Farhat Khan

6121 N. Seeley * Chicago, IL 60659 * 773.259.1628 * fk4436c

8@westpost.net

Seasoned, highly skilled educator and administrator with extensive experience in

developing and establishing programs, initiatives and course offerings to promo
te and advance multicultural and diversity objectives. Broad-based experience in
successfully forging linkages and collaborative efforts with colleges, universi
ties, community groups and other organizations. Possess exceptional interpersona
l communication, team building, organizational, proposal writing and presentatio
n skills.
* Program Development * Program Management * Team Leadership
* Staff Training * Event Planning * Employee Relations
* Special Projects * Negotiations * Vendor Relations

Selected Accomplishments:
* Policy and planning. Am currently in the process of establishing a task force
to develop a protocol for policy implementation on diversity issues in the Chica
go Public Schools. The comprehensive policy will address areas that include race
, ethnicity and gender.
* Program conceptualization, planning and implementation. Created, planned, deve
loped and implemented a workshop for visiting teachers from Korea on teaching co
ntent area classes to Korean bilingual students.
* Publication development and production. Co-authored, facilitated and supervise
d the creation of the South Asian Resource Guide, a comprehensive curriculum res
ource book to support classroom instructional activities by increasing understan
ding of South Asian countries.
* Multi-organization project management. Coordinated and directed the Museums an
d Public Schools Program (MAPS), a collaborative initiative involving the Chicag
o Public Schools and eight Chicago museums, to enhance and enrich classroom inst
ruction.
* Event planning. Facilitated a conference in conjunction with The White House o
n parental involvement and empowerment with a special emphasis on bilingual pare
nts; hosted and collaborated with numerous government officials and dignitaries
during the event.
Professional Experience:
Multicultural and Diversity Administration, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL
2000*Present
Administration Career Track Summary: Have held a series of progressively respons
ible positions in multicultural and diversity administration over the past 10 ye
ars with the Chicago Public Schools. Have succeeded in planning, developing and
implementing a wide range of programs, initiatives and curriculum offerings to p
romote multi-cultural and diversity understanding.
Manager, Cultural Diversity, Office of Strategic Initiatives (January 2010*Prese
nt)
Professional Development Specialist, Office of Language and Cultural Education (
2008*2009)
Manager, Multicultural Resource Center, Roosevelt High School (2007-2008)
Manager, Multicultural Resource Center, Tilden High School (2007-2008)
Administrator, Multicultural Resource Center, Roosevelt High School (2000-2008)
Manager, Cultural Diversity, Office of Strategic Initiatives (January 2010-Prese
nt)
Responsible for providing support and information to principals, teachers, paren
ts and other parties on cultural diversity and cultural sensitivity matters.
Established a diversity taskforce to address multiple issues regarding diversity
and make policy recommendations
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* Meet with community, faith-based and other organizations to establish lines of
communication, promote awareness, discuss issues and conflicts, and facilitate
resolutions.
* Develop and implement diversity training for administrators and teachers.
Special Projects & Accomplishments:
* Currently leading a task force to develop a protocol for policy implementation
on diversity issues in the Chicago Public Schools. Policy to address areas that
include race, ethnicity and gender.
* Created, planned and implemented a professional development program for visiti
ng teachers from Korea on how to better provide content area instruction for Eng
lish language learners.
* Supervised a Type 75 administrative certification candidate.
Professional Development Specialist, Office of Language and Cultural Education (
2008-2009)
Planned and facilitated professional development for bilingual lead teachers.
* Presented on myriad topics including diversity and cultural awareness.
* Assisted in selecting materials for bilingual and ESL summer school sessions.
Manager, Multicultural Resource Center, Roosevelt High School (1999-2008)
Responsible for staff supervision and daily operations; managed budget planning
and allocations.
* Developed, coordinated and implemented staff development programs for teachers
of English language learners.
* Developed, coordinated and implemented professional development in the fields
of multicultural education, literacy, diversity issues and refugee programs.
* Coordinated and worked with central office administrators, principals, teacher
s, parent groups and community members.
* Coordinated translation services and translated documents between English and
Urdu.
* Performed similar role as noted with duties above as Manager of the Multicultu
ral Resource Center at Tilden High School from 2007-2008.
Administrator, Multicultural Resource Center, Roosevelt High School (2000-2008)
Provided administrative support for a wide range of curriculum programs and init
iatives. Developed curriculum guides and provided professional development assis
tance for teachers and district staff.
* Co-authored, facilitated and supervised the creation of the South Asian Resour
ce Guide, a comprehensive curriculum resource book to support classroom instruct
ional activities in increasing understanding of South Asian countries.
* Coordinated and directed the Museums and Public Schools Program (MAPS), a coll
aborative initiative involving eight Chicago museums, to enhance and enrich clas
sroom instruction.
* Provided support, assistance, and professional development to the Office of La
nguage and Cultural Education (OLCE) parent programs coordinator.
* Assisted Region Bilingual Coordinator with professional development activities
 on South Asia.
* Delivered presentations at the Asian Language Institute on Asian language prog
rams and related resources available through the Chicago Public Schools and its
Multicultural Resource Center.
Special Projects & Accomplishments:
* Coordinated development of the Chicago-Lahore Sister Cities Committee to help
promote cultural awareness and understanding between Chicago and Lahore, a siste
r city in Pakistan.
* Served on teacher advisory board of the University of Chicago's Oriental Insti
tute; provided assistance in developing lesson plans for international teachers.
* Facilitated a conference in conjunction with The White House on parental invol
vement and empowerment with a special emphasis on bilingual parents; served as a
host and collaborated with numerous government officials and dignitaries during
the event.
* Hosted and facilitated the exchange of pedagogical programs with educational d
elegates from South Africa, Ireland, England and France.
* Served on advisory board of the Asian American Coalition.
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K*12 Teaching & Department Administration, Philip Rogers School

