Caroline Larkin Deislinger
Blacksburg,VA
Summary
Positive, energetic, and highly organized individual with a natural ability to engage and motivate others. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Possesses foundational knowledge of activity planning and coordination, as well as skills in scheduling and event management. Committed to creating meaningful and enjoyable experiences for participants. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Toddler Teacher/Caretaker
Rainbow Riders Childcare Center, SMLC Site
04.2024 - Current
- Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered creativity, curiosity, and exploration among toddlers.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.
- Facilitated family engagement and kept families up to date with developmental milestones
- Provided structured daily routines that balanced physical activity, cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and rest periods.
Assistant Activities Coordinator
Intellectual Disabilities Agency of the New River Valley
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinated and executed a variety of events to support adults with intellectual disabilities
- Developed and implemented creative activity programs tailored to the interests of various age groups and demographics.
- Maintained detailed records of program participation and expenses for accurate budget tracking and reporting purposes.
- Fostered strong relationships with community partners, securing resources for additional programming opportunities.
E.A.T. (Electronic Access Team, Acquisitions)
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Mastered various Library Software programs, including OCLC, KOHA, etc
- Collaborate with other employees to solve electronic journal and eBook access issues
- Gained experience in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, along with many other software applications
Line Cook
West End Market, Virginia Tech
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported kitchen operations by restocking and preparing stations with necessary supplies and equipment
- Covered kitchen needs at any station, filling in for absent team members and bringing cooks up to speed
- Collaborated easily with a mixture of personalities
Kitchen Manager
Gene’s Orange Market, Halifax, VA
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Kitchen operations management, communication and interpersonal skills, team leadership and development
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development, Minors in Disability Studies, Adaptive Brain and Behavior, and Psychology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05-2025
Child Development Associate (CDA) - Infant/Toddler Concentration
Council For Professional Development
10.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Excel High School
02.2022
Skills
- Curriculum and schedule planning
- Efficient under pressure
- Observation, assessment, documentation, and record keeping
- Group and individual instruction
- Project management, Event planning and promotion
- Behavior management
- Community inclusion
- Employee/Client relations
- Child development
- Team management
Timeline
Infant Toddler Teacher/Caretaker
Rainbow Riders Childcare Center, SMLC Site
04.2024 - Current
Assistant Activities Coordinator
Intellectual Disabilities Agency of the New River Valley
08.2023 - Current
E.A.T. (Electronic Access Team, Acquisitions)
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
01.2023 - 08.2024
Line Cook
West End Market, Virginia Tech
09.2022 - 12.2022
Kitchen Manager
Gene’s Orange Market, Halifax, VA
05.2021 - 08.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Excel High School
Bachelor of Science - Human Development, Minors in Disability Studies, Adaptive Brain and Behavior, and Psychology
Virginia Tech
Child Development Associate (CDA) - Infant/Toddler Concentration
Council For Professional Development
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