CURRICULUM VITA. Richard P. Zipoli, Jr.

CURRICULUM VITA Richard P. Zipoli, Jr. Department of Communication Disorders Southern Connecticut State University 501 Crescent Street Davis Hall, 012-F New Haven, CT 06511 203-392-5135 zipolir1@southernct.edu CURRENT POSITION Assistant Professor Assessment Coordinator Department of Communication Disorders School of Health and Human Services Southern Connecticut State University EDUCATION Ph.D. M.S. Certificate of Competence M.S.P.T. B.A. Special Education, Emphasis Area in Learning & Reading Disabilities Department of Educational Psychology University of Connecticut August 2007 Speech-Language Pathology Department of Communication Disorders Southern Connecticut State University August 2004 Assistive Technology Department of Special Education Southern Connecticut State University July 2004 Physical Therapy (with distinction) Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Boston University September 1991 Psychology (magna cum laude) College of Arts and Sciences Fairfield University May 1983

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Disorders, Southern Connecticut State University, 8/11-present. Lecturer, Department of Communication Disorders, Southern Connecticut State University, Spring 2011. Speech-Language Pathologist and Assistive Technology Specialist, West Hartford Public Schools, 8/08-6/11. Clinical Fellow in Speech-Language Pathology, West Hartford Public Schools, 8/07-6/08. Research Coordinator, Project VITAL, University of Connecticut, 9/05-5/07. Schoolwide Literacy Consultation Team member, Center for Behavioral Education and Research, 11/05-5/07. External Evaluator, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut, 11/04-7/06. Graduate Research Assistant, Project VITAL, University of Connecticut, 9/04-8/05. Graduate Research Fellow, Department of Communication Disorders, Southern Connecticut State University, 9/03-5/04. Physical Therapist, in skilled nursing facilities throughout Connecticut, 7/99-12/04. Professional Intern, Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care & Society, University of Massachusetts Medical School, 4/01-6/01. Rehabilitation Program Manager, Paragon/Complex Care Rehabilitation, Avon, CT, 7/96-6/99. Rehabilitation Program Manager, Frontier/UltraCare Rehabilitation, Boston, MA, 1/95-5/96. Physical Therapist, Frontier/UltraCare Rehabilitation, Boston, MA, 3/94-1/95. Physical Therapist, Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk, CT, 1/92-11/93. Graduate Student Researcher, Boston University, 9/90-9/91. Assistant to Academic Coordinators of Clinical Education, Boston University, 9/90-5/91. Physical Therapy Aide, Gaylord Hospital, Wallingford, CT, 11/88-5/89. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-A), Volunteer with New Britain Emergency Medical Service, New Britain, CT, 1987-1989. Teaching Assistant, Department of Psychology, University of Connecticut, 9/84-5/85. 2

PUBLICATIONS Refereed Journal Articles Zipoli Jr., R. P., & Merritt, D. D. (2015). Risk of reading difficulty among students with history of speech or language impairment: Implications for Student Support Teams. Manuscript under review. Zipoli Jr., R. P. (2015). Unraveling difficult sentences: Strategies for enhancing reading comprehension. Manuscript in preparation. Zipoli Jr., R. P., Coyne, M. D., & McCoach, D. B. (2010). Enhancing vocabulary intervention for kindergarten students: Strategic integration of semantically-related and embedded word review. Remedial and Special Education, 32(2), 131-143. Coyne, M. D., McCoach, D. B., Loftus, S., Zipoli Jr., R., Ruby, M., Crevecoeur, Y., & Kapp, S. (2010). Direct and Extended Vocabulary Instruction in Kindergarten: Investigating Transfer Effects. Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness, 3(2) 93-120. Loftus, S., Coyne, M. D., McCoach, D. B., Zipoli, R., Kapp, S, & Pullen, P. (2010). Effects of a Supplemental Vocabulary Intervention on the Word Knowledge of Kindergarten Students At- Risk for Language and Literacy Difficulties. Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 25(3), 124-136. Coyne, M. D., Zipoli, R. P., Chard, D. J., Faggella-Luby, M., Ruby, M. F., Santoro, L. E., & Baker, S. (2009). Direct instruction of comprehension: Instructional examples from intervention research on listening and reading comprehension. Reading and Writing Quarterly, 25(2), 221-245. Coyne, M. D., McCoach, D. B., Loftus, S., Zipoli, R., & Kapp, S. (2009). Direct vocabulary instruction in kindergarten: Teaching for breadth versus depth. Elementary School Journal, 110(1), 1-18. Coyne, M. D., Zipoli, R. P., & Ruby, M. F. (2006). Beginning reading instruction for students atrisk of reading disability: What, how, & when. Intervention in School & Clinic, 41(3), 161-168. Zipoli, R. P., & Kennedy, M. (2005). Evidence-based practice among speech-language pathologists: Attitudes, utilization and barriers. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 14(3), 208-220. Schenkman, M., Fox, K., Hannum, P., Zipoli, R., Stebbins, P., McKennitt, G. & Butler, R.B. (1991). A combined kinesiologic and motor control approach to treatment of a gentleman with Parkinson's disease: A single case experiment [Abstract]. Neurology Report, 15(4), 11. 3

