Presentations
Invited Speaker Engagements (United States and International)
Molina, S. C. (2023, June). Educating the whole person: Nurturing empathy in students. Global Education Conference, Bangalore, India.
Kalyanpur, M., Boruah, P., Molina, S. C., & Shenoy, S. (2023, April 13-16). English language education and students from low-income income backgrounds in the Indian context: Service or Disservice? Annual Education Research Association Conference, Chicago, IL.
Molina, S. C. (2023, March 22-24). Decolonizing the English language classroom: A guide to self-reflexive classrooms.
International TESOL Convention & English Language Expo, Portland, OR.
Molina, S. C. (2023, February). English as a medium of instruction: Critical considerations for pedagogical practice. San Diego, CA. Presented at the University of San Diego to 37 professors from Tec de Monterrey.
Molina, S. C. (2023, January). Leading with love, hope, and understanding is the need of the hour. Future Superintendent’s Retreat, San Diego, CA.
Molina, S. C. (2022, October 22). Critical self-reflective practices to reduce harm in the English language classroom. Florida SSTESOL Conference, Live, Online.
Jimenez-Luque, A. & Molina, S.C. (2022, October). Transforming cultural artifacts in higher education: Unfolding wisdom from DEI and decolonial initiatives. International Leadership Association, International Leadership Association, Live Online.
Molina, S.C. (2022, October 1). Reimagining diversity, equity, and inclusion in English language education.CATESOL Conference, Pasadena, CA.
Packer, Emily & Molina, S.C. (2022, October). Japanese lesson study to improve instruction practice: TESOL practicum course. CATESOL Conference, Pasadena, CA.
Molina, S. C. (2022, July). The role of spirituality & indigenous wisdoms in addressing global challenges: A way forward. Global Conference on Uniting Religions through Spiritual Wisdom, Bangalore, India. (2500 participants and 2300 online views)
Molina, S. C. (2020, March). Culturally responsive pedagogy: Implications for practice in international schools. Marist Brother's International School, Kobe, Japan.
Molina, S. C., Patel, B., & Patel S. (2019, August). Conscious parenting and teaching: Nurturing self-awareness in ourselves and our children. Center for Human Development, Carlisle, Boston.
Molina, S. C. (2019, July). Teaching English as an international language utilizing socioculturally salient approaches. San Diego Diplomacy Council, San Diego, CA. Presented at the University of San Diego to 25 teachers from S. Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
Farmer, R., Farmer, S. & Molina, S. (2019, January). Mindful teacher in human values education. Center for Human Development, Carlisle, Boston in conjunction with the US Academy for Human Excellence.
Molina, S. C. (2017, April). Transforming our instructional practice: Becoming mindful, reflective, practitioners. Los Padres CATESOL Conference, Santa Barbara, CA. - Invited Plenary
Molina, S. C. (2015, March). Empowering Sindhi women through education. Presented at International Women’s Day in Artesia, California. Hosted by International Sindhi Women’s Organization based in the US, UK, and Canada with the mission of empowering Sindhi women through leadership and capacity building.
Molina, S. C. (2015, June). Edu‘care’ and technology solutions: Providing comprehensive assessment and response for equitable outcomes in rural communities. Science for Society, Encinitas, California.
Molina, S. C. (2015, July). Interactive reading strategies: Providing listening and speaking opportunities through reading. Donnguan, China (86 teacher participants).
Molina, S. C. (2015, July). Innovative teaching methodologies. Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani and Thai TESOL organization, Thailand (75 teacher participants).
Conference Presentations (refereed)
Kalyanpur, M., Boruah, P., Molina, S. C., & Shenoy, S. (2023, April 13-16). English language education and students from low-income income backgrounds in the Indian context: Service or Disservice? Annual Education Research Association Conference, Chicago, IL.
Molina, S. C. (2023, March). Decolonizing the English language classroom: A guide to self-reflexive classrooms. International TESOL Convention & English Language Expo, Portland, OR.
Kalyanpur, M., Boruah, P., Molina, S. C., & Shenoy, S. (2023, February). Interrogating the assumptions of hierarchies of language as a medium of instruction. Comparative and International Education Society, Washington D.C.
