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Maureen Leang

Leesburg,VA

Summary


Experienced with facilitating seamless communication between Deaf and hearing individuals using American Sign Language. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of ASL to ensure accurate and effective interpretation in diverse settings. Strong understanding of cultural nuances and ability to maintain confidentiality while fostering clear, respectful interactions.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/CEO

Maureen Leang MA CCC-SLP, LLC
10.2006 - Current
  • Provide individual and group instruction in American Sign Language
  • Provide individual speech and language therapy to children in office setting
  • Manage weekly schedule, billing, and progress of all clients as well as financial and managerial responsibilities
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Maintained collaborative relationships with other teachers, therapists, and medical professionals to provide the highest quality care for clients

ASL/English Language Interpreter

Independent Contrator
09.2004 - Current
  • Facilitated and supported participation and social communication.
  • Interpreted at appropriate language level of students.
  • Facilitated simultaneous communication between Deaf and hearing adults and students within various social and employment settings

Interpreted in diverse settings such as conferences, workshops, church, schools, business meetings, and social events.

  • Designed and instructed ASL classes for various community settings
  • Maintain ASL fluency and cultural competency within deaf community through social and business interactions on a daily basis both personally and professionally

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

The Chesapeake Center
01.2006 - 10.2006
  • Provided speech, language, and feeding intervention in the home and clinic environment within Fairfax County and Prince William county early intervention programs
  • Provided weekly instruction and coaching to caregivers
  • Provided semi-annual updated progress reports and goal revision
  • Managed weekly schedules, documentation, and data entry

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Susan-Falck Muten and Associates
05.2003 - 12.2005

Provided ongoing assessment and individual treatment to children with speech and language disorders, ages 2-16, in the areas of Autism , Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Dysarthria, Down Syndrome, Articulation and Phonological Disorders, Cognitive/Language Deficits, and Pragmatic Language Disorders

  • Provided instruction in the basics of hearing loss and an introduction to American Sign Language to families within the practice over a 10 week period

Education

M.A. - Speech-Language Pathology

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
05.2003

B.S. - Communication Sciences And Disorders

University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL
05.2001

Skills

  • Strong command of English language in both written and oral communication
  • Fluent in American Sign Language and Signed English
  • Classwork and personal experience in deaf culture
  • More than 20 years of daily interaction with deaf community
  • Well versed in small business operations
  • More than 20 years of multicultural relations with families and individuals from diverse backgrounds
  • Flexible in adapting language to children of all ages and adults with varied educational backgrounds

Credentials

Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA Member

Continuing Education

  • ASL IV, Gallaudet University
  • ASL courses (Immediate and Conversational Levels), Fairfax County
  • Beckman Oral-Motor Assessment and Intervention training
  • Working with Children With Auditory Processing Disorders
  • Virginia Quality Assurance Screening pass
  • Annual workshops in Autism, Language Disorders, and Speech Sound Disorders

Timeline

Owner/CEO

Maureen Leang MA CCC-SLP, LLC
10.2006 - Current

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

The Chesapeake Center
01.2006 - 10.2006

ASL/English Language Interpreter

Independent Contrator
09.2004 - Current

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Susan-Falck Muten and Associates
05.2003 - 12.2005

M.A. - Speech-Language Pathology

University of Tennessee

B.S. - Communication Sciences And Disorders

University of Montevallo
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