Paula L. Ogston-Nobile ogstonpl@vcu.edu 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. 1 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 2 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 3 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. 4 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 5