HELLO, I'M
Kayleigh Fessenden
Occupational Therapist
Kayleigh Fessenden
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Masters of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Concord, North Carolina
About
MY BACKGROUND
Kayleigh has been an occupational therapist for 12 years. She is originally from South Florida and relocated to North Carolina in 2019. Most of her experience is in the inpatient rehabilitation setting specializing in balance, falls, hip fractures and amputations. She also has experience as a Director of Rehabilitation in an outpatient setting working with older adults in assisted living facilities and memory care units. For the past 3 years, she has been an OT Instructor at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences in Concord, North Carolina. The courses she teaches include Kinesiology, Mental Health, Development through the Lifespan, Therapeutic Modalities and Adult Intervention.
Education
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
2021-Current
Gannon University – Erie, PA; Class of 2023
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy
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2008-2010
Nova Southeastern University – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Masters of Occupational Therapy
2004-2008
University of South Florida –Tampa, FL
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Experience
WHERE I’VE WORKED
May 2020–Present
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy Instructor
January 2019–May 2020
Ageility Physical Therapy Solutions, Director of Rehabilitation
March 2011-December 2018
Encompass Health, Senior Occupational Therapist
Professional Goals
MY AMBITIONS
My professional goals include:
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Obtain my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
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Advance to Assistant Professor role
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Present doctoral capstone at NCOTA Fall 2023 Conference
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Obtain grant for Dynavision system for my MOT program
Service
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Assist with treatment of clients at the Community Free Clinic
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Volunteer/Foster with House of Paws Dog Rescue
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Conetoe Fieldwork trip with Level 1 Fieldwork students
OT Teaching Philosophy
MY VALUES
My teaching philosophy is to encourage students to build on their own experiences while providing an environment where students feel comfortable expressing their own ideas and actively participating in the education process. To teach practice skills while helping students synthesize, problem solve and make sense of new information.
Interests
OUT OF OFFICE
Dog Rescue Volunteer and Foster
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Hiking
Spoiling my nieces and nephews
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Traveling
Licenses/Certifications
Professional Development
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Continuing Education
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Committee Involvement
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Scholarly Activities