ANGELA D. DOBBINS, Ph.D. University of Houston - Clear Lake 2700 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77058 EDUCATION Doctorate of Philosophy, School Psychology APA Accredited, NASP Approved Program Minor: Research and Evaluation Methodology Concentration: Mathematics Assessment and Intervention Dissertation Title: Progress monitoring in middle school mathematics: Three curriculum-based measures of mathematics proficiency Completed: August 2013 University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Master of Education, School Psychology Completed: May 2012 University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Master of Education, Human Developmental Counseling CACREP Accredited Concentration: Community Counseling Comprehensive Exam Topic: PTSD in college women associated with sexual assault Completed: May 2007 Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Concentration: Developmental Psychology Completed: May 2005 Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN CLINICAL AND RESEARCH INTERESTS Education, Response to Intervention, Mathematics Interventions and Assessment, Curriculum- Based Measurement, Positive Behavioral Supports, Education Program Evaluation, Test Development, Teacher Professional Development, School-Based Treatment for Emotional Disturbance
ACADEMIC POSITIONS Assistant Professor of School Psychology University of Houston-Clear Lake School of Human Sciences and Humanities Houston, TX (August 2014- present) ADDITIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCES Adjunct Faculty Piedmont Valley Community College Charlottesville, VA (May 2014-August 2014) Courses taught - General Psychology Adjunct Faculty Santa Fe Community College Gainesville, FL (August 2011-August 2012) Courses taught - General Psychology and Developmental Psychology Course Instructor: Diversity for Educators EDF 2085 University of Florida College of Education Gainesville, FL (August 2011-May 2012) Academic Tutor for Student Athletes University of Florida University Athletic Association (UAA) Gainesville, FL (August 2010-July 2012) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES Clinical-School Psychology Postdoctoral Research Associate University of Virginia Sheila Johnson Center for Human Services Charlottesville, VA (August 2013- August 2014) Pre-Doctoral School Psychology Intern Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Cypress, TX (August 2012-July 2013) APA Accredited Psychology Internship Program Advanced Practicum Student University of Florida Shands Hospital Department of Adolescent Psychiatry: Behavioral Health Unit Gainesville, FL (May 2010-Decemember 2011) Second Year Practicum Student University of Florida P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School Gainesville, FL (August 2008-June 2010)
First Year Practicum Student Alachua County Schools Archer Elementary Gainesville, FL (August 2008-May 2009) Master s Level Counseling Intern Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Norman Binkley Elementary School Master s Level Counseling Intern Metropolitan General Hospital Nashville, TN (August 2006 May 2007) Counseling Practicum Student United Neighborhood Health Services Nashville, TN (December 2005-May 2006) Counseling Practicum Student Bradford Health Care Services Nashville, TN (August 2005-December 2005) RESEARCH EXPERIENCES Graduate Research Assistant University of Florida College of Education P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School Gainesville, FL (August 2009-August 2011) Transforming Inquiry and Educational Practice Through Response-to-Intervention, USDOE Co-Principal Investigators: Nancy Waldron, Ph.D. and Diana Joyce, Ph.D. Pre-Kindergarten Assessor North East Florida Education Consortium Palatka, FL (August 2009-2010) Graduate Research Assistant University of Florida College of Education Gainesville, FL (September 2008-August 2009) The Influence of Collaborative Professional Development Groups and Coaching on the Literacy Instruction of Upper Elementary Special Education Teachers, USDOE Principal Investigator: Mary Brownell, Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistant and Office Assistant Vanderbilt University, Peabody College of Education Nashville, TN (September 2005-June 2008) Principal Investigator: Lynn Fuchs, Ph.D.
ACADEMIC AWARDS AND HONORS Awarded, Faculty Development Support Fund December 2014 Awarded, Dean s List at Vanderbilt University May 2005 Recipient, Project TIER Fellowship August 2009-2011 Recipient, Social Behavioral Sciences Doctoral Award August 2008-2013 Recipient, College of Education Travel Grant November 2008, 2009 Recipient, College of Education Diversity Scholarship August 2008 Recipient, Florida Board of Education Fellowship June 2008 Recipient, Dean s Scholarship at Vanderbilt University August 2005 SERVICE University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX (2014-2015) Faculty Search Committee Member National Association of School Psychologist Annual Convention Orlando, FL (2015) Mentor University of Florida School Psychology Graduate Student Association (SPGSA) Gainesville, FL (2010-2011) President University of Florida Office of Graduate Minority Programs (OGMP) Gainesville, FL (2010-2011) Graduate Mentor University of Florida School Psychology Graduate Student Association (SPGSA) Gainesville, FL (2009-2010) Treasurer University of Florida Black Graduate Student Organization (BGSO) Gainesville, FL (2008-2010) Community Service Chair RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS Dobbins, A. (in preparation). Measuring student progress towards proficiency in middle school mathematics: A review of the literature. Dobbins, A. & Carbone, C. (in preparation). Factors that influence student performance on standards-based progress monitoring measures in mathematics. Dobbins, A. (in preparation). Progress monitoring in middle school: Three curriculum-based measures for middle school mathematics.
Dobbins, A., Gagnon, J., Ulrich, T. (2014). Teaching geometry to students with math difficulties using graduated and peer-mediated instruction in an RtI model. Preventing School Failure, 58 (1), 17-25. Dobbins, A., Escalada, G., & Waldron, N. (unpublished program evaluation manuscript). Longitudinal growth in reading performance: Influence of RtI implementation on K-2 reading. GRANTS AND FUNDED PROJECTS Dobbins, A. (2014-2015). Progress monitoring for middle school mathematics: The development of three curriculum-based measures. University of Houston- Clear Lake ($2,000). Funded Role: Principal Investigator PROFESSIONAL AND RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS Dobbins, A. (2015). Progress monitoring in middle school mathematics: CBM development and interpretation. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Orlando, FL. Gubi, A., Bocanegra, J., & Dobbins, A. (2015). Graduate programs and the preparation of culturally competent school psychologists. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Orlando, FL. Niznik, M., Dobbins, A., Petit, S., Jacobs, K. (2012). ADHD Rating scales: Information for school counselors. Workshop provided to Elementary School Counselors at Cypress- Fairbanks Independent School District. Dobbins, A., Escalada, G., Waldron, N., Hayes, L., Nortey, A. (2012). Multi-year effects of RTI implementation on elementary reading achievement. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Philadelphia, PA. Dobbins, A., Escalada, G., & Waldron, N. (2011). Longitudinal growth in reading performance: Influence of RtI implementation. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, San Francisco, CA. Dobbins, A., Portell, M., Callahan, A., Tamayo, Y. (2011). Math progress monitoring and tiered instruction: Practical applications. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, San Francisco, CA. Joyce, D., Dobbins, A., Rice, S., Portell, M. (2011). School psychologists counseling in an RtI model. Continuing education workshop presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, San Francisco, CA. Dobbins, A., Tamayo, Y., Callahan, A. (2010). Math progress monitoring and tiered instruction in an RtI Model. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the Florida Association of School Psychologists, Miami, FL.
Lauterbach, A., Dobbins, A., Brownell, M., King, L. (2010). Effective word study and fluency instruction in special education: A classroom view. Lecture presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Nashville, TN. Joyce, D., Wojtalewicz, M., Dobbins, A., Rice, S. (2010). Counseling interventions within an RtI model: Tiers II and III. Continuing education workshop presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Association of School Psychologists, Miami, FL. Dobbins, A., & Kummer, M. (2009). PTSD in Schools: Diagnosis, treatment, interventions and resources. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the Florida Association of School Psychologists, St. Petersburg, FL.