Masullo, Susan G. (sm2053)

Susan Garni Masullo, Ph.D. is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the Advanced Certificate in Literacy offered within the programs in Applied Sciences of Learning and Special Education at Teachers College. Formerly, she was the Director of the Reading Practicums in the Reading Specialist Program at Teachers College. Prior to coming to TC, Dr. Masullo had an extensive career as a reading/learning specialist working with children, adolescents and adults who struggle with literacy as well as academic and learning tasks. Her professional interests involve the clinical applications of research to literacy assessment and intervention across the lifespan.  She is frequently asked to consult in K-12 schools and professional organizations on reading, writing, and learning disabilities, and presents at conferences on related topics. She currently serves on the Board of Advisors of the New York Branch of The Reading League. In her free time, she enjoys maintaining a small private practice working with older adolescents and adults. 

B.A., Thomas More College, Fordham University; M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University; Ph.D., Fordham University

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:  

• Reading Specialist (K-12):  New York State
• Reading Specialist (K-12):  New York City
• Special Education (K-12):  New York State
• Elementary Education (N-6):  New York State
• Common Branches (K-6):  New York City

Reading and learning disabilities, including the identifcation and treatment of dyslexia. Assessment in reading and writing.  Research that informs intervention in literacy. Adult literacy; vocational and workplace literacy.

Masullo, S.G. The Art of Questioning in Comprehension.  Everyone Reading Annual Conference, New York, January 8, 2024.

Perin, D. & Masullo, S.G. Writing Intervention for High School and Adult Students. Everyone Reading Annual Conference, New York, March 5, 2019.

Masullo, S.G. Academic Language: It's Not All About Readability.  Everyone Reading Annual Conference, New York, March 6, 2018. 

Masullo, S.G., Bhat, V., Dernikos, B., Mosher, S., & Patel, P. Research Based Comprehension Strategies You Can Use.  Summer Institute for Continuing and Professional Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, July 12-13, 2017 and July 11-12, 2016.

Masullo, S.G., Finn, R., Kent, R., Rhea, A., & Rojas, A. Combining Reading and Writing Interventions for Struggling High School Students.  Everyone Reading, Annual Conference, New York, February 29, 2016. 

Masullo, S.G., Bhat, V., Dernikos, B., Mosher, S., & Patel, P.  Research Update:  Teaching Implications for Struggling Readers in Elementary and Middle School.  Summer Institute for Continuing Professional Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, July 8-9, 2015 and July 29-30, 2014.

Masullo, S.G., & Blong, M.  Close Reading:  Reading for Deeper Meaning. Everyone Reading Annual Conference, New York, March 4, 2015.