Manager Assistant

Mato Topa Augustine

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

BACB Certification Number 1-10-7442

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Cell: 508.733. 6392 Email: ********@*****.***

EDUCATION

2010 Master’s of Science, Applied Behavior Analysis. Graduated Summa Cum

Laude, Northeastern University, Boston MA, May 2010.

Thesis title: The Effects of Psychotropic Medication on the Behavior of

Children with Autism. Thesis advisor: Jason Bourret

2007 Bachelor’s of Science, Psychology (Applied Behavior Analysis), English

minor. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, December 2007.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Lead BCBA

Hope Network Center for Autism, Ann Arbor/Grand Rapids, MI

May 2013 – Jan 2014

Responsibilities: Created and implemented behavior plans for children upon initial

assessment using functional behavior assessments. Developed and implemented skill

acquisition programs with an emphasis on Skinner’s Verbal Behavior. Interviewed and

trained new staff as well as provided regular supervision. Created protocols for training

and clinic policies in collaboration with other BCBA. Wrote treatment review reports for

parents and insurance companies.

Behavior Analyst-Consultant

Applied Behavior Analysis Learning Services (ABLS), Newton, MA

Aug 2012 – May 2013

Responsibilities: Conducted & analyzed skills assessments including the Verbal Behavior

Milestones Assessment & Placement Program (VB-MAPP) & functional behavior

assessment (FBA). Developed & monitored skill acquisition programs & behavior plans

including early intervention, school and home- based. Provided supervision and training

for behavior therapists to implement programs/plans. Consulted with parents and

educators on individual cases. Supervised paraprofessionals obtaining BCBA

certification.

Social Skills Group Leader-Supervising BCBA

Social Enrichment Program/Integrated Center for Child Development (ICCD),

Canton, MA

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Aug 2012 – May 2013

Responsibilities: Led weekly social groups for children with autism between the ages of

3-12 focusing on play, conversation and friendship skills. Developed curriculum based on

evidence based practices to teach specific skills. Monitored the progress of individual

students and wrote quarterly progress. Spoke to parents about home concerns and

progress. Supervised and provided feedback to group assistant.

Direct Care Supervisor

Research and Psychotropic Medication Side Effects Role New England Center for

Children, Staff Intensive Unit, Southborough MA

Aug 2011 – Aug 2012

Responsibilities: Worked 1:1 and in groups with students with developmental disabilities

and severe problem behavior in a residential program. Supervised staff and manage crisis

situation as direct care supervisor. Performed and evaluated informative assessments such

as functional analysis, demand and preference assessments; maintain behavior graphs and

prepare materials for medication reviews; present data and lead discussion at weekly

clinical meetings.

Reading and Language Instructer

New England Center for Children, Abu Dhabi UAE

Sept 2010 – Aug 2011

Responsibilities: Provided reading and language instruction to teenager with autism using

evidence based practices. Developed and implemented curriculum and wrote monthly

progress reports. Provided daily lessons to typically developing teenagers (ages 13 and

17) on a variety of topics including literature, grammar and humanities.

Case Manager

New England Center for Children, Early Intensive Intervention Preschool,

Southborough MA

Jan 2008 – Sept 2010

Responsibilities: Provided instruction for children focusing on communication, social,

play and self-help skills through the use of discrete trials and natural learning

opportunities. Collected and analyzed data; managed student materials and conducted

weekly home trainings with parents.

Behavior Technician

Croyden Avenue School, Kalamazoo MI

Jan 2007- Dec 2007

Responsibilities: Worked 1:1 with a preschool student in an ABA classroom 10 hours per

week (discrete trial training). Performed preference assessments; assisted children in

participating in classroom activities; analyzed procedures for weaknesses and suggest

interventions; author, track, and implement a new procedure.

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Association for Behavior Analysis Summer 2008 – Present

Berkshire Association for Behavior Summer 2008 – Present

Analysis and Therapy (BABAT) Assoc.

for Women in Science Fall 2011 – Present

Assoc. for Professional Behavior Analysts Winter 2011 – Present

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Augustine MT, Bourret J, Glodowski K (2012, April). Evaluating the Effects of

Psychotropic Medication using Direct Assessment and Indirect Analyses. Poster

presented at The 2nd Annual Convention for the Association of Professional Behavior

Analysts, Tampa, FL.

Potter J, Hanley G, Augustine MT (2012, April). Identifying Client Preference for and

other Stakeholder Acceptability of Treatments to Decrease Stereotopy. Poster presented

at The 2nd Annual Convention for the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts,

Tampa, FL.

Glodowski K, Bourret J, Augustine MT (2012, April). The Effects of Anti-Psychotic

Medication on Differing Operant Classes of Problem Behavior. Poster presented at The

2nd Annual Convention for the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, Tampa,

FL.

Augustine MT, Bourret J (2010, May). The Effects of Psychotropic Medication on the

Behavior of Individuals with Autism. Symposia presented at The 35th Annual

Convention of the Association for Applied Behavior Analysis International, Phoenix, AZ.

Symposia presented at the meeting of the Berkshire Association for Behavioral &

Therapy Conference, Amherst, MA.

Potter JN, Hanley GP, Augustine MT, Phelps MC (2010, May). A Longitudinal Study of

Stereotypy as Reinforcement to Increase Functional Play Skills in Children Diagnosed

with Autism. Symposia presented at the meeting of the Association for Applied Behavior

Analysis International, San Antonio, TX.

Sveinbjornsdottir B, Augustine MT, Dickson CA, Guilhardi P (2009, October).

Descriptive Assessment of Problem Behavior During Transitions. Poster presented at The

29th Annual Convention of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and

Therapy, Amherst MA.

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant

Concepts & Principles of Behavior Analysis (PSY 3600)

Fall 2006

Responsibilities: Attended class; assisted professor in class or during exams; held office

hours weekly and assisted students; organized and corrected homework assignments;

entered student grades. Supervisor: Jim E. Carr.

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