KACEY THOMPSON
Grand Prairie,USA
Summary
Experienced School-Based Occupational Therapist with 26 years in educational settings, specializing in sensory regulation and fine motor skill development. Employs collaborative, data-driven interventions to enhance IEP goal achievement, classroom participation, and student independence. Partners with educators and families to foster student success and skill development.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Grand Prairie Independent School District
Grand Prairie, Texas
08.2022 - Current
- Delivered OT services to over 40 students aged 3 to 12th grade with Autism, ADHD, developmental delays, sensory processing difficulties, and learning disabilities.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations and developed individualized education plans aligned with IEP goals, achieving measurable gains in fine motor skills, handwriting, and sensory regulation.
- Collaborated with teachers, assessment staff (SLPs, PTs, diagnosticians, VI teachers, O&M specialists, and school psychologists), Dyslexia Therapists, administrators, and families on classroom modifications and sensory supports, increasing student engagement in general and special education settings.
- Facilitated IEP meetings, progress reporting, and data collection, ensuring compliance with IDEA.
- Navigated complex, high-conflict situations with professionalism, facilitating positive outcomes for students.
- Developed and delivered district-wide trainings to teachers and support staff: Sensory Supports in the Classroom.
- Fieldwork educator to Level I and Level II OT students.
Contract Occupational Therapist
Newman International Academy
Arlington, Texas
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Delivered targeted occupational therapy services in school setting to enhance functional skills and participation of students aged 3-12th grade.
- Evaluated student needs and developed individualized treatment plans.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to enhance student function.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate therapy into classroom activities.
Occupational Therapist
Mansfield Independent School District
Mansfield, Texas
08.2012 - 06.2017
- Delivered school-based occupational therapy services to enhance student participation and engagement across the district.
- Developed and delivered training course to kindergarten and first grade teachers to support school-wide improvement in handwriting using Handwriting Without Tears.
- Created and facilitated crafts tailored to diverse developmental and fine motor needs for students at the MISD Special Needs Rodeo.
- Coordinated and led interactive fine motor and sensory booth activities for students at the Mansfield ISD Multi-cultural Festival over three years.
- Served on the planning committee for Mansfield ISD's Special Needs Rodeo.
Occupational Therapist
Grand Prairie Independent School District
Grand Prairie, Texas
08.2001 - 06.2012
- Delivered school-based occupational therapy services to students aged 3-21 years across 7 campuses , enhancing their functional abilities and participation in educational activities.
- Evaluated student needs through comprehensive assessments and observations.
- Developed customized therapy plans for students with diverse needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate therapy goals into classroom activities.
- Developed and delivered training courses for teachers and support staff in the following areas: classroom sensory supports and handwriting tips.
- Contributed to Interdisciplinary teams to support individualized assessments and interventions: Assistive Technology Team, Autism Assessment Team, and Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities Assessment Team.
Contract Occupational Therapist
Grand Prairie Independent School District
Grand Prairie, Texas
01.2000 - 06.2001
- Delivered comprehensive school-based occupational therapy services to students aged 3-21 throughout the district, fostering developmental growth and enhancing academic participation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, Texas12-1999
Pre-Occupational Therapy -
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas05-1997
Skills
- Evaluate, interpret, and develop an individualized education plan for students
- IEP goal writing and implementation
- Data collection and progress monitoring
- Behavioral Intervention strategies
- Sensory processing development
- Fine and gross motor skill development
- Visual motor/perceptual skill training
- Handwriting remediation
- Assistive Technology integration
- Classroom accommodations
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Caseload management across multiple sites
- Problem-solving skills
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution strategies
Certification
- Licensed Occupational Therapist, Texas, 2000-present
- Registered and certified by the National Board of Certified Occupational Therapists, 2000-present
Additional Certifications and Trainings
- Registered Yoga Teacher RYT-200, Completed 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, 2019. Applied through breathwork practices, body postures, and vagal nerve toning strategies in therapeutic school settings.
- Breathwork Practices to Regulate Energy Level and Arousal in Children/Adolescents
- Yoga and Mindfulness Based Tools for Children and Adolescents to Manage Anxiety and Navigate Stressful Situations
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Grand Prairie Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
Contract Occupational Therapist
Newman International Academy
08.2017 - 05.2022
Occupational Therapist
Mansfield Independent School District
08.2012 - 06.2017
Occupational Therapist
Grand Prairie Independent School District
08.2001 - 06.2012
Contract Occupational Therapist
Grand Prairie Independent School District
01.2000 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Pre-Occupational Therapy -
Texas Tech University