Olive Lefatia Isaako
Pago Pago
Summary
Being in the Special Education Division for 24 years, as a valuable asset, I believe I have the experience and skills to take Special Education to the next level. A leader with a vision and mission who embrace diversity learning, welcome multiple feedback, and respect everyone on the team to positively meet goals and objectives of the Special Education Division.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education VI Program Coordinator/Ed Spc
American Samoa Department Of Education
01.2000 - Current
- Supervise Visual Impaired Program for 18 years
- Related Service Provider
- Coordinates specific programs to enhance specialized professional training for Sped Teachers
- Create Comprehensive evaluations for service eligibility
- Increased quota funds for students with disabilities
- Provide student results Data for grant application to OSEP
- Adhere to SPED compliance regulations to ensure accountability measures with IEP goals and objectives
- Accomplished strong collaboration with parents
- Accomplished strong collaboration with stakeholders and partnership with government agencies
- Ex-Officio Trustee to Am. Printing House for the Blind
- Pacific Region liaison for the Deafblind Project with UH Manoa
- CATT Program Mentor
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
San Francisco State University
San Francisco06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Hawaii At Manoa
American Samoa Cohort Program06.2005
Skills
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to implement AS-SPED Policies and Procedures
- Knowledge with SPED referral process, conduct student evaluations, make recommendations regarding student placement
- Knowledge of program management of individual students
- Recommend sound regulations to improve program
- Recruitment and Professional training
- Ability to provide additional funds and specialized programs to assist in promotion of all related services
- Excellent collaboration with School administrators and parents
Timeline
Special Education VI Program Coordinator/Ed Spc
American Samoa Department Of Education
01.2000 - Current
Master of Arts - Special Education
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Hawaii At Manoa
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