Ph.D., CUNY Graduate School and University Center
Timothy J. Cleary is full professor in the Department
of School Psychology within the Graduate School of Applied and Professional
Psychology (GSAPP) at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. His primary
research interests include the development and application of self-regulated
learning (SRL) and motivation assessment and intervention practices
across academic, athletic, medical, and clinical contexts. Dr. Cleary has
published approximately 60 peer-review journal articles and book chapters, two
edited books addressing SRL practices, and has authored an SRL research-to-practice
book for K-12 teachers. Throughout his career, Dr. Cleary has received
extensive extramural grant funding as PI and co-PI from prestigious
organizations (National Science Foundation, Department of Education, Spencer
Foundation), with the total funding approaching $13 million. Dr. Cleary teaches
courses in learning theory and academic interventions, learning disabilities,
and statistics. He frequently consults with school districts regarding the
provision of optimal motivational and SRL interventions and routinely conducts
professional development trainings for teachers and psychologists throughout
the country.