Molina, S. (February, 2023) Postcolonial theory in praxis: Reimagining language teaching from a decolonial pedagogy of love. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Comparative and International Education Studies Association, Washington, DC.
Molina, S. C. (2022, October). Critical self-reflective practices to reduce harm in the English language classroom. Florida SSTESOL Conference, Live, Online.
Jimenez-Luque, A. & Molina, S.C. (2022, October). Transforming cultural artifacts in higher education: Unfolding wisdom from DEI and decolonial initiatives. International Leadership Association, Live Online.
Molina, S.C. (2022, October). Reimagining diversity, equity, and inclusion in English language education. CATESOL Conference, Pasadena, CA.
Packer, Emily & Molina, S.C. (2022, October). Japanese lesson study to improve instruction practice: TESOL practicum course. CATESOL Conference, Pasadena, CA.
Jimenez-Luque, A. & Molina, S.C. (2021, October). Reimagining leadership through decolonial pedagogies and practices in a westernized university in the United States. Reimagining Leadership Together. International Leadership Association, Live Online, http://www.ila-net.org/htmlemails/conferences/2021/Global28Jan2021.html
Herrera, H. & Molina, S. C. (December 2021). Graduate Writing Center and Aspiring Scholars Workshop. University of San Diego, San Diego, CA
Molina, S. C. (2019, November). Nurturing mindfulness-based practices in teachers through professional learning communities. The Next Wave in K-12 Education: The spiritual core of the whole child. Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City, NY.
Molina, S. C. (2019, October). Japanese lesson study for improving instructional practice in TESOL. California TESOL Association. San Jose, CA.
Molina, S. C. (2019, March). Japanese lesson study for improving instructional practice in TESOL. International TESOL Association. Atlanta, GA.
Trans, T. H., Evans, E., Sun., Y & Molina, S. (2018, March). Action Research in the Adult Education Classroom. International TESOL Association, Chicago, IL.
Meyers, E., Voth, M., & Molina, S. (2017, April). Developing reflective practitioners through action research in TESOL. Los Padres CATESOL Conference, Santa Barbara, CA.
Woelk, C. & Molina, S. (2017, March). Engaging, enriching and empowering Learners through peacebuilding in ELT. International TESOL Association, Seattle, WA.
Molina, S. C. (2017, March). Using authentic case studies in TESOL teacher education courses. International TESOL Convention, Seattle, WA.
Woelk, C. & Molina, S. C. (2017, March). Engaging, Enriching and Empowering Learners Through Peacebuilding in ELT. International TESOL Convention, Seattle, WA.
Molina, S. C. (2016, April). Developing reflective practitioners through action research in TESOL. International TESOL Convention, Baltimore, MD.
Manasse, M. & Molina, S. C. (2015, November). The need for voice: How true access translates into increased ESL student equity in the community college classroom, University Council of Educational Administration, San Diego, CA. (accepted - could not attend)
Manasee, M. & Molina, S. C. (2014, November). Infusing impactful reading strategies into basic skills and ESL classrooms. California Association of Developmental Education (CalADE), Anaheim, CA.
Molina, S. C. (2014, October). Transnational language teaching: Opportunities, challenges, and implications. California TESOL Conference, Santa Clara, CA.
Molina, S. (2014, March). Mentor text2: Scaffolding reading instruction for community college ESOL. International TESOL Convention, Portland, OR.
Molina, S. (2013, March). Engaging TESOL graduate students with extended learning opportunities. International TESOL Convention, Dallas, TX.
Molina, S. (2012, April). Teach me and I will forget, show me and I may remember, involve me and I will understand: A model for TESOL practicum. Action Research Conference, San Diego, CA.
Deborah, S., Lagerdrost, J., & Molina, S. (2012, October). How writing centers can support ELL graduate students. IWCA (International Writing Centers Association), San Diego, CA,
Molina, S. (2011, October). Teach me and I will forget, show me and I may remember, involve me and I will understand: A model for TESOL practicum. CATESOL Conference, San Diego, CA.
Molina, S. (2011, October). Teaching academic reading and writing skills for advanced ESL. CATESOL Conference, San Diego, CA.
Molina, S. (2011, October). Romanticizing culture: Teacher perceptions of the role of culture in the education of their culturally and linguistically diverse students. California Council on Teacher Education Conference, San Diego, CA.