Book Chapters Coyne, M. D., Chard, D. J., Zipoli, R. P., & Ruby, M. F. (2007). Effective strategies for teaching reading comprehension. In M. D. Coyne, E. J. Kame enui, & D. W. Carnine (Eds.), Effective teaching strategies that accommodate diverse learners (3 rd ed., pp. 79-102). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill/Prentice Hall. Co-Authored Reflection and Application sections. In M. D. Coyne, E. J. Kame enui, & D. W. Carnine (Eds.), Effective teaching strategies that accommodate diverse learners (3 rd ed.. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill/Prentice Hall. Ruby, M. F., Zipoli, R. P., & Coyne, M. D. Effective strategies for teaching beginning reading: Reflection and application (pp. 70-73). Zipoli, R. P., Ruby, M. F., & Coyne, M. D. Effective strategies for teaching reading comprehension: Reflection and application (pp. 103-106). Ruby, M. F., & Zipoli, R. P. Effective strategies for teaching writing: Reflection and application (pp. 131-135). Woodward, J. P., Zipoli, R. P., & Ruby, M. F. Effective strategies for teaching mathematics: Reflection and application (pp. 163-168). Ruby, M. F., & Zipoli, R. P. Effective strategies for teaching science: Reflection and application (pp. 194-198). Zipoli, R. P., & Ruby, M. F. Effective strategies for teaching social studies: Reflection and Application (pp. 226-230). Newsletter articles Zipoli, R. P. (2002, Summer). Revised Fox-Bowen form approved. Synapse: The Newsletter of the Connecticut Physical Therapy Association. PEER REVIEW ACTIVITIES Ad Hoc Reviewer American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 2014 Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 2012-2014 and 2006-2007 Psychological Reports, 2013 American Journal of Audiology, 2010-2011 International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 2007-2010 4

Journal of Advanced Academics, 2007 Journal of Learning Disabilities (co-review), 2006 PRESENTATIONS National Conferences Zipoli, R. P., Merritt, D., Porcella, M. (November, 2015). Interdisciplinary professional development on aligning Individualized Education Plans with the Common Core State Standards. Poster session accepted for presentation at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association s 2015 Annual Convention. Denver, CO. Zipoli, R. P. (November, 2014). A primer on minimizing and managing behavior problems: Ten principles for school-based language pathologists. Seminar presented at the American Speech- Language-Hearing Association s 2014 Annual Convention. Orlando, FL. Zipoli, R. P. (November, 2014). A retrospective analysis of students with limited progress in an evidence-based reading program. Poster session presented at the American Speech-Language- Hearing Association s 2014 Annual Convention. Orlando, FL. Weiss, D., Newman, D., & Zipoli, R. (2009, November). The role of the SLP in reading: A national survey. Paper presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA. Zipoli, R. P., Coyne, M. D., & McCoach, D. B. (2008, March). Enhancing vocabulary intervention for kindergarten students with semantically-related and embedded word review. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New York, NY. Coyne, M. D., McCoach, D. B., Zipoli, R., & Loftus, S. (June, 2007). Direct vocabulary intervention in kindergarten: Investigating transfer effects. Poster session presented at the U.S. Department of Education Institute of Educational Sciences Annual Research Conference, Washington, D.C. Coyne, M. D., Zipoli, R. P., Ruby, M. F. (2006, April). Can rich vocabulary instruction get richer? Phonological and semantic enhancements in storybook reading. Paper presented at the CEC Annual Convention and Expo, Salt Lake City, UT. Zipoli, R. P., & Kennedy, M. (2004, November). Evidence-based practice among speech-language pathologists: Attitudes, utilization and barriers. Student Research Paper presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Philadelphia, PA. Schenkman, M., Fox, K., Hannum, P., Zipoli, R., Stebbins, P., McKennitt, G. & Butler, R.B. (1992, February). A combined kinesiologic and motor control approach to treatment of a gentleman with Parkinson's disease: A single case experiment. Poster session presented at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Neurology Section, San Francisco, CA. 5

