Jess Kekelis

MS Health and PE Teacher at Korea International School
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(386) 825-5501
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Credentials

  • Elementary Education K-9, Learning Behavior Specialist K-21, Self-contained Elementary K-9
    DePaul University
    Jun, 2013
    - Oct, 2024
  • Health and Physical Education
    Illinois State Board of Education
  • Middle Grades Language Arts 5-8
    Illinois State Board of Education

Experience

    • South Korea
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • MS Health and PE Teacher
      • Aug 2022 - Present

    • MS ELA Teacher and Literacy Specialist
      • Aug 2016 - Present

    • Assistant Women's Varsity Soccer Coach
      • Nov 2016 - Jun 2019

      • Interact with athletes as a mentor to gain their confidence and understand their individual personalities• Create and implement a high-quality soccer training practices to achieve both team and individual objectives for athletes• Develop and implement core soccer strategies and instruct team members about strategic plays and moves

    • High School Student Support Specialist
      • Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

      •Collaborate with general education teachers to provide access to the curriculum for all students•Provide vital implementations, coordination, and individual goals for achieving success high school students needing accommodations•Implement intervention 1:1 or in small groups while progress monitoring to ensure progress•Co-teach and design engaging lessons and curricula for the Grade 11 U.S. History courses•Co-advisor for High School Student Council

    • Taiwan
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Head Literature and Language Arts Teacher (7th and 8th Grade)
      • Jul 2013 - Aug 2016

      •Collaborated with general education teachers to provide access to the curriculum for all students •Provided vital implementations, coordination, and individual goals for achieving success for 7th and 8th grade students in Language Arts and Literature with differentiated curriculum options •Led team meeting and demonstrate behavior interventions and programs •Designed formative learning tools using a variety of educational websites and APPs •Designed engaging lessons and curricula •Designed fitness activities and drills to coach the Junior High Girl's Basketball team •International Baccalaureate training MYP: Category 1 Certificate

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Student Teacher
      • Mar 2013 - Jun 2013

      •Provided vital implementations, coordination, and individual goals for achieving success in Language Arts with differentiated curriculum options•Attended team meetings, related observations to classroom situations, and demonstrated behavior interventions and programs

    • Student Teacher
      • Jan 2013 - Mar 2013

      •Provided vital implementations, coordination, and individual goals for achieving success in Science, Literature, Reading, Mathematics and Social Studies for elementary students with differentiated curriculum options•Attended team meetings, related observations to classroom situations, and demonstrated behavior interventions and programs

  • The Learning Lane
    • The Woodlands, Texas
    • Lead Teacher
      • Sep 2010 - Jul 2011

      •Provided one-on-one behavior intervention services to children with autism •Implemented behavior intervention strategies as decided in team meetings and/or as directed by Program Supervisor •Attended team meetings, related observations to classroom situations, and demonstrated behavior interventions and programs •Provided one-on-one behavior intervention services to children with autism •Implemented behavior intervention strategies as decided in team meetings and/or as directed by Program Supervisor •Attended team meetings, related observations to classroom situations, and demonstrated behavior interventions and programs

  • YES Youngdo
    • Mokdong, Seoul, South Korea
    • Head ESL Teacher
      • Aug 2008 - Oct 2009

      •Designed and implemented lesson plans and classroom activities •Demonstrated classroom management to ensure children have an opportunity to be actively engaged in their learning environment •Provided vital implementations, coordination, and individual goals for achieving success in Science, Literature, Reading, Phonics, and ESL grades K-10 and adults •Designed and implemented lesson plans and classroom activities •Demonstrated classroom management to ensure children have an opportunity to be actively engaged in their learning environment •Provided vital implementations, coordination, and individual goals for achieving success in Science, Literature, Reading, Phonics, and ESL grades K-10 and adults

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
      • Aug 2007 - Aug 2008

      •Implemented interventions to develop specific skills for adults with developmental disabilities •Responsible for the daily operation, organization and participants of the Adult Day Care and Learning Academy’s recreation programs •Led and gave instruction in play skills, motor skill development and recreational activities •Provided in-home treatment for patients in residential facilities •Implemented interventions to develop specific skills for adults with developmental disabilities •Responsible for the daily operation, organization and participants of the Adult Day Care and Learning Academy’s recreation programs •Led and gave instruction in play skills, motor skill development and recreational activities •Provided in-home treatment for patients in residential facilities

Education

  • International Baccalaureate
    MYP Cat 1: Language and literature: Implementing the MYP curriculum, Middle Years
    2015 - 2015
  • DePaul University
    Dual Master's Degree, Elementary Education and Teaching, Special Education, Learning Behavior Specialist
    2011 - 2013
  • Ohio University
    Bachelor's Degree, Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
    2003 - 2007
  • Seattle Pacific University
    Health and Physical Education/Fitness

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