Margaret Manning
Greenwood,IN
Summary
Compassionate Child Life Practicum Student with practical experience in pediatric healthcare. Demonstrated strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with children and families. Provided emotional support to pediatric patients and developed effective play therapy interventions. Collaborated successfully with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Life Practicum Student
Carla Vygotzky, Meghan Kelly
Cape Town, South Africa
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Provides emotional support to children undergoing medical procedures.
- Facilitates therapeutic activities to promote coping skills during hospital stays
- Helps in the sharing of information with families on child development and coping strategies during hospitalization
- Observes and documents children's reactions to treatments for review purposes
- Writes detailed assessments on behavioral interactions, play sessions, and developmental assessments
Riley Hospital For Children Volunteer
Child Life Council
Indianapolis, IN
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Effectively collaborates with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve product-related issues
- Selects developmentally appropriate toys and activities to assist children in coping
- Coordinates with the supervisor and Certified Child Life Specialist to communicate essential information and pose relevant questions
Private Nanny
Kristen Lasley
Indianapolis, Indiana
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Supervises daily activities for children, ensuring their safety and well-being, while supporting fun and engaging entertainment
- Develops positive relationships with children and fostering comfort and trust
- Communicates effectively with parents regarding children's progress and needs
- Maintains a clean and organized environment for children to play and learn
- Implements and plans a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental, and emotional growth for the children
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family And Child Sciences, Child Life
Ball State University
Muncie05-2026
Skills
- Developmentally-Appropriate Plans
- Teamwork
- Effective Communication
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Professional Ethics
- Child Life Theory
- Documentation Proficiency
- Medical Terminology
- Developmentally-Appropriate plans
- Play-Based Learning
Languages
Afrikaans
Elementary
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- Completion of 120+ Hours in South Africa Live On Site
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Child Life Practicum Student
Carla Vygotzky, Meghan Kelly
05.2025 - 06.2025
Riley Hospital For Children Volunteer
Child Life Council
05.2024 - 08.2024
Private Nanny
Kristen Lasley
06.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Family And Child Sciences, Child Life
Ball State University
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