Experienced Literacy Educator | Dyslexia Specialist | Slingerland-Trained Instructor

Gina Gabriel is a passionate and experienced educator who has dedicated her career to supporting students with diverse learning needs. With professional training rooted in structured literacy and a deep understanding of language acquisition and child development, Gina offers a compassionate and results-driven approach to literacy instruction.

Her experience spans:

• Early intervention and support for struggling readers and writers

• Targeted instruction for students with dyslexia and learning differences

• Multisensory, structured lessons using the Slingerland Approach

• Culturally responsive and trauma-informed teaching practices

• Direct, explicit instruction in manuscript and cursive handwriting

• Use of Lindamood Bell’s Visualizing and Verbalizing® for reading comprehension

Credentials & Education

• B.A. in Speech Sciences – University of British Columbia

• M.A. in Early Childhood Special Education – The George Washington University

• Trained in the Slingerland® Structured Literacy Approach

• Training in Science of Reading, Orton-Gillingham-based methods, and Lindamood Bell

The Slingerland® Approach: Structured, Sequential, Multisensory Instruction

Gina uses the Slingerland® method, an Orton-Gillingham-based, IMSLEC- and IDA-accredited program that incorporates:

• Multisensory learning through visual, auditory, and kinesthetic-motor pathways

• Daily instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension

• Integrated manuscript and cursive handwriting instruction

• Visual and auditory exercises, spelling, dictation, vocabulary, and structured reading activities

• A tailored progression from letters to words, sentences, and connected text

This approach supports neurological integration and is highly effective for students with dyslexia, reading disorders, or written expression difficulties.

Services Offered

• Structured Literacy Intervention for K–5 students

• Dyslexia support using the Slingerland® method

• Personalized learning plans tailored to your child’s unique needs

• Handwriting instruction (manuscript and cursive)

• Reading comprehension strategies using Lindamood Bell’s Visualizing and Verbalizing®

• Support for emotional needs tied to academic challenges

Serving Families in:

• Lamorinda: Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda

• The broader East Bay: Walnut Creek, Oakland, Berkeley, Pleasant Hill, and surrounding communities

Support That Builds Confidence & Academic Success

Gina believes that literacy is the foundation of a child’s academic and personal development. Her goal is to help each student develop the skills—and self-belief—they need to thrive.