Molina, S. (2011, July). Defining global education. International Council for the Education of Teachers, Glasgow, Scotland. (co-authored with Dr. Heather Lattimer)
Molina, S. (2011, July). The role of meaning-making and cultural competence in how teachers’ understand and approach their work with linguistically and culturally diverse students. International Council for the Education of Teachers, Glasgow, Scotland.
Molina, S. (2007, October). Popular projects for the ESL classroom. CATESOL Conference, San Diego, CA.
Molina, S. C. (2003, June). Home is the heart of values. International Character Education Conference, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.
Molina, S. C. (1999, April). National standards in action: Japanese K-6. Hawaiian Association of Language Teachers Conference, Honolulu, HI.
Workshop Presentations
Spencer, J. & Molina, S. C. (May, 2022). Graduate student racial identity development. SOLES Race and Equity Workshop Series. University of San Diego, San Diego, CA. (previously presented on December, 20th, 2020 and February, 2021)
Tabet, S., Mathews, K., Molina, S. C. & Griffith (April, 2022) We are not therapists: Pedagogies and practices to support mental wellness. SOLES Pedagogies and Practices PLC Series. University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.
Stolz, S., Martinez M., Molina, S. C. & Griffith, C (February, 2022) Humanizing disability experience in our pedagogies and practices (Part II). SOLES Pedagogies and Practices Professional Learning Community Series. University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.
Stolz, S., Martinez, M., & Molina, S. C. & Griffith, C. (December 2021) Humanizing disability experience in our pedagogies and practices (Part I). SOLES Pedagogies and Practices Professional Learning Community Series. University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.
Griffith, C., Lovette-Colyer, E., & Molina, S. C. (September, 2021). Honoring gender inclusivity and gender inclusive practices in our pedagogies and practices. SOLES Pedagogies and Practices Professional Learning Community Series. University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.
Fabionar, J., Griffith, C., Jimenez-Luque, A., Molina, S. C., & Sanchez, N. (March, 2021). Decolonizing pedagogies and practices 2.0. SOLES Faculty Open House, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA
Jimenez-Luque, A. & Molina, S. C. (November, 2020). Decolonizing pedagogies and practices. SOLES Faculty Open House, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA
Molina, S. C. (August, 2016). Graduate level academic writing and classroom communication: Expectations & practices. SOLES, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA. (previously presented in August of 2014 and 2015).
Molina, S. C. & Sundmacher, D. (January, 2015). Writing and the international student. Center of Educational Excellence, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.
Molina, S. C. (September, 2014). Integrating self-reflection, values, and authenticity in teaching practice. Montessori School of Oceanside, Oceanside, CA.
Molina, S. C. (October, 2014). Teaching English as an international language: A paradigm shift. English Language Academy, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.
Molina, S. C. (January, 2014). How to start off your semester by reflecting on the past – Strategies for engagement on the first day of classes, Center of Educational Excellence, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.
Molina, S. C. (February, 2014). Is this a cultural thing? Collaborative approaches to international student classroom interventions: Exploring multiple identities in the college classroom, Center for Educational Excellence, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.
Molina, S. C., Castonguay, B., Melissa, S, & Otieno, W. (April, 2013). Offering English language training for youth professional development in Nairobi through mobile technology - In collaboration with Kito International organization in Nairobi, Kenya. Mobile Technology Learning Center Research Group.
Molina, S. C. (December, 2013). One-to-one iPad use in an introduction to education course. Center for Educational Excellence, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.
Molina, S. C. (December, 2013). Flipping the classroom in higher education. TEN meeting. University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.
Molina, S. C. (May, 2012). Action research paradigm for TESOL. English Language Academy Teacher Professional Development Session, San Diego, CA.
Mary G. & Molina, S. C. (2006, August). Names, games and groupings. Professional Development Program, Mira Costa Community College, Oceanside, CA.
Molina, S. C. (2000-2005). Sathya Sai education in human values program implementation at the Montessori school of Oceanside. Presented in Los Angeles, Tustin, Hollywood, Lomita, Glendale, Encinitas, San Diego, and Oceanside, CA.
