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

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

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