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Haily C.


Valparaiso, IN

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

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I've been a paraprofessional to kids with moderate to severe special needs since August of 2022. I absolutely love what I do and seeing the kids meet their goals and the joy that they have makes what I do worth every second.
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Melanie Y.


Valparaiso, IN

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

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-Experience as both a preschool teacher and early intervention behavioral therapist (special education) -BS in Psychology, with minors in biology and music. -Certified Early Childhood Education Master Teacher (California) -Certified PRT: Level 1. Training and experience in other ABA methods as well -Certified Paramedic (not...
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Jadyn K.


Valparaiso, IN

$13-15/hr3 yrs exp

Tutor/Child Care Provider

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Hello! My name is Jadyn, I'm a 21-year-old female living in the Valparaiso area while I finish my bachelor's degree in geography. I'm looking for a more productive way to spend my extra down time as my class schedule is very light. Therefore, I can be pretty flexible throughout the week! I also have reliable transportation. I...
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Lexi N.


Valparaiso, IN

$15-50/hr4 yrs exp

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I am a highschool student. I am really good with kids. I have a car and my drivers license. Looking for after school child care I can also drive to after school practices and pick children up from school I started working with kids when I started watching my little brother and now my family and family friends hires me when they...
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Shelby P.


Chesterton, IN

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Shelby and I am a local college student looking for a job working with children. I spent two years of high school in a vocational program working with children with and without special needs. For the past year, I have been working for a family with a 6-year-old boy, but am no longer needed due to their needs...
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Megan M.


Valparaiso, IN

$12-22/hr4 yrs exp

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Hello! I'm Megan, I am 22 years old and I am currently a senior nursing major. I love kids and have been babysitting and working in my church's youth ministry for many years. I worked at a special needs park district for 2 years and I have experience working in a hospital as well. I am CPR/First Aid certified. I love being...
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Hailey R.


Valparaiso, IN

$14-19/hr4 yrs exp

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I have my Child Development Associates credential and also have experience working with children who are special needs , I have also taken several courses in teaching and helping children and adolescence with special needs. I am most familiar working and tutoring children and adolescents with ADHD , Autism, and Down Syndrome. I...
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Kelley K.


Valparaiso, IN

$24-28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Caregiver Seeking New Family To Work With In Northwest Indiana

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Hello, my name is Kelley. I worked for Batavia IL public schools for 15 years with special needs children. I am also a mother of two girls ages 30 and 26. My husband and I moved to Valparaiso in October 2023. I have worked with children ages newborn thru 15 years of age over a period of 21 years and cant imagine doing anything...
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Alexis B.


Valparaiso, IN

$16/hr3 yrs exp

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My whole life I've been the oldest sibling. So, that came with the responsibility to mature very fast and care for all of my younger siblings. I've watched them since I was young and that always stuck around considering I still have younger siblings aging from 10-14 that I still care for at times. Also, my mom and her friend...
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Tiffany P.


Valparaiso, IN

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, College Educated In Early Childhood

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Hello I have over 10 years of experience and over all just love being around kids. I have 4 kids, 3boys 1 girl, age 12, 11 and 9 and the baby is a 20 months old. My 11-year-old has special needs so I'm experienced in that area as well. I know how important it is to find someone you can trust and rely on. I have cared for my...
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Elizabeth T.


Valparaiso, IN

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

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I've enjoyed working with special needs children for several years now. I know American Sign Language.
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Tiffany P.


Valparaiso, IN

$14