Professional Conferences/Seminars
Recent Professional Development Training
Professional Development Videos
University of Hawai’i, Honolulu, Hawai’i (1999)
Japanese National Standards Video Production and Website. Created lesson plans and content for the national video and website and had my Japanese language classes videotaped for inclusion in the video.
Molina, S. C. (2023, June). Educating the whole person: Nurturing empathy in students. Global Education Conference, Bangalore, India.
Kalyanpur, M., Boruah, P., Molina, S. C., & Shenoy, S. (2023, April 13-16). English language education and students from low-income income backgrounds in the Indian context: Service or Disservice? Annual Education Research Association Conference, Chicago, IL.
Molina, S. C. (2023, March 22-24). Decolonizing the English language classroom: A guide to self-reflexive classrooms.
International TESOL Convention & English Language Expo, Portland, OR.
Molina, S. C. (2023, February). English as a medium of instruction: Critical considerations for pedagogical practice. San Diego, CA. Presented at the University of San Diego to 37 professors from Tec de Monterrey.
Molina, S. C. (2023, January). Leading with love, hope, and understanding is the need of the hour. Future Superintendent’s Retreat, San Diego, CA.
Molina, S. C. (2022, October 22). Critical self-reflective practices to reduce harm in the English language classroom. Florida SSTESOL Conference, Live, Online.
Jimenez-Luque, A. & Molina, S.C. (2022, October). Transforming cultural artifacts in higher education: Unfolding wisdom from DEI and decolonial initiatives. International Leadership Association, International Leadership Association, Live Online.
Molina, S.C. (2022, October 1). Reimagining diversity, equity, and inclusion in English language education.CATESOL Conference, Pasadena, CA.
Packer, Emily & Molina, S.C. (2022, October). Japanese lesson study to improve instruction practice: TESOL practicum course. CATESOL Conference, Pasadena, CA.
Molina, S. C. (2022, July). The role of spirituality & indigenous wisdoms in addressing global challenges: A way forward. Global Conference on Uniting Religions through Spiritual Wisdom, Bangalore, India. (2500 participants and 2300 online views)
Molina, S. C. (2020, March). Culturally responsive pedagogy: Implications for practice in international schools. Marist Brother's International School, Kobe, Japan.
Molina, S. C., Patel, B., & Patel S. (2019, August). Conscious parenting and teaching: Nurturing self-awareness in ourselves and our children. Center for Human Development, Carlisle, Boston.
Molina, S. C. (2019, July). Teaching English as an international language utilizing socioculturally salient approaches. San Diego Diplomacy Council, San Diego, CA. Presented at the University of San Diego to 25 teachers from S. Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
Farmer, R., Farmer, S. & Molina, S. (2019, January). Mindful teacher in human values education. Center for Human Development, Carlisle, Boston in conjunction with the US Academy for Human Excellence.
Molina, S. C. (2017, April). Transforming our instructional practice: Becoming mindful, reflective, practitioners. Los Padres CATESOL Conference, Santa Barbara, CA. - Invited Plenary
Molina, S. C. (2015, March). Empowering Sindhi women through education. Presented at International Women’s Day in Artesia, California. Hosted by International Sindhi Women’s Organization based in the US, UK, and Canada with the mission of empowering Sindhi women through leadership and capacity building.
Molina, S. C. (2015, June). Edu‘care’ and technology solutions: Providing comprehensive assessment and response for equitable outcomes in rural communities. Science for Society, Encinitas, California.
Molina, S. C. (2015, July). Interactive reading strategies: Providing listening and speaking opportunities through reading. Donnguan, China (86 teacher participants).
Molina, S. C. (2015, July). Innovative teaching methodologies. Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani and Thai TESOL organization, Thailand (75 teacher participants).
Conference Presentations (refereed)
Kalyanpur, M., Boruah, P., Molina, S. C., & Shenoy, S. (2023, April 13-16). English language education and students from low-income income backgrounds in the Indian context: Service or Disservice? Annual Education Research Association Conference, Chicago, IL.
Molina, S. C. (2023, March). Decolonizing the English language classroom: A guide to self-reflexive classrooms. International TESOL Convention & English Language Expo, Portland, OR.
