Resume
Sara
Ozbun
1704 Cambridge Lane,
Pittsburg, KS 66762
sara.ozbun@gmail.com
(620)-719-6696
saraozbunportfolio.blogspot.com
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position as Special Education instructor in a secondary
school setting
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
· Experience working with students
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From suburban, inner city, and
small-town backgrounds
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With low socio-economic status
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From a variety of special
education areas, including learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury,
emotional disorders, and other health impairments
· Two years as inclusion/resource room teacher, grades 5-10
· Two and a half years as a paraprofessional
· Ability to remain calm when faced with combative students
· Patient and caring demeanor with students struggling with a wide
range of disabilities
EDUCATION
Pittsburg State University,
Pittsburg KS
Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude
May 2003
Major: Psychology, Minor: Spanish
GPA 3.6; Major GPA 4.0
Masters of Arts in Teaching
December 2011
Major: Special Education
GPA 4.0
CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
August 2012 - presesnt
Inclusion/Resource Teacher,
Galena District 499, Galena, KS
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Worked with
students ranging from grade 5 to grade 10
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Planned and
executed lesson units for reading and math
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Operated study
skills classes for inclusion services
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Provided
inclusion services for students, including managing paraprofessionals
January 2012 - May 2012
Paraprofessional, Pittsburg
Community Middle School, Margaret Neil, Pittsburg KS
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Behavior Disorder Resource
Room
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Provided inclusion services
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Planned and executed math
and reading units
August 2011- December
2011
Student Teaching, Pittsburg
Community Middle School, Margaret Neil, Pittsburg, KS
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Behavior Disorder Resource
Room
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Planned and executed lesson
units for reading, math and character education
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Aided in providing
inclusion services
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Assisted in writing
Individualized Education Plans and performed other administrative duties
June 2006 – August 2011
Private tutoring
August 2004 - May 2006
Paraprofessional, Pittsburg
High School, SEK Interlocal 637, Pittsburg, KS
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Resource room for learning
disabled students
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Provided inclusion services
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Supported students in a
vocational work program
RELATED EXPERIENCE
June 2006 – August 2011
Stay at home mom, Ozbun
home
August 2003-May
2004 Intern, Urban Impact Ministries, New Orleans LA
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Mentored middle school
girls in an inner city setting
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Provided biblical-based
teaching for urban middle school students in both large and small group
settings
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Planned and supervised
events for middle school students
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Received training in inner
city ministry
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Served as administrative
assistant to the Director of Education for UIM
ASSOCIATIONS AND HONORS
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Recipient of the Judith A.
Macklanburg Scholarship, Fall 2011
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ETS Recognition of
Excellence, Principles of Learning and Teaching Exam, Grades 7-12
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Phi Kappa Phi Honor
Society, inducted April 2011
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Christ’s Community Church,
August 2000 – present
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Board Member, Caring for
Kids, January 2008 – present
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Youth Ministry Action Team,
Christ’s Community Church, March 2011 – present
COMPUTER SKILLS
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Proficient in a number of
programs including Power School, WebKIDSS, A+, Accelerated Math and Reading,
Study Island, and Microsoft Office