Regional Conferences Zipoli, R. P. (June, 2015). Contributions of speech-language pathologists to assessment and intervention on interdisciplinary teams. Invited panelist, Critical issues in dyslexia: Research, policy, and recent legislation conference, Storrs, CT. Zipoli, R. P. (April, 2015). A retrospective analysis of students with limited progress in an evidence-based reading program. Poster session presented at the Connecticut Speech- Language-Hearing Association s 2015 Spring Conference, Cromwell, CT. Merritt, D., Porcella, M., Zipoli, R. (March & May, 2015; February & April, 2014). Creating IEP communication goals and objectives aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Invited workshop presentation for the State Education Resource Center 2013-2014 professional development series, Middletown, CT. Zipoli, R. P. (2013, October). Literacy development and speech sound disorders: Implications for reading assessment, intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Session presented at the Connecticut Reading Association s 62 nd Annual Conference, Cromwell, CT. Zipoli, R. P. (2013, September). Developmental language and communication disorders. Invited presentation in the What You Need To Know About Special Education: Seminars for Parents and Professionals Series sponsored by SpEdConnecticut, Hartford CT. Lucatino, B. & Zipoli, R. (2013, April). An exploration of language assessment and intervention practices for adjudicated youths. Poster session presented at the Connecticut Speech-Language Hearing Association Spring Conference, Cromwell, CT. Zipoli, R. P. (2012, September). Speech-language impairments & language learning disabilities. Invited presentation in the What You Need To Know About Special Education: Seminars for Parents and Professionals Series sponsored by SpEdConnecticut, Hartford CT. Loftus, S., Zipoli, R., Coyne, M., McCoach, D. B., Faggella-Luby, M., Allen, S., McCoy, E., & Curtain, R. (2007, May). Closing the vocabulary gap: Intensifying vocabulary instruction for atrisk students. Presented at the Second Closing the Achievement Gap Conference, Storrs, CT. Zipoli, R. P. (2007, March). Evidence-based practice in speech-language pathology and special education. Presented at a biannual meeting of the Connecticut Council of Language, Speech and Hearing Coordinators in Public Schools, Cromwell, CT. Coyne, M. D., McCoach, D. B., Kapp, S. A., Zipoli, R., Loftus, S., Ruby, M., Crevecoeur, Y. (2006, June). Closing the vocabulary gap: Effective strategies for supporting vocabulary development in the primary grades. Paper presented at the Closing the Achievement Gap Conference, Storrs, CT. Zipoli, R. P., & Kennedy, M. (2004, May). Evidence-based practice among speech-language pathologists: Attitudes, utilization and barriers. Research Fellowship Paper presented at the annual Graduate Research Symposium, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT. 6

