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.
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).
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).
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.
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.