student and how to make the best of your family time, Presented to parents of students in Elementary School Ministry, Phos Church, Crestwood, KY
Greer, M. (2019, January). The fifth artery: A survivor’s guide to faith, Presented to church body in overcoming the roadblocks of faith after a life threatening event, Phos Church, Crestwood, KY
Greer, M., Cochran, L., & Nichter, S. (2018, December). Building sticky children: How to help your child maintain their faith post high school, Presented to student ministry parents and guardians, Phos Church, Crestwood, KY
Greer, M., Cochran, L., & Nichter, S. (2018, May). Alive volunteer star training, Presented to Alive Sports Camp volunteers, Phos Church, Crestwood, KY
Cochran, L., Nichter, S., & Greer, M. (2018, April). Alive sports camp 2.0, Presented to volunteers working the annual outreach sports camp, Phos Church, Crestwood, KY Greer, M. , Cochran, L., & Nichter, S. (2017, May). Alive volunteer star training, Presented to
Alive Sports Camp volunteers, Phos Church, Crestwood, KY
Cochran, L., Nichter, S., & Greer, M. (2017, April). Alive sports camp 2.0, Presented to volunteers working the annual outreach sports camp, Phos Church, Crestwood, KY Greer, M. & Nichter, S. (2017, February). Navigating sexual abuse, death and other hardships
with children/teen, Presented to parents with students in student ministry, Phos Church, Crestwood, KY
Greer, M. & Nichter, S. (2016, November). Navigating sexual abuse, death and other hardships with children/teen, Presented to church staff and various leadership, Phos Church,
Crestwood, KY
Greer, M., Cochran, L., & Nichter, S. (2016, May). Alive volunteer training, Presented to Alive Sports Camp volunteers, Phos Church, Crestwood, KY
Greer, M. (2016, May). Making your sports camp come alive, Presented to volunteers preparing for their first sports camp, First Baptist Church , Danville, KY
Cochran, L., Nichter, S., & Greer, M. (2016, April). Alive sports camp design and you, Presented to volunteers working the annual outreach sports camp, Phos Church, Crestwood, KY
SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
2014- Present Kentucky Department of Education: Professional License Moderate to Severe Disabilities Education (P-12)
2014-Present Kentucky Department of Education: Professional License Elementary Education (K-6)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
2020- Present American Education Research Association
2019-Present Council for Exceptional Children: Teacher Education Division 2019-Present Association of Doctoral Students in Exceptional Education 2010- Present Council of Exceptional Children – Student Member
2011-2015 Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honors Society 2010-2015 Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
March 2021 Pearls of Wisdom Early Career Award Committee-Student Member
December 2020-Present Teaching Exceptional Children Reviewer
September 2020-Present AERA Division K Conference Proposal Reviewer
August 2020-Present Simulation and Gaming Reviewer
June -August 2020 Creator of New Crew Video Compilation: A New PhD Student’s Guide to the Program Video Library
May 2020-Present Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida University of Central Florida Program Coordinator.
March-April 2020 UCP Live! Creative Team, United Cerebral Palsy Charter Schools.
March-April 2020 UCP Live! Design Team, United Cerebral Palsy Charter Schools.
August 2019- May 2020 Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida, Math small group instructor.
2018 Alternate Assessment Committee, team member of student sample modification team.
2014 Eagles Unified (Special Olympics) Basketball Coach.
2014 Best Buddies Coordinator at Eastern High School
RELEVANT SERVICE
2015- 2019 Alive Sports Camp Volunteer Coordinator
2015-2019 Alive Sports Camp Event Coordinator
2014-2018 Safe Haven (Ministry for Families with Special Needs) Coordinator
2018 Phos Church Women’s Retreat Event and Curriculum Coordinator
2017-2018 Love, Loud, Local (L3) Project Coordinator
2015-2018 Phos Church Children’s Ministry Curriculum Manager
2015-2018 Phos Church Children’s Ministry Volunteer Coordinator
PUBLICATIONS
Peer Reviewed: Published or Accepted
Greer, M. (2021, August) Who decides? Power, disability, and education administration: Book chapter seeing the able- From the eyes of a little sister. American Educational Research Association.
Singleton, T., Edelen, D., Kebreab, L., Greer, M., Caton, J., Brewer, J., Bush, S. B., & Mohr- Schroeder, M. (2020, August). Integrated STEM learning: Ensuring access in virtual settings. The Elementary STEM Journal.
Greer, M. & Pierce, C. (2020, July). 5 Stepping stones to connect the parent to the classroom during non-traditional instruction. In Proceedings of EdMedia + Innovate Learning (pp.
37-41). Online, The Netherlands: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
Non-Peer Reviewed: Published or Accepted
Pierce, C. & Greer, M. (2021, April) Strengths of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder:
Through the lens of a teacher. Time Timer.
Greer, M. (2020, January 7). A vocabulary based solution for all learners. Kentucky Teacher.
Peer Reviewed: In Review
Greer, M. (under review) Wholehearted teaching: Cultivating joy in the darkness. The Teacher Advocate
Dieker, L., Greer, M., & Lannan, A. (under review). Digital Equity for Students with Language-Based Needs: But who needs words – it’s mathematics? Mathematics Teacher:
Learning & Teaching.
