Gina Calabrese Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, California, United States

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist, Trauma-Informed Professional:• Provides specialized & individualized in-home & online speech language therapy services• Expertise in neuro affirming therapy, gestalt language processing (GLP), & trauma-informed care• Expertise in early intervention (children ages 0-3) & supporting attuned child-caregiver relationships• Prioritizes rapport building, connection, & compassion with clients & families• Prioritizes client autonomy, respect, consent, & emotional/sensory regulation• Assists families with school IEP process & provides guidance on educational laws & children's rights• Areas of service include, but are not limited to, Daly City & SF (Richmond, Sunset, Laurel Heights, Glen Canyon, and more)

San Mateo, California, United States

Pediatric speech language pathologist at Mills Peninsula Medical Center:• Dynamically evaluated and diagnosed children aged 0-18 years• Developed & implemented individualized, evidence-based intervention plans for patients• Collaborated with other medical professionals: PTs, OTs, Pediatricians, ENTs• Educated & trained caregivers on neurodiversity affirming therapy and trauma-informed care• Adapted services to telehealth model for each individual patient during covid

Pacifica, Ca

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist at Pacifica School District:• Expertise in administering & interpreting evaluations for children aged 2-5 years• Assisted families with the IEP process, providing education and guidance• Led IEP meetings & advocated for students to receive accommodations, supports, & services • Collaborated with a team of professionals: PTs, OTs, teachers, psychologists, & administrators• Developed & implemented evidence-based intervention plans • Supervised & oversaw a SLPA treating students in preschool SpEd day classes

Chico, California Area

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist Graduate Intern at Preschool:• Assisted in assessment & intervention for autistic students• Created interactive & engaging materials for treatment sessions targeting specific goals

Redding, California Area

Adult Speech Language Pathologist Graduate Intern at Medical Private Practice:• Administered & interpreted assessments for individuals with neurological disorders• Worked with aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, dysphagia, voice, & cognitive disorders • Developed & implemented evidence-based intervention plans with measurable, achievable goals• Assessed & managed patients with oral pharyngeal swallowing disorders• Dysphagia intervention included diet consistency, positioning strategies, thermal tactile stimulation, & oral motor exercises

Reno, Nevada

Adult Speech Language Pathologist Graduate Intern at the Veterans Affairs Hospital:• Assessed & treated aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, dysphagia, voice, & cognitive disorders• Administered SPEAK OUT!, generated and led group activities for Loud Crowd• Interpreted FEES and MBS, and administered clinical bedside evaluations in ICU• Collaborated in acute, subacute, skilled nursing, rehab, inpatient, & outpatient settings with a team of professionals

Chico, California

Graduate Clinician:• Developed and implemented a treatment plan for an individual with fluent and non-fluent aphasia & verbal apraxia, in individual therapy sessions and group therapy settings• Assessed and interpreted standardized assessments for young children with expressive and receptive language disorders, phonological disorders, articulation disorders, and a nonspeaking child with Down syndrome

Master’S Degree, Communication Sciences And Disorders

Speech Language Pathologist - Graduate Degree

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Communication Sciences And Disorders

Community Action Volunteers in Education, Cross-Cultural Leadership Center, Honors Society

Italian Language And Literature

English Preschool Instructor in Viterbo, Italy