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Sevgi KIRBOYUN

825 E 5th Street

Tucson, AZ 85719
Phone: (520) 265-7732
kirboyun@email.arizona.com

EDUCATION

PhD University of Arizona,

Special Education: Visual Impairment.
Expected: May 2020,

MA Western Michigan University,

Education & Human Development, Special Ed & Literacy Studies: Visual
Impairment.
September 2014 - December 2015,

BA Gazi University,
Faculty of Education, Special Education: Visual Impairment.
September 2006 - June 2010,

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Jan - May 2018 University of Arizona

Teaching Assistance
Taught the course of (SERP 464/564) Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders with Dr.
Macfarland.

Jan - May 2018 Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
Intern
Helped teach students who are visually impaired using screen readers and braille note takers
at the Arizona State School for the Deaf and the Blind

Sept. 2017 University of Arizona

Guest Speaker
Taught the course of (SERP 202) Introduction to Low Incidence Disabilities with Dr. Hong.

June – July 2017 University of Arizona

Teaching Assistance
Taught the course of (SERP 519B) Assistive Technology for Students with Visual
Impairments with Dr. Hong during summer 1 session.
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Feb. – July 2016 Saygi Special Education and Rehabilitation Center

Teacher for Students with Visual Impaired (TVI)

Taught students, aged 5 to 25, who are visually impaired, deaf-blind, and severely
orthopedically impaired in the areas of communication, academic skills, social skills, and
daily living skills.

Sept. – Dec. 2015 Kalamazoo Regional Education Service Agency

Itinerant Teaching Practicum
Intern
Taught students, aged 5 to 21 who are visually impaired in the areas of communication,
academic skills, social skills and daily living skills as an itinerant teacher.

July 2010 – Feb. 2012 Gonul Turgut Special Education and Rehabilitation
Center

Teacher for Students with Visual Impaired (TVI)

Implemented Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) plans with interdisciplinary teams
serving infants and toddlers with multiple disabilities in culturally diverse urban communities

Parent Advisor
Provided intensive in-home teaching services for families with sensory impaired children,
focusing on areas of self-care skills, socialization skills, and other developmental goals based
upon the INSITE Model of home based intervention.

July 2008 – Jan. 2010 Special Education and Rehabilitation Center (part time)

Teacher for Students with Visual Impaired (TVI)

Taught students, aged 2 to 35, who are visually impaired, deaf-blind, and severely
orthopedically impaired in the areas of communication, academic skills, social skills, and
daily living skills.

ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS

S Kirboyun, "Computer Aided System for Users with Visual Impairments," 2018 IEEE/ACS
15th International Conference on Computer Systems and Applications (AICCSA),
Aqaba, Jordan, 2018, pp. 1-2.

S. Kirboyun, Effectiveness of Assistive Technology, Arizona Association for Education and

Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired Conference, Sedona, Arizona,
USA, 2017

S. Kirboyun, Itinerant Teaching Services in the USA, 25th National Special Education
Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, 2015
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S.Kirboyun, Individualized family service plan (IFSP) Services for Parents who have
Children with Visual Impairment in the USA, 25th National Special Education
Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, 2015

S. Kirboyun, Orientation and Mobility Services in Turkey, International Mobility Conference,

Canada, 2015

S. Kirboyun, Effectiveness of Sign Language and Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible

Behaviors to Decrease Problem Behaviors of Children with Severe Disabilities,
21st National Congress of Special Education, Cyprus, Turkey, 2011

S. Kirboyun, Organizing of the House for a Child with visually impaired, Gazi University,
Ankara, Turkey, 2008

S. Kirboyun, The Usage of Social Stories for the Development of Social Skills in Children
with Autism, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey

PUBLISHED PAPERS

S. Kirboyun, "Computer Aided System for Users with Visual Impairments," 2018 IEEE/ACS
15th International Conference on Computer Systems and Applications (AICCSA),
Aqaba, Jordan, 2018, pp. 1-2.

UNPUBLISHED PAPER

Kirboyun S. (2018). Barriers in using assistive technology devices for teaching math to
students with visual impairments in Turkey, The University of Arizona, 2018

Kirboyun S. (2018). The effect of different certification of teachers on school support for
using assistive technology devices in Turkey, The University of Arizona, 2018

Kirboyun S. (2018). Implementation of pre-service training to use assistive technology for

students with visual impairments in Turkey, The University of Arizona, 2018

Kirboyun S. (2017). Effectiveness of assistive technology on the reading and writing

performance of students with visual impairments, University of Arizona, 2017

Kirboyun S. (2016). Effectiveness of Assistive Technology for Students who are Visually
Impaired, University of Arizona, 2016

HONORS and AWARDS

2013 Academic Achievement Scholarship by Republic of Turkey Ministry of National

Education for Graduate (Master and PhD) Study in the USA

2006 Academic Achievement Scholarship by Republic of Turkey Ministry of National

Education for Undergraduate Study
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2004 Academic Achievement Scholarship by Yoruks Foundation for High School Study

CERTIFICATIONS

September 2017 I-M-ABLE. The Individualized Meaning-centered Approach to

Braille Literacy Education

June 2011- Present Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education
Professionals: Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Ankara,
Turkey

June 2010- Present Visually Impaired Teacher Certification, Ankara, Turkey

MEMBERSHIPS

Sep. 2017- Present Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually
Impaired (AER)

Sept. 2010- Present Association of Visually Impaired in Turkey (Türkiye Görme Engelliler
Dernegi)

Sept. 2010- Present Association of Six Dots for the Blind (Altı Nokta Körler Derneği)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

Sept - Nov 2018 Volunteered to help classroom teachers at the Arizona State School for
the Deaf and the Blind

May 2018 Volunteered to do presentation about creating accessible planning and

introductory activity for Project POEM Program Planning Activities

June 2018 Volunteered a week as a mentor for Project POEM UA Sky School
Summer Camp