Zipoli, R. P. (2002, November). Patient advocacy and the Fox-Thompson Physical Therapy Evaluation. Presented at the annual Connecticut Physical Therapy Association Fall Conference, Farmington, CT. Guest Lectures and Presentations Enhancing Service Delivery for Students with Reading Disabilities. Granby Public Schools, 8/25/15. Morphosyntactic Skills and Reading. Presented to graduate students in Diversity in Reading, Southern Connecticut State University, 3/11/14. Clinical Applications of the Simple View of Reading Learning House, Guilford, CT, 1/10/14 and 11/8/13. Developing and Implementing a Schoolwide Screening Test: Strategic Considerations. West Hartford Public Schools, 5/9/12. An Introduction to Motor and Postural Control Issues in Assistive Technology. Presented to graduate students in Adaptive Technology Assessment, Southern Connecticut State University, Spring 2004 and Spring 2011, and West Hartford Public Schools, 11/3/10. A Strategic Tier 4 Placement in Reading Mastery. Presented to principals and district administrators in the West Hartford Public Schools, 10/14/10. Emergent Literacy. Presented to graduate students in Literacy in the Practice of Speech-Language Pathology, Southern Connecticut State University, 9/8/10. Supporting Language Development: Practical Strategies for Paraprofessionals. West Hartford Pubic Schools, 6/21/10. Screening, Progress Monitoring, and Instructional Decision-Making with DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy). West Hartford Public Schools, 4/29/09. Developmental Reading Disabilities. Presented to graduate students in Language Disorders: School- Age, Southern Connecticut State University, 2/15/09, 4/11/07, 11/1/06, 3/30/06, 10/5/05, & 4/26/05. Evidence-Based Practice in Communication Disorders: A Workshop for School-Based Clinicians. West Hartford Public Schools, 1/14/08, 1/21/08, & 2/4/08. Structural Analysis & Multisyllabic Word Reading. Presented to graduate students in Reading Instruction for Students with Diverse Learning Needs, University of Connecticut, 6/14/07. Overview of Reading Assessment: Linking Language & Literacy. Windham Public Schools, 5/2/07. 7

Supporting Vocabulary Development. Co-presented to graduate students in Reading Instruction for Students with Diverse Learning Needs, University of Connecticut, 11/9/06; and Batchelder School, Hartford, 11/6/06. Careers in Rehabilitation. Presented to undergraduate students in Introduction to Exceptionality, University of Connecticut, 10/10/06; and to Psi Chi members, Fairfield University, Fall 1992. Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy (DIBELS) (co-presented). Ashford School, 5/4/06. Evidence-Based Practice: Concepts & Implications. Presented to graduate students in Critical Issues in Assistive Technology, Southern Connecticut State University, 2/23/06; and to graduate students in two Speech and Language Practica, Southern Connecticut State University, 10/3/05. An Introduction to Motor and Postural Control Issues: Implications for AAC Users. Presented to graduate students in Augmentative & Alternative Communication, Southern Connecticut State University, Spring 2003. Collaboration Between Speech-Language Pathologists and Physical Therapists. Presented to graduate students in a Speech-Language Practicum, Southern Connecticut State University, Fall 2002. Mobility and Safety in the Community and Home. Presented to family members and caregivers in the Neurogenic Clinic, Center for Communication Disorders, S.C.S.U., Spring 2002. Credentialed Clinical Instructor/Rehabilitation Program Manager/Clinical Specialist/Physical Therapist. Provided regular professional development training for rehabilitation professionals and students, 1990-2001. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Hartford Public Schools (2004-2006) Ashford Public Schools (2006) Windham Public Schools (2007) Granby Public Schools (2015) Plymouth Public Schools (2014) Oxford Public Schools (2013) West Hartford Public Schools (2010) 8

UNIVERSITY TEACHING CMD 200 CMD 419 CMD 551 CMD 561 CMD 562 CMD 590 CMD 591 CMD 602 CMD 605 CMD 656 HON 494 HON 495 Introduction to Developmental Communication Disorders Language Acquisition: School Age Adolescence Language Disorders: School Age Speech and Language Practicum (Clinical Instructor) School Practicum (Seminar Instructor) Thesis Seminar I (Advisor) Thesis Seminar II (Advisor) Augmentative and Alternative Communication Special Project in Communication Disorders Literacy in the Practice of Speech-Language Pathology Honors Prospectus (Advisor) Honors Thesis (Advisor) THESIS ADVISEMENT Major Advisees Megan Lasky, 2015 Bianca Lucatino, 2012 (Honors Research Distinction Award) Thesis Committee Kayla Benedetto, 2015 Danielle Szymaszek, 2013-2015 Sharonrose Jardim, 2013 ADVISORY BOARDS/PROFESSIONAL SERVICE American Speech-Language-Hearing Association s Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Council, Elected Member (1/1/16 to 12/31/18) 9

