Caleigh Caruolo
Middletown
Summary
Dedicated child life volunteer and current nanny with hands-on experience supporting children's emotional, developmental, and psychosocial needs across home and healthcare settings. As a graduate student pursuing child life internships and certification, I am committed to providing developmentally appropriate care that promotes coping, resilience, and positive healthcare experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Practicum Student
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Hartford, CT
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Supported therapeutic and medical play activities to enhance the emotional well-being of pediatric patients.
- Assisted in creating and implementing individualized coping strategies for children undergoing medical procedures.
- Designed and facilitated activity plans to promote normalization, self-expression, and resilience during hospitalization.
- Provided grieving families' memory-making activities and emotional presence during end-of-life care.
Private Nanny
Newport, RI
06.2022 - Current
- Designed and carried out daily routines that were individualized to support each child's developmental stage and needs.
- Organized and facilitated educational activities that promoted creativity and strengthened critical thinking skills.
- Managed household tasks, including meal preparation, transportation, laundry, school work, and ensuring a clean environment.
Education
Master of Science - Rec. And Leisure, Concentration in Child Life
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI05-2024
Skills
- Patient assessment skills
- Child development knowledge
- Developmentally appropriate interventions
- Organizational and leadership skills
Timeline
Practicum Student
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
06.2025 - 06.2025
Private Nanny
06.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Rec. And Leisure, Concentration in Child Life
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Salve Regina University