Kalyanpur, M., Boruah, P., Molina, S. C., & Shenoy, S. (2023, February). Interrogating the assumptions of hierarchies of language as a medium of instruction. Comparative and International Education Society, Washington D.C.
Molina, S. (February, 2023) Postcolonial theory in praxis: Reimagining language teaching from a decolonial pedagogy of love. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Comparative and International Education Studies Association, Washington, DC.
Molina, S. C. (2022, October). Critical self-reflective practices to reduce harm in the English language classroom. Florida SSTESOL Conference, Live, Online.
Jimenez-Luque, A. & Molina, S.C. (2022, October). Transforming cultural artifacts in higher education: Unfolding wisdom from DEI and decolonial initiatives. International Leadership Association, Live Online.
Molina, S.C. (2022, October). Reimagining diversity, equity, and inclusion in English language education. CATESOL Conference, Pasadena, CA.
Packer, Emily & Molina, S.C. (2022, October). Japanese lesson study to improve instruction practice: TESOL practicum course. CATESOL Conference, Pasadena, CA.
Jimenez-Luque, A. & Molina, S.C. (2021, October). Reimagining leadership through decolonial pedagogies and practices in a westernized university in the United States. Reimagining Leadership Together. International Leadership Association, Live Online, http://www.ila-net.org/htmlemails/conferences/2021/Global28Jan2021.html
Herrera, H. & Molina, S. C. (December 2021). Graduate Writing Center and Aspiring Scholars Workshop. University of San Diego, San Diego, CA
Molina, S. C. (2019, November). Nurturing mindfulness-based practices in teachers through professional learning communities. The Next Wave in K-12 Education: The spiritual core of the whole child. Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City, NY.
Molina, S. C. (2019, October). Japanese lesson study for improving instructional practice in TESOL. California TESOL Association. San Jose, CA.
Molina, S. C. (2019, March). Japanese lesson study for improving instructional practice in TESOL. International TESOL Association. Atlanta, GA.
Trans, T. H., Evans, E., Sun., Y & Molina, S. (2018, March). Action Research in the Adult Education Classroom. International TESOL Association, Chicago, IL.
Meyers, E., Voth, M., & Molina, S. (2017, April). Developing reflective practitioners through action research in TESOL. Los Padres CATESOL Conference, Santa Barbara, CA.
Woelk, C. & Molina, S. (2017, March). Engaging, enriching and empowering Learners through peacebuilding in ELT. International TESOL Association, Seattle, WA.
Molina, S. C. (2017, March). Using authentic case studies in TESOL teacher education courses. International TESOL Convention, Seattle, WA.
Woelk, C. & Molina, S. C. (2017, March). Engaging, Enriching and Empowering Learners Through Peacebuilding in ELT. International TESOL Convention, Seattle, WA.
Molina, S. C. (2016, April). Developing reflective practitioners through action research in TESOL. International TESOL Convention, Baltimore, MD.
Manasse, M. & Molina, S. C. (2015, November). The need for voice: How true access translates into increased ESL student equity in the community college classroom, University Council of Educational Administration, San Diego, CA. (accepted - could not attend)
Manasee, M. & Molina, S. C. (2014, November). Infusing impactful reading strategies into basic skills and ESL classrooms. California Association of Developmental Education (CalADE), Anaheim, CA.
Molina, S. C. (2014, October). Transnational language teaching: Opportunities, challenges, and implications. California TESOL Conference, Santa Clara, CA.
Molina, S. (2014, March). Mentor text2: Scaffolding reading instruction for community college ESOL. International TESOL Convention, Portland, OR.
Molina, S. (2013, March). Engaging TESOL graduate students with extended learning opportunities. International TESOL Convention, Dallas, TX.
Molina, S. (2012, April). Teach me and I will forget, show me and I may remember, involve me and I will understand: A model for TESOL practicum. Action Research Conference, San Diego, CA.
Deborah, S., Lagerdrost, J., & Molina, S. (2012, October). How writing centers can support ELL graduate students. IWCA (International Writing Centers Association), San Diego, CA,
Molina, S. (2011, October). Teach me and I will forget, show me and I may remember, involve me and I will understand: A model for TESOL practicum. CATESOL Conference, San Diego, CA.
