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Tamara W. - Atlanta Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Tamara W.

Part-Time, 10 + Years of Experience

I have degrees in Elementary and Special Education and 16 years of classroom experience. Currently I teach special education part-time and own a tutoring company. I was born with a dislocated hip and have dyslexia. I understand the struggles that many children face. I offer a summer enrichment camp for K - fourth graders in Midtown. I have programs for various learning differences, ADD and autism. The hours are 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with after care available. I also tutor on Saturday mornings. I have a world of patience and a passion for helping children!
Related Hobbies and Interests
I have additional training in Brainteaser math, touch math, handwriting without tears, and primary phonics.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 51 years old
  • 10 + years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Does not have transportation and willing to travel up to 10 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $15 to $35
  • Available on short notice (Care-on-Call)
  • Not interested in working as a live-in care provider

Experienced With Age Groups:
Infant (up to 12 months) Adult (18-64 years)
Youth (1-11 years) Senior (65+)
Teen (12-17 years)
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Diagnoses Experience:
Social, Emotional, Behavioral ADD,  ADHD,  Aspergers,  Autism,  Autism Spectrum Disorder,  Tourette Syndrome
Physical Cerebral Palsy
Developmental Developmental Delays,  Dyslexia,  Mental Retardation


Specific Care Service Experience:
Ambulation Blood Sugar Testing Insulin Injections
Assistive Technology/AAC Body Lifting Repositioning
Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene Brushing Protocol Respiratory Care
Bed Baths EPI Pen Injections Seizure Attendance
Behavior - Applied Behavior Analysis Feeding Sign Language
Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support G Tubes Stimming Attendance
Other:
Willing to Learn New Care and Diagnoses' Skills:

I am open to learning a variety of new skills.


Additional Services Provided:
Medical Transportation Errands/Shopping Laundry
Housecleaning Long Distance Transportation Meal Preparation

Availability (09/19/09 to 12/31/09) Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
Early Morning (6am-9am)
Late Morning (9am-12pm)
Early Afternoon (12pm -3pm)
Late Afternoon (3pm-6pm)
Early Evening (6pm-9pm)
Late Evening (9pm-12am)
Overnight (12am-6am)

Qualifications:
CPR Licensed Practicing Nurse Speech Therapist
Certified Nursing Assistant Physical Therapist Special Education Credentials
Occupational Therapist Early Childhood Educator Registered Nurse
First Aid Licensed Vocational Nurse

Education:
  • Level: College degree
  • School: Bellhaven College
  • Major: Elementary Education
  • Graduation Year: 1979
Languages Spoken:
  • English

Other Qualifications:
Degree in Elementary Education.