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Photo of Katelin D.
Grand Rapids, MI
23 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I am currently a graduate student at a State University and am earning my degree in School Psychology, so I am learning all about how to best support children's social, emotional, and academic development and about working with children with special needs. For... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Dyslexia, Speech Delay
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Yesterday
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Can provide special needs care within 25 miles of Grand Rapids.
Photo of Katelin D.
Grand Rapids, MI
23 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I am currently a graduate student at a State University and am earning my degree in School Psychology, so I am learning all about how to best support children's social, emotional, and academic development and about working with children with special needs. For... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Dyslexia, Speech Delay
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Yesterday
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Can provide special needs care within 25 miles of Grand Rapids.
Photo of Nicole K.
Grand Rapids, MI
22 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$5-$20/hour
I am currently a junior at Grand Valley State University, where I am majoring in special education. I have work primarily with high school special needs students, but I have experience with elementary, as well as I have tutored one special needs girl, grade five, for six months.
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Muscular Dystrophy
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Grand Rapids.
Photo of Erika W.
Grand Rapids, MI
20 years old
2 years experience
Full-time
$5-$15/hour
I am an elementary special education major in college. I love kids and their innocence! I love to see people push past the limits that society has set for them. I believe that God has given each and every person a purpose in life and it's amazing to see that shine... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities,...
Response: Replies to 63% of messages.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Grand Rapids.
Photo of Molly K.
Grand Rapids, MI
27 years old
0 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
My connection with children and youth with special needs began when I started working at the Muscular Dystrophy Association summer camp. I was entrusted with the 24-hour care of one child or youth for the duration of the camp session. I was responsible for daily... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Asthma, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Muscular Dystrophy
Response: Replies to 68% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Grand Rapids.
Photo of Heather H.
Grand Rapids, MI
24 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked in many different settings with individuals with special needs. The settings include classroom, therapy, recreational camp and at home care. I am passionate about this because it is something I have watched my mom do almost my whole life. Ever since... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Celiac, Central Auditory...
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within 3 months
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Grand Rapids, including Muskegon and Ada.
Photo of Becky H.
Grand Rapids, MI
23 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$5-$10/hour
I have a passion for working with those with special needs. It is just something that I have come to enjoy. I am a social work major so I have a lot of knowledge regarding special needs and just have a true passion. I worked at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Food Allergies, Heart Defects, Mental Illness
Response: Replies to 50% of messages.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Grand Rapids.
Mary C.
 
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Grand Rapids, MI
31 years old
5 years experience
Part-time
$5-$10/hour
At the age of 12 I began babysitting and enjoy being with children. I recently worked for a school district as a paraprofessional. I have over 11 years experience in education for children/teens in elementary, middle, and high school with five years working experience... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities,...
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Grand Rapids.
Leah P.
 
Photo of Leah P.
Grand Rapids, MI
27 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I have been working at Christian Services with the developmentally disabled children. I am patient calm, and love to help people!
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes,...
Response: Replies to 50% of messages.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Grand Rapids.
Photo of Ashley D.
Grand Rapids, MI
22 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
For the last three summers I have working in a camp setting that allowed me to work with children and adults with varying needs. I also have young cousins that I watch regularly that have some developmental delays and speech delays.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Central Auditory Processing...
Response: Replies to 20% of messages.
Last Login: Within a week
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Grand Rapids.
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Photo of Andrea O.
Grand Rapids, MI
23 years old
7 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
Working with children with special needs is my passion. My cousin has Williams Syndrome, and I spent time working at their convention a couple years ago. I have also work with children who have autism, and spent time working with infants with development delays.... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Food Allergies, Williams Syndrome
Response: Replies to 77% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Grand Rapids.
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Photo of Annie Marye W.
Grand Rapids, MI
19 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I am a college student looking to make a couple extra bucks. I attend GRCC and transferring (eventually - hopefully in a year) to GVSU. I plan on getting my CI/LD (cognitive impairment/ learning disability) endorsement along with my special education teaching degree.... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities,...
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Grand Rapids.
Marie D. New!
 
Grand Rapids, MI
41 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$20-$30/hour
I am pursuing a master's degree in nutrition, following a passion for whole foods, allergy-free cooking and nutrition. I am experienced in working with many food allergies and consume a vegan, whole foods diet. I have experience also in preparing raw food meals.... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Celiac, Food Allergies, Thyroid Condition
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Grand Rapids.
Bailey L. New!
 
Grand Rapids, MI
28 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$50/hour
I taught in a K-2 severely impaired classroom, at the high school level with students with learning disabilities and in a PreK special education classroom. I very much enjoy working with children, especially those with special needs.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental...
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Grand Rapids.
Janet B. New!
 
Grand Rapids, MI
41 years old
2 years experience
Full-time
$5-$20/hour
I have 22+ years experience in caring for children and household management. I have two nieces that have CP and or other variations of disabilities. I used to help with them a lot, including daycare for them. I also used to do daycare for one of my best friend's... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays
Response: Promised to reply within 3 days.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
Safety Verifications:
Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Grand Rapids.
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