Molina, S. (2011, October). Teaching academic reading and writing skills for advanced ESL. CATESOL Conference, San Diego, CA.
Molina, S. (2011, October). Romanticizing culture: Teacher perceptions of the role of culture in the education of their culturally and linguistically diverse students. California Council on Teacher Education Conference, San Diego, CA.
Molina, S. (2011, July). Defining global education. International Council for the Education of Teachers, Glasgow, Scotland. (co-authored with Dr. Heather Lattimer)
Molina, S. (2011, July). The role of meaning-making and cultural competence in how teachers’ understand and approach their work with linguistically and culturally diverse students. International Council for the Education of Teachers, Glasgow, Scotland.
Molina, S. (2007, October). Popular projects for the ESL classroom. CATESOL Conference, San Diego, CA.
Molina, S. C. (2003, June). Home is the heart of values. International Character Education Conference, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.
Molina, S. C. (1999, April). National standards in action: Japanese K-6. Hawaiian Association of Language Teachers Conference, Honolulu, HI.
Workshop Presentations
Spencer, J. & Molina, S. C. (May, 2022). Graduate student racial identity development. SOLES Race and Equity Workshop Series. University of San Diego, San Diego, CA. (previously presented on December, 20th, 2020 and February, 2021)
Tabet, S., Mathews, K., Molina, S. C. & Griffith (April, 2022) We are not therapists: Pedagogies and practices to support mental wellness. SOLES Pedagogies and Practices PLC Series. University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.
Stolz, S., Martinez M., Molina, S. C. & Griffith, C (February, 2022) Humanizing disability experience in our pedagogies and practices (Part II). SOLES Pedagogies and Practices Professional Learning Community Series. University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.
Stolz, S., Martinez, M., & Molina, S. C. & Griffith, C. (December 2021) Humanizing disability experience in our pedagogies and practices (Part I). SOLES Pedagogies and Practices Professional Learning Community Series. University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.
Griffith, C., Lovette-Colyer, E., & Molina, S. C. (September, 2021). Honoring gender inclusivity and gender inclusive practices in our pedagogies and practices. SOLES Pedagogies and Practices Professional Learning Community Series. University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.
Fabionar, J., Griffith, C., Jimenez-Luque, A., Molina, S. C., & Sanchez, N. (March, 2021). Decolonizing pedagogies and practices 2.0. SOLES Faculty Open House, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA
Jimenez-Luque, A. & Molina, S. C. (November, 2020). Decolonizing pedagogies and practices. SOLES Faculty Open House, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA
Molina, S. C. (August, 2016). Graduate level academic writing and classroom communication: Expectations & practices. SOLES, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA. (previously presented in August of 2014 and 2015).
Molina, S. C. & Sundmacher, D. (January, 2015). Writing and the international student. Center of Educational Excellence, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.
Molina, S. C. (September, 2014). Integrating self-reflection, values, and authenticity in teaching practice. Montessori School of Oceanside, Oceanside, CA.
Molina, S. C. (October, 2014). Teaching English as an international language: A paradigm shift. English Language Academy, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.
Molina, S. C. (January, 2014). How to start off your semester by reflecting on the past – Strategies for engagement on the first day of classes, Center of Educational Excellence, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.
Molina, S. C. (February, 2014). Is this a cultural thing? Collaborative approaches to international student classroom interventions: Exploring multiple identities in the college classroom, Center for Educational Excellence, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.
Molina, S. C., Castonguay, B., Melissa, S, & Otieno, W. (April, 2013). Offering English language training for youth professional development in Nairobi through mobile technology - In collaboration with Kito International organization in Nairobi, Kenya. Mobile Technology Learning Center Research Group.
Molina, S. C. (December, 2013). One-to-one iPad use in an introduction to education course. Center for Educational Excellence, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.
Molina, S. C. (December, 2013). Flipping the classroom in higher education. TEN meeting. University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.
Molina, S. C. (May, 2012). Action research paradigm for TESOL. English Language Academy Teacher Professional Development Session, San Diego, CA.
Mary G. & Molina, S. C. (2006, August). Names, games and groupings. Professional Development Program, Mira Costa Community College, Oceanside, CA.
