Providing High-Quality Exam Tutoring
and Fieldwork Supervision for
Aspiring Behavior Analysts
Learn from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with nearly 30 years of experience.
Assisting your pathway to success is my top priority!
Welcome to Behavioral Compass!
I’m Michael LaPaglia and as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), I want you to succeed. Therefore, I provide collaborative and professional support to all of my students and supervisees.
As an adjunct instructor, BACB Fieldwork Supervisor, and tutor, I have spent years inspiring students, technicians, and caregivers to become effective and ethical practitioners of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Through BCBA or RBT Exam Tutoring and BACB Fieldwork Supervision, you’ll receive the tools and resources needed to reach your career goals.
For the provision of high-quality ABA services, my career encompasses extensive experience in clinics, schools, and homes.
No matter where you are on your career path, developing a plan encourages you to stay focused. My proven skillset in Behavior Analysis will help you stay on track!
Are you looking for career advice? Let’s chat!
What Can I Help With?
BCBA and RBT Exam Tutoring
I’ve helped many students reach their goals via teaching, training, and supervising. And yes, I passed the BCBA exam on the first try!
As an Exam Tutor, I will help you study like a Behavior Analyst.
BACB Fieldwork Supervision
Through remote supervision you will develop a deeper knowledge of the practices of Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA).
High-quality BACB Fieldwork Supervision will help you reach the goal of becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst!
I will work diligently to ensure my supervisees are well prepared for entering the field and becoming successful Behavior Analysts.
Valuable Behavior Analyst Career Advice
Honesty
Top Priority
Honesty and transparency drive my teaching and supervision sessions. You won’t find BS here. I present the truth, even if it hurts a bit. None of us are perfect. So, it’s okay, to hear constructive criticism given with concern for you and your present/future clients. My advice can give you an honest path to success.
Consistency
Managing Expectations
I won’t promise you’ll understand every concept the first time it’s presented. I will teach you how to manage your expectations so that you can implement strategies that will work. Over time. And with consistency. Together, we can help you reach your career goals in as timely a manner as possible.
Experience
Parent, Therapist, Professor
I’ve lived these strategies throughout my professional Behavior Analyst career. I’ve seen firsthand what works and what doesn’t. You should learn from someone you trust. I love teaching and I deeply respect the field of Behavior Analysis. And my student feedback is very important to me. As your mentor, I’ll be available to answer all of your career questions.
TESTIMONIALS
My Students Motivate Me
Easily one of the most effective & engaging teachers I’ve ever learned from.
He is amazing. I am in awe of his commitment to teaching and to the work that he does as a BCBA.
Mr. LaPaglia did a wonderful job of addressing the class in an enthusiastic and relative manner. He engaged us like professionals and stimulated discussions that were applicable to our work as teachers and those in the field of ABA.
Please note that these testimonials are unsolicited from the course evaluations of past graduate students.
My Approach To Teaching
I strive to present easy-to-understand objectives in all areas of practice of ABA. I never expect perfection, therefore, everyone has a chance to succeed.
As a BCBA, I have seen how real-life variables often interfere with learning.
“The foundation of my teaching philosophy relies upon presenting the principles, concepts, and procedures of Behavior Analysis in a common sense manner.”
ABA Colleagues
Let’s work together! I view all of my students and supervisees as colleagues. We’re all committed to designing and implementing Behavior Analytic interventions to improve socially significant human behavior that will improve the quality of life for our clients.
During your supervision or later career, you will likely help many individuals. Consider those you might help: a family, teacher, child, parent, guardian, case manager, group home director, and more!
With my expertise, you’ll learn to implement effective strategies as you support those in need.
I will share that parents play a vital role in their child’s development. While we are specialists in ABA, they know their child best.