1977-1999
Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL

Teaching and Department Administration Career Track Summary: Successfully held a

series teaching and department administrative positions over a 20-year period,
prior to making a transition into multicultural and diversity administration wit
h the district in 1999.
Seventh and Eighth Grade Teacher (1985-1999)
Chairperson, Upper Grade Department (1987-1989)
Chairperson of Special Education (1983-1984)
Special Education Teacher (1977-1984)
Chairperson, Upper Grade Department, Philip Rogers School (1987-1989)
* Oversaw department budget in managing allocations for books, supplies and othe
r needs.
* Conducted weekly department meetings to provide feedback and resources for tea
ching staff as well as to address other departmental needs.
* Collaborated with other teachers and staff on improving instructional strategi
es.
* Selected appropriate texts and supplemental materials to enhance instruction.
Chairperson of Special Education, Philip Rogers School (1983-1984)
* Oversaw department budget in managing allocations for various instructional ne
eds.
* Coordinated meetings to prepare IEPs (individualized educational plans) as req
uired by law in documenting instructional goals and objectives for students with
disabilities.
* Implemented professional development programs for special and general educatio
n teachers.
* Coordinated parent and community informational meetings on various special edu
cation topics.
Classroom Teacher (1977-1999)
* Taught special education (1977-1984) and seventh and eighth grade social studi
es and literature-based reading (1985-1999).
* Taught summer school "bridge" programs to help students who failed classes ear
n necessary credits to enter high school.
* Developed and implemented multicultural curricula in social studies and readin
g.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Adult Literacy Instructor from 1999-2000 at
Wilbur Wright College, Chicago. Developed curriculum for adult literacy instruct
ion.
Education / Certifications:
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL
* Master of Arts, Education Administration and Supervision
* Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy and Political Science
* Special Education, 45 graduate hours
Certifications: Administrative - Type 75 General Administration, Special Teachin
g: Type 10, Secondary Teaching: Type 09, Standard Elementary: Type 03.
Awards:
* Certificate of Appreciation presented by Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley at Pak
istani Independence Day Reception.
* Pakistani Community Service Award presented by the Asian-American Coalition.
* Community Service Award presented by the Punjabi American Organization.