Molina, S. C. (2000-2005). Sathya Sai education in human values program implementation at the Montessori school of Oceanside. Presented in Los Angeles, Tustin, Hollywood, Lomita, Glendale, Encinitas, San Diego, and Oceanside, CA.
Professional Conferences/Seminars
- California Commission of Teacher Education Conference. San Diego, CA, October 2023.
- California of Academic Deans from Research Education Institutions, San Diego, CA, October, 2023.
- Education Deans for Justice and Equity Conference, San Diego, CA, Augusts 10-12, 2023.
- California Commission of Teacher Education Conference. San Diego, CA, October 2022.
- Spring Policy Action Network PAN). California Commission of Teacher Credentialing. Virtual Conference, March 2022.
- Series of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion workshops and seminars throughout the year, 2021
- Global education conference. Muddenahalli, India, May 2019.
- ACE leadership conference for department chairs, San Diego, CA, January 2018.
- Tardy, C. M. (2017, April). Teaching to read as a writer. Second Language Writing Interest Group, TESOL International Association.
- Reppen, R. (2017, April). How does grammar fit into advanced writing instruction? Cambridge University Press.
- International TESOL Convention Conference, Seattle, WA March, 2017.
- International TESOL Convention Conference, Baltimore MD, March, 2016.
- Science for Society Conference, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, June, 2016. (Education forum moderator)
- CalADE Conference, Anaheim, CA, November, 2014.
- CATESOL Conference, Santa Clara, CA, October, 2014.
- International TESOL Convention Conference, Portland, OR, March, 2014.
- International TESOL Convention Conference, Dallas, TX, March, 2013.
- CUE (Computer Using Educators Conference), Palm Springs, CA, March, 2012.
- Catholic Social Thought Presentations, University of San Diego, 2011-2012
- CATESOL conference, San Diego, CA, October, 2001; 2007; October 2009, October, 2010; October, 2011
- California Commission on Teacher Education Conference, San Diego, CA, October, 2009; October, 2010; October, 2011.
- Quality Learners of English Learners, WestEd, San Francisco, CA, July, 2009
- Leading Best Practices in Language and Literacy: A Vision for Excellence and Change, Monterey, CA, July, 2008
- International Character Education Conference, University of San Diego, CA, July, 2003
- Sathya Sai Education in Human Values Training, Tustin, CA, January, 2002
- Hawai’i Association of Language Teachers Conference, Honolulu, HI, November 1999.
- The New National Standards for Japanese Workshop with the Education and Training/CTAPS, Honolulu, HI, January, 1999
- Hawai’i Association of Teachers of Japanese Conference, November, 1998
- Institute of Sathya Sai Education in Human Values Training, Puttaparthi, Andra Pradesh India, July, 1998.
Recent Professional Development Training
- Decolonizing Methodologies, Dr. Kakali Bhatacharya (March, 2023)
- Conscious Leadership Workshop Series for Leaders, SOLES (2019-2020)
- Trauma-Informed Pedagogy, TESOL International Organization (April, 2020).
- Advocating for Multilingual Writers through Anti-racist and Translingual Teaching (June, 2020).
- How to be an Anti-Racist, Ibram X. Kendi (July, 2020)
- Building a Pipeline for Black Male Teacher Success (July, 2020)
- Education for a Life of Purpose, Columbia University Teacher’s College (July, 2020).
- Preparing Teachers for Anti-Racist Teaching, California State University (August, 2020).
- Nurturing the Spirit in Your School, Columbia University Teacher’s College (August, 2020).
- Starting the Year Anew, Dr. Lisa Miller, Columbia University Teacher’s College (September, 2020).
- S.T.A.R.S. – SOLES Takes Action Research Seriously (October, 2020).
- How to Have Conversations about Racism with your Students (October, 2020).
- Race, Equity, and Inclusion (REI) Institute Groundwater Training (November, 2020).
- Equity, Engagement, Race, and Viewing Language as Property: A Critical Reimagination of Working with Marginalized Students (February, 2021)
Professional Development Videos
University of Hawai’i, Honolulu, Hawai’i (1999)
Japanese National Standards Video Production and Website. Created lesson plans and content for the national video and website and had my Japanese language classes videotaped for inclusion in the video.