Kelley Kill
Adapted Physical Education Teacher
37 years old
ESCONDIDO (92026) United States (California)
Professional Status
Employed
Available
About Me
My name is Kelley Kill, and I am an Adapted Physical Education Teacher for San Marcos Unified School District. Adapted Physical Education is Physical Education class for students with unique needs; or another way, I teach students that require additional support in participating in general physical education with the rest of their class. I currently teach Preschool-5th grade students, and those with cognitive, physical, or multiple impairments. Prior to San Marcos I taught at Ravenswood City School District in East Palo Alto.
Ravenswood City School District is a preschool thru 8th grade district that is located in East Palo Alto, and is a full inclusion district. I was the only Adapted Physical Education teacher for the district, and traveled to approximately 10 schools (including a charter school and a heads start program). I worked with students from preschool-8th grade, and would typically push-in for services. Prior to Ravenswood City School District, I have taught Adapted Physical Education for Sonoma County Office of Education, West Sonoma County Office of Education, and contract work with two private schools.
Besides teaching Adapted Physical Education, I have had different jobs throughout the educational field: Elementary Substitute Teacher, Middle School Substitute Teacher, Special Education Substitute Teacher, Teachers Assistant, Afterschool Teacher, and taught a general education Physical Education Class for a private school. My education consists of: Bachelors of Liberal Arts, Multiple Subject Credential, Adapted Physical Education Credential, and Masters in Kinesiology with Physical Education Emphasis. This allows me the ability a unique ability to collaborate and relate to multiple staff involved with student services and needs.
Ravenswood City School District is a preschool thru 8th grade district that is located in East Palo Alto, and is a full inclusion district. I was the only Adapted Physical Education teacher for the district, and traveled to approximately 10 schools (including a charter school and a heads start program). I worked with students from preschool-8th grade, and would typically push-in for services. Prior to Ravenswood City School District, I have taught Adapted Physical Education for Sonoma County Office of Education, West Sonoma County Office of Education, and contract work with two private schools.
Besides teaching Adapted Physical Education, I have had different jobs throughout the educational field: Elementary Substitute Teacher, Middle School Substitute Teacher, Special Education Substitute Teacher, Teachers Assistant, Afterschool Teacher, and taught a general education Physical Education Class for a private school. My education consists of: Bachelors of Liberal Arts, Multiple Subject Credential, Adapted Physical Education Credential, and Masters in Kinesiology with Physical Education Emphasis. This allows me the ability a unique ability to collaborate and relate to multiple staff involved with student services and needs.
Physical Education Emphasis
Multiple Subect & Adapted Physical Education
Adapted Physical Education Teacher
San Marcos Unified School District
Since August 2015
- Teach gross motor skills to a variety of students in ages (preK-5th) as well as disabilities (cognitive and physical).
- I deliver my service through: direct/consultative/collaborative services.
- Collaborating with PE/Service Providers/Special Education/General Education teachers to come up with a plan for each student.
- PresentingiInformation on what APE is to parents/teachers/administrators
- Help my students access the general physical education curriculum, as well as teachers to adapt curriculum/activities for my students (as well as others that are not APE but teachers request support).
Adapted Physical Education Teacher
Ravenswood City School District
August 2011
to June 2015
East Palo Alto
- Teach gross motor skills to a variety of students in ages (preK-8th) as well as disabilities (cognitive and physical).
- I deliver my service through: direct/consultative/collaborative services.
- Collaborating with PE/Service Providers/Special Education/General Education teachers to come up with a plan for each student.
- I "push-In" as well as "pull-out" meaning that I will go into the general education PE class to help my student.
- I work in 8 different schools throughout the district, including a bilingual school and preschool.
- PresentingiInformation on what APE is to parents/teachers/administrators
- Created the Adapted Physical Education program packet along with hierarchy for referrals, resources, and various Information.
- Help my students access the general physical education curriculum, as well as teachers to adapt curriculum/activities for my students (as well as others that are not APE but teachers request support).
Volunteer
Girl Scouts of the USA
March 2010
to September 2012
- I helped with Spring Encampment, 2010.
- Assisted with a few Girl Scout meetings as well as transportations to events.
- Helped with trial runs of activities that would be performed during camps and Girl Scout meetings.
- Assisted with One Hundred Fun-Hundred
- Assisted with a troop in attending The Duck Race at Great America.
- I continue to assist and volunteer whenever I am needed.
Teacher's Assistant/PE Teacher/APE Teacher/Afterschool Teacher
Hillside School
January 2011
to June 2011
- I assist the special education teacher with her plans for the students.
- I help enforce and contribute to the behavioral plan that we have for the classroom.
- During after school, I promote all areas of play and creativity for students: art/craft projects, outdoor playground play, indoor gym play, social games, etc.
- The school is extremely new, and though no child yet has specific IEP goals for APE I do the physical education for the class.
- When the school does receive students with specific APE goals, then I will be the APE teacher for the school.
Kids Club
Petaluma Valley Athletic Club
May 2010
to December 2010
- I do art/craft projects with the kids- coloring, watercolor, creating a big chain, etc.
- Promote physical fitness through: outdoor playground play, use of the fit-r-cade that has kid friendly activities (Wii Fit, Activity light up mat, DDR, etc.), and music designed to have kids moving (dance, and follow along songs).
- I have received many compliments from parents about my ability to make Kids Club fun and physically active for their children.
- The age ranges of children are 4months-10 years.
Long Term Substitute Teacher for Adapted Physical Education
Redwood Consortium Student Services and Sebastopol Consortium Student Services
November 2009
to July 2010
- Taught gross motor skills to a variety of students in ages (K-6) as well as disabilities.
- I have teaching experience in direct service as well as in a group format.
- Collaborated with primary teachers to come up with a plan for each student.
Adapted Physical Education Consult
Sierra School
March 2009
to 2009
- I assisted the primary teacher and aide in how to include a child in a wheelchair into whole class P.E.
- I gave advice and show different techniques that can be used to adapt regular PE to benefit this student.
Lifeguard
Sonoma State University
May 2008
to May 2009
- To protect and prevent public from life-endangering crises.
Adapted Aquatics Volunteer
YMCA
August 2007
to December 2008
- I worked one on one with children with disabilities in an aquatic setting.
- I worked with varying ages (7-14 yrs) and degrees of disability (Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum, etc.
Saturday Sidekicks Volunteer
Sonoma State University
October 2006
to December 2008
- I've worked one on one with students that had a variety of disabilities such as: Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Epilepsy, Mental Retardation, etc.
- The intent was to improve motor development as well as social development through play and physical activities.
Teacher's Assistant Volunteer- First Grade
Waldo Rohnert Elementary School
August 2007
to May 2008
- Completed over 70 hours of observation and participation
- I taught small groups for students needing assistance in math and language arts.
Bike Camp Volunteer
Sonoma State University
December 2007
to January 2008
- Working with students with special needs, I used specially designed bikes to aid in the motor development of riding a bike.
Lifeguard
National Park Service
May 2007
to August 2007
- To protect and prevent public from life-endangering crises.
Lifeguard
National Park Service
May 2006
to August 2006
- To protect and prevent public from life-endangering crises.
Lifeguard
Los Angeles County
May 2005
to August 2005
- To protect and prevent public from life-endangering crises.
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
City of Santa Clarita
May 2004
to August 2004
- To protect and prevent public from life-endangering crises.
- Willing to seek help and support when needing to attempt alternative strategies/activities/etc.
- Engaging personality/ Works well with others
- Is a quick learner with various school systems and deadlines.
- Extremely patient with students/staff/parents and willing to explain anything that is confusing about Adapted Physical Education.
- Able to break down information to a student’s individual level
- Creates good relationships and dialogue with parents about their child's Adapted Physical Education service
- Collaborates with all service providers: Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Special Education Teachers, Paraeducators, etc.
- Positive and outgoing personality that creates a safe and engaging atmosphere for students.
