Education
Bachelor in England Literature, University Baghdad, Iraq, 1978; Master of Education, Tuskegee University Master of Arts in school administration, Northeastern Illinois University.
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Okab T. Hassan
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Senior translator and editor, Advertising Superior vena cava syndrome Group Company, Kuwait, 1978-1981;
foreign language educator, Mosque Foundation Chicago, 1982-1983, 89;
teaching England as foreign language, Kuwait Ministry of Education, 1978-1981;
translator and editor, Chicago Board Education, 1984-1988;
acting assistant principal, Anderson Cmty. Academy, 1991-1992;
bilingual facilitator, district 7, 8, 9, 10, 1992-1995;
bilingual/English as Second Language coordinator, citywide Arabic bilingual programs coordinator, Region 5, since 1995. Delegate Chicago Teachers Union, Tonti School, 1985-1990.
Translator Euramerica, New York, Chgo. Writer curriculum in math, reading department Curriculum, 1985. Workshop presenter cultural awareness and sensitivity.
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Board member Parent-Teachers Association, 1983-1987. Secretary general Arab American Ednl. Council, 1987-1996; task force Chicago Board Education Bilingual Education, 1992, Chicago Board Education Multicultural Education, 1992.
Appointed by mayor Cmty. Development Advisory Committee City Chgo. Volunteer reader and evaluator Chicago Foundation Education.
Provider of service training Chicago Police Academy on dealing with Non-England Speaking Adults.
