About Me
Emma Devine, M.S., BCBA
I am currently a second-year Applied Behavior Analysis Ph.D. student at the University of South Florida (USF). I am a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and have worked both in-clinic and in clients' homes. I served as the instructor of record for both an undergraduate in-person class and a master's online class throughout the past 4 semesters. I started my teaching journey during my master's program at Florida State University (FSU) where I served as a teaching assistant for an undergraduate course, General Psychology. During this time, I also served as a teaching assistance for three additional courses: Fundamentals of Behavior Analysis (undergraduate), Practicum III (master's), and Experimental Analysis of Behavior (master's & Ph.D.). My students usually describe my teaching style as passionate, objective-driven, and person-centered. I look forward to continuing to demonstrate my passion for teaching and behavior analysis!
Education
2023-present
University of South Florida
Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis
2021-2023
Florida State University
Master of Science in Psychology: Applied Behavior Analysis
2016-2020
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis
Minor: Anthropology
University of South Florida (USF)
Instructor of Record - Fundamentals of Behavior Analysis (Undergraduate, in-person)
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Spring 2024
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Summer 2024
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Instructor of Record - Applied Behavior Analysis & Developmental Disabilities (Graduate, online)
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Fall 2024
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Spring 2025
Co-Instructor - Fundamentals of Behavior Analysis (Undergraduate, in-person)
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Fall 2023
Teaching Assistant - Practicum III (Graduate, in-person)
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Fall 2023
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Teaching Assistant - Experimental Analysis of Behavior (Graduate, in-person)
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Fall 2024
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Teaching
Florida State University (FSU)
​Teaching Assistant - General Psychology (Undergraduate, in-person)
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Fall 2022
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Research
University of South Florida (USF)
Collaborate with Dr. Sarah Bloom and other members of her lab on a variety of research topics including modifying functional analysis methodology, assessment and prevention of relapse, teaching drowning prevention to children with ASD, and the utility of a functional analysis screening tool to identify automatic reinforcement subtypes. Research responsibilities include attending weekly meetings to discuss project data and procedures, assisting with master’s theses, observing at the clinic affiliated with Dr. Bloom’s lab, and training & mentoring master’s students. August 2023 - Present
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Manuscripts in Preparation:
Devine, E., Bloom, S., Clay, C. The use of virtual reality to assess covert behavior in an overt environment.
Devine, E. & Bloom, S. Reinstatement analysis: A comparison of extinction and differential reinforcement of other behavior.
Devine, E. & Bloom, S. Investigating instructional methods to teach children with autism spectrum disorder drowning prevention skills.
Howell, S., Devine, E., Bloom, S. Functional analysis screening for subtypes of automatic reinforcement within a matching law paradigm.
Hinderliter, R., Bloom, S., Devine, E. The use of self-monitoring and mixed schedules to decrease stereotypy.
Florida State University (FSU)
​Collaborated with Dr. Leah Koehler on functional analysis and screening procedure to assess for automatically maintained behaviors, conduct literature review, create Institution Review Board (IRB) proposal outline, attend biweekly meetings to develop methodological variances to Slanzi et. al (2022). November 2022 – May 2023
University of Florida (UF)
Collaborated with Dr. Tim Vollmer 6 hours per week to develop Computer Based Instruction and Discrete Trial Training research, attend weekly meetings to design research methodology, observed experimentation on lever pressing, collected data and calculated Interobserver Agreement (IOA) for the assessment of the function of social interaction in children with ASD, conducted literature reviews, presented research findings to other researchers in the Behavior Analysis Research Center, and participated in instructional videos. January 2019 – March 2020
Leadership & Community Involvement
Professional memberships
Florida Association for Behavior Analysis: April 2020 – Present
Association for Behavior Analysis International: April 2020 – Present
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USF Beta Chi - Bull’s Organization for Behavior Analysis: November 2023 – Present
USF CBCS Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Student Subcommittee: April 2024 - Present
Leadership
Treasurer
USF Beta Chi – Bull’s Organization for Behavior Analysis: May 2024 – Present
Volunteer work
DLF 8th Annual Ballroom Extravaganza Fundraiser - September 2024
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Volunteered to aid the behavior management team for dancers with autism spectrum disorder and other special needs
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Help de-escalate challenging behaviors among dancers and attendees with disabilities
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Supervise the sensory room and ensure dancers’ sensory and behavioral needs are met
USF & Tampa Midtown Rotary Club’s Annual Cycling for Autism - October 2023
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Volunteered to direct cyclists along the trail
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Ensured safety of the cyclists during the entirety of the race
FSU ECAP Annual Auction for Autism Awareness – April 2022 and April 2023
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Reached out to local businesses to seek donations to help fund behavior analytic services for children in the Panama City, FL area
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Volunteered to administer tickets, deliver prizes, supervise children’s play area, and supervise the photo booth