Student and Educator Support Specialist Speech-Language Pathologist Evidence Guide Workgroup, Invited Participant, Connecticut State Department of Education through the Capitol Region Education Council (2014 2015) School Leadership Council, Connecticut Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Member and S.C.S.U. Higher Education Liaison (2013 present) School Affairs Committee, Member, Connecticut Speech-Language-Hearing Association (2010 present) Connecticut Common Core of Teaching Rubric for Effective Service Delivery Focus Group, Invited Participant, Connecticut State Department of Education (2015) Connecticut s Comprehensive System of Professional Development Council, Member, State Department of Education through the State Education Resource Center (2012 2013) Speech-Language Pathology Collaborative Committee, Invited Participant (2011 2013) Curriculum and Professional Development Council, West Hartford Public Schools, Member (2008 2011) Advisory Committee on Speech-Language Pathology, Invited Participant, State Department of Education (2009 2010) Advisory Board, Training Speech-Language Pathologists and Special Educators in Assistive Technology and Augmentative Communication, Invited Participant, Southern Connecticut State University (2005) Fox-Bowen Task Force, Member and Lead Presenter, Connecticut Physical Therapy Association (2000 2003) UNIVERSITY SERVICE University Undergraduate Curriculum Forum (UCF), (fall, 2011 present) UCF Program Review and Assessment Committee (fall, 2011 spring, 2012; fall, 2014 present) UCF Ad Hoc Committee to Revise the Academic Program Review Document (fall, 2013 spring 2014) Faculty Co-Advisor, Autism Awareness and Advocacy Club (fall, 2013 present) Religion/Spirituality/Creed Subcommittee of the President s Commission on Campus Climate and Inclusion (fall, 2014 present) 10

University of Compassion Committee (spring, 2014 present) Faculty Development Grant co-recipient: Compassion Lecture Series (fall, 2015 spring, 2016) School of Health and Human Services Associate Dean Search Committee (spring, 2014) Department of Communication Disorders Coordinator, Department Assessment Committee (fall, 2014 present) Coordinator, Department Curriculum Committee (fall, 2014 spring, 2015) Strategic Planning Committee (spring, 2014 present) Clinical Support Panel (fall, 2013 & fall, 2014) Department Assessor (fall, 2013 spring, 2014) Department Curriculum Committee, (fall, 2011 spring, 2014) Faculty Liaison, Assistive Technology Aide position, Gaylord Hospital (fall, 2013 present) Ad Hoc Graduate Assistantship Committee (spring, 2015 present) AWARDS & HONORS Stuttering Foundation Fellowship, Mid-Atlantic Workshop, 2012 Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship Award, University of Connecticut, 2007 Children s Basic Needs Scholarship, Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut, 2006 International Honor Society and Professional Association in Education, Pi Lambda Theta, 2006 Graduate Research Fellow, Southern Connecticut State University, 2003-2004 Student Research Travel Award, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Science & Research Unit, 2004 Research Grant, Graduate Student Affairs Committee, Southern Connecticut State University, 2004 Honors for Outstanding Leadership and Achievement, National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2003 11

Award for Academic Excellence, National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Southern Connecticut State University Chapter, 2002 Carol Satosky-Druckman Memorial Scholarship, Department of Communication Disorders, Southern Connecticut State University, 2002 Assistive Technology Scholarships, Southern Connecticut State University, 2003-2004 Dedication Award, Paragon Rehabilitation, 1998 Outstanding Customer Service Award, Complex Care, 1997 Physical Therapist of the Year, Frontier Rehabilitation - Connecticut, 1995 Commendation, Inpatient Rehabilitation Service, Norwalk Hospital, 1993 Graduate Scholarships, Boston University, 1989-1991 Honor Society of Jesuit Institutions of Higher Education, Alpha Sigma Nu, 1982 National Psychology Honor Society, Psi Chi, 1982 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) ASHA School-Based Issues Special Interest Division Council for Exceptional Children Connecticut Speech-Language-Hearing Association Connecticut Reading Association Association for Contemplative Mind in Higher Education CERTIFICATIONS Speech and Language Pathologist, Connecticut State Department of Education (certification 061) Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, Clinical Certification Board, American Speech Language Hearing Association, 8/08 Certificate of Competence in Assistive Technology, Southern Connecticut State University, 7/04 12

Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, American Physical Therapy Association, 6/98-5/07 Credentialed Clinical Instructor, Division of Education, American Physical Therapy Association, 1/98 Certified Emergency Medical Technician, Connecticut Department of Public Health, 1987-1989 Certified Peer Counselor, Fairfield University Counseling Center, 1982-1983 LICENSES Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (#4046), Department of Public Health, State of Connecticut Licensed Physical Therapist (#4519), Department of Public Health, State of Connecticut 13