RYAN P. KENT M.Ed., CAPE

Adapt instructional techniques to the age and skill levels of students. Instruct students, using Adapted Physical Education techniques, Improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, or sports and game achievement.

Manage PE department staff, budget, teacher and student scheduling.

• Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
• Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.

Coordinate with administration in all department related matters.

• Built smooth and productive working relations positively impacting department operations.

Provide maximum physical activity time within the class period, teach skills and activities that transfer into physical activity outside of physical education class, motivate children to be physically active.

Unified Athletics Program Director

Coordinate Special Education Services for caseload of students on IEP.

• Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.

Provide direct instruction in Executive Functioning through Academic Support class.

• Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
• Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.

Experience and job description same as role listed above

1:1 educational support for children with significant Autism

• Fostered physically and emotionally safe and supportive learning environment characterized by efficient and effective routines, clear expectations and organization that maximized student learning.
• Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.

Implemented ABA and IEP goals and objectives

Monitored progress of goal acquisition

Provided personal support in daily living tasks

Facilitated individual and group play opportunities

Consulted with BCBA, PT/OT, SLP