Jacquelyn Karney
Physical Education, Health and Adapted PE Specialist
Ashaway,RI
Summary
Innovative health and physical education teacher bringing 10-year background instructing students of all ages. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student achievement in their own health and well being.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Physical Education and Health Teacher
Chariho Regional School District
Wood River Junction , RI
2016.08 - Current
- Designed and implemented a curriculum driven by district and state standards focused on TGFU (teaching games for understanding) to kindergarten - 4th grade including a clinical day program.
- Recreated a PE and Health program to make it accessible and engaging to students online through video during the 2020-2021 school year.
- Incorporated units focused on student autonomy and self assessment as well as STEM related activities to integrate school specialty.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Advocated for technology use (TV/ Apple TV/ Ipads) in specials to enhance student engagement and used to assess students cognitive and physical growth.
- Involved in district assigned positions that focus on curriculum revisions and standards based grading as well as an after school program available to all students K-4th.
- Organize, communicate with staff and parents and lead events such as field day, school transformation days and Girls on the Run.
- Engage in professional development workshops outside of school hours to enhance pedagogy and constantly revise programs to keep it current with the times.
- Advocate for the profession and for students to have access to multiple programs beyond physical fitness.
Adapted Physical Education Specialist
Windsor Unified School District
Windsor , CA
2015.08 - 2016.05
- Taught adapted physical education to students ages 5 - 21 at all six schools in the district and managed a caseload of 38 students, providing consult and direct services.
- Involved in the Special Olympics School Partnership Program to give middle and high school students the opportunity to compete against peers in other districts in soccer, basketball and track & field.
- Collaborated with other teachers and parents to develop, implement and assess IEP plans.
Adapted Physical Education Specialist
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District
Fallbrook , CA
2012.08 - 2015.05
- Taught physical education to individuals with and without disabilities, pre-K – 8th grade at four different school sites in the district, including two schools on a military base.
- Managed an average caseload of 30 students, case manager for 2 students, providing consult and direct services.
- Modified SPARK curriculum to meet specific needs of students, created lessons to align with IEP goals, and state standards and incorporated Leader in Me Program into lessons to align with district goals.
Girls on the Run Volunteer Coach
Girls On The Run, RI Chapter
Ashaway , RI
2017.02 - 2019.05
- Head coach for an after school running program for 3rd-4th grade girls focusing on character building, self respect, developing and maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.
- At the culmination of the season, the girls run a 5k to celebrate their hard work.
Guest Speaker at Adapted PE Conference
Adapted Physical Education Conference
Irvine , CA
2013.11 - 2013.11
- Lead speaker during cracker barrel session about how to implement technology (iPad/ GoPro) into adapted physical education lessons and assessments, and how it can be beneficial for student learning.
- Implemented stories and anecdotes into speeches to make information more entertaining.
- Networked among industry leaders to promote technology within Adapted PE.
Volunteer Teacher
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind
Honolulu , HI
2011.02 - 2011.05
- Assisted a middle school teacher during his health and activity day classes. Offered new ideas in regards to physical education activities and helped keep students on task and involved.
- Worked alongside the teacher to help develop a physical education program at the school. The program began after I received money from a grant I was awarded through Dosomething.org to purchase physical education equipment during his health and activity day classes.
Education
Masters of Science - Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HIBachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training -
Raffa Yoga
Cranston, RI 2017.01 - 2017.05
Skills
- Data analysis
- Differentiated instruction
- Evaluation procedures
- Student and parent relations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization and Time Management
- Curriculum Development
- Technology integration
- IEP design
Timeline
Girls on the Run Volunteer Coach
Girls On The Run, RI Chapter
2017.02 - 2019.05
200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training -
Raffa Yoga
2017.01 - 2017.05
Elementary Physical Education and Health Teacher
Chariho Regional School District
2016.08 - Current
Adapted Physical Education Specialist
Windsor Unified School District
2015.08 - 2016.05
Guest Speaker at Adapted PE Conference
Adapted Physical Education Conference
2013.11 - 2013.11
Adapted Physical Education Specialist
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District
2012.08 - 2015.05
Volunteer Teacher
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind
2011.02 - 2011.05
Masters of Science - Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Rhode Island
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