Paula L. Ogston-Nobile

Paula L. Ogston-Nobile
[email protected]
Address
Business:
Virginia Commonwealth University
808 W. Franklin Street, Room 304
Richmond, VA 23221
Education
December, 2013 (expected)
PhD, Psychology. Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Psychology
May, 2010
M.S., Psychology. Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Psychology
May, 2004
B.A., Psychology. Michigan State University, Department of Psychology
May, 2004
B.A., Studio Art. Michigan State University, Department of Art and Art History
Professional Experience
April 2013-present; April 2012-July 2012
Evaluation Coordinator; Research Assistant. Virginia Commonwealth University, School of
Education, Department of Teaching and Learning, The Literacy Institute; Richmond, Virginia
Coordination of evaluation of early literacy programs. Administer early literacy assessments with
preschool and school age children; conduct formal classroom observations; database management.
Supervisor: Christopher E. Chin, PhD
May 2009-August 2011
Graduate Research Assistant. Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Education,
Department of Special Education and Disability Policy; Richmond, Virginia
Provided behavioral support to preschool teachers. Instructed teachers on use of educational
strategies as part of classroom-based intervention. Administered developmental and early literacy
assessments with preschool age children. Conducted observational coding, managed data and aided in
development of teacher–child interaction direct observation system. Trained peers on direct observation
coding system and provided research coordination support.
Supervisors: Maureen A. Conroy, PhD; Kevin Sutherland, PhD; Abigail Vo, PhD.
May 2010-December 2010
Personal Attendant/Companion Care. Public Partnerships, LLC, Family respite; Glen Allen,
Virginia
Provided occasional respite care for a young woman with a complex psychiatric profile.
January 2010-May 2010
Practicum Student/Extern. Virginia Commonwealth, collaboration with Department of
Psychology, Faison School for Autism and VA-LEND (Leadership and Education in
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities); Richmond, Virginia
Conducted an evaluation of parents’ perceptions of resources and support available at the Faison
School. Facilitated and transcribed focus groups; created and distributed online survey to parents.
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Analyzed transcriptions and survey data. Prepared and presented school with evaluation, summary,
findings and recommendations.
Supervisors: Faye Z. Belgrave (VCU), PhD; Kathy Matthews, PhD (Faison); Donald Oswald
(VA-LEND)
August 2009-May 2011
Trainee. Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia-Leadership and Education in
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND); Richmond, Virginia
Received advanced level interdisciplinary leadership training through VA-LEND; program is
designed for those who work with individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Supervisors: Donald Oswald, PhD; Janet H. Willis, MPH, RD
January 2009-May 2009
Program Evaluation Support. Virginia Commonwealth University, collaboration Department of
Psychology and East District Family Resource Center; Richmond, Virginia
Assisted in evaluation of treatment fidelity of a parenting program for low-SES parents.
Developed evaluation materials, conducted observation sessions, and prepared report for agency.
Supervisor: Faye Z. Belgrave, PhD
October 2008-May 2009
Research Assistant. Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Special Education and
Disability Policy; Richmond, Virginia
Administered literacy based intervention to young children diagnosed with an autism spectrum
disorder. Provided data management support.
Supervisor: Maureen A. Conroy, PhD
May 2008-September 2008
Research Assistant. Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Pediatric Dentistry;
Richmond, Virginia
Prepared manuscripts for scholarly journal publication (e.g. edited, updated literature
review/references, created figures/tables, assisted with journal submission).
Supervisor: Tegwyn Brickhouse, DDS, PhD
August 2004-August 2007
Research Assistant. Yale University, Child Study Center, Developmental Disabilities Clinic; New
Haven, Connecticut
Administered parent interviews and developmental tests. Assisted with design, administration,
coding and analysis of eye-tracking and behavioral research protocols. Assisted with manuscripts (e.g.
edited, updated literature review/references, created figures/tables) and preparation for presentations
preparation. Data management.
Supervisors: Kasia Chawarska, PhD; Suzanne Macari, PhD
October 2003-July 2004
Research Assistant. Michigan State University, Department of Psychology, Psycholinguistics and
Visual Cognition Laboratory; East Lansing, Michigan
Administered of studies of visual cognition, using eye-tracking technology. Prepared images and
other digital stimuli for use with eye-tracking experiments.
Supervisor: Dan Gajewski, PhD
August 2003-December 2003
Data Management. Michigan State University, Department of Psychology, The Mother Infant
Study; East Lansing, Michigan
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Database management for longitudinal domestic violence study.
Supervisors: Alytia Levendosky, PhD; Shallimar Jones, PhD
January 2003-August 2003
Interviewer. Michigan State University, Department of Psychology, The Resilient Child Study;
East Lansing, Michigan
Administered structured in-home interviews with women and their children who were affected by
domestic violence. Interviews covered personality characteristics, self-esteem, depression, community
resources, and family functioning. Utilized extensive tracking procedures in order to maintain contact
families and schedule interviews.
Supervisors: Cris Sullivan, PhD; Mei Chao, M.A.
Teaching Experience
August 2011-Present
Parenting Program Instructor. Virginia Commonwealth University, collaboration between
Department of Psychology and Virginia Department of Corrections; Richmond, Virginia.
Administer 8-session parenting program to currently incarcerated fathers and mothers at prisons
in central Virginia. Lectured and facilitate discussions on general child development and parenting issues,
as well as topics specific to incarcerated parents.
Supervisors: Barbara J. Myers, PhD; Sue Kennon, M.S.
August 2008-May 2009
Graduate Teaching Assistant. Virginia Commonwealth University, collaboration between
Department of Psychology and Department of Correctional Education, Service Learning in Youth in
Corrections; Richmond, Virginia
Coordinated with the Virginia Department of Corrections and Department of Juvenile Justice to
provide undergraduate tutors for residents at juvenile correctional facilities. Assigned and graded student
journals.
Supervisors: Deron M. Phipps, J.D.; Barbara J. Myers, PhD
August 2007-May 2008
Teaching Instructor. Virginia Commonwealth University, collaboration between Department of
Psychology and local schools, Service Learning in Child Psychology; Richmond, Virginia
Coordinated with school administrators and VCU undergraduates to provide tutoring assistance
for pre-k through high-school students. VCU undergraduates enrolled in this course committed to weekly
volunteering at a diverse range of education sites (preschool, school for children with autism, alternative
high school, urban elementary school). As part of this course’s in-class component, facilitated student
discussions on their tutoring experiences in relation to major topics in child psychology. Assigned and
graded papers, journals, and presentations.
Supervisor: Barbara J. Myers, PhD
Service
April 2011-Present
Behavior Review Committee Volunteer. Faison School for Autism; Richmond, Virginia
Meet with Faison School staff to review student data and current behavioral plan; provide
recommendations and suggestions for meeting students’ needs and determined behavioral goals.
Point of Contact: Kathy Matthews, PhD
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August 2009-May 2012
Graduate Mentor. Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Psychology, Students for
the Advancement of Psychology (SAP); Richmond, Virginia
Met with undergraduate student mentees to discuss post-graduation plans; provided students with
assistance in development of personal statement and CV/resume.
January 2012
Manuscript Reviewer. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Publications
Sutherland, K.S., Conroy, M.A., Vo, A., Abrams, L., Ogston, P. (Published online before print November
7, 2012). An Initial Evaluation of the Teacher–Child Interaction Direct Observation System:
Measuring Teacher–Child Interaction Behaviors in Classroom Settings. Assessment for Effective
Intervention.
Conroy, M.A., Sutherland, K.S., Vo, A., Carr, S.E., & Ogston, P. (Published online before print March
14, 2013). Early Childhood Teachers’ Use of Effective Instructional Practices and the Collateral
Effects on Young Children’s Behavior. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions.
Oswald, D.P., Bodurtha, J., Willis, J., Gilles, D.L., Christon, L., Ogston, P. & Tlusty. S. (2011).
Disparities in the Clinical Encounter: Virginia's African-American Children with Special Health
Care Needs. ISRN Pediatrics. Volume 2011.
Ogston, P. Myers, B., Mackintosh, V. (2011). Hope and Worry Among Mothers of Children with an
Autism Spectrum Disorder or Down Syndrome. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 5,
1378-1384.
Conference Presentations
Ogston, P., Mackintosh, V., Myers, B.J. (May 2012). Topics of Worry in Mothers of Children with an
Autism Spectrum Disorder or Down Syndrome. Poster presented at the International Meeting for
Autism Research; Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Carr, S., Conroy, M., Ogston, P., Sutherland, K. (May, 2011). Promoting Social, Emotional, and
Behavioral Competence in Young High-Risk Children: a Preventative Classroom-Based Early
Intervention Model. Poster presented at the Applied Behavior Analysis Conference; Denver,
Colorado.
Ogston, P., Myers, B., Mackintosh, V. (May 2010). Hope and Worry in Mothers of Children with Autism
and Down Syndrome. Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research;
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Ogston, P., Christon, L., Carr, S., Myers, B., Mackintosh, V. (April 2009). Parenting Stress reported by
Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Down Syndrome. Poster presented at
the Society for Research in Child Development; Denver, Colorado.
Christon, L., Ogston, P., Carr, S., Myers, B., Mackintosh, V. (April 2009). Choosing Treatments for
Autism: Use of Complementary and Alternative Medical (CAM) Treatments by Parents of
Children with Autism. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development;
Denver, Colorado.
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Carr, S., Christon, L., Ogston, P., Mackintosh, V., Myers, B. (April 2009). Parents' Feeling of Hope in
Families with a Child in the Autism Spectrum. Poster presented at the Society for Research in
Child Development; Denver, Colorado.
Macari, S., Chawarska, K., Ogston, P., Hannigen, S. (May 2007). Exploratory Analysis of the Latent
Variables Differentiating Toddlers with Autism, PDD-NOS, Language Delay, and Global
Developmental Delay. Talk presented at the 2007 International Meeting for Autism Research;
Seattle, Washington.
Hannigen, S., Ogston, P., Macari, S., Chawarska, K. (May 2007). Gaze Following Performance in
Toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Delay. Poster presented at the
2007 International Meeting for Autism Research; Seattle, Washington.
Ogston, P., Hannigen, S., Macari, S., Chawarska, K. (March 2007). Impaired Sensitivity to Directional
Gaze Cues in 14 to 24-month-old Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental
Delay. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development; Boston,
Massachusetts.
Chawarska, K., Latz, J., Buchanan, J., Ogston, P., Volkmar, F. (June 2006). Impairments in Human and
Monkey Face Recognition in 2-year-old Toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder and
Developmental Delay. Poster presented at the 2006 International Meeting for Autism Research;
Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Conferences, workshops & trainings attended
May 2010–International Meeting for Autism Research, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
September 2009–Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Training, Greensboro, North Carolina
April 2009–Society for Research in Child Development, Boston, Massachusetts
April 2007–Society for Research in Child Development, Boston, Massachusetts
May 2006–International Meeting for Autism Research, Montreal, Quebec
May 2005–International Meeting for Autism Research, Boston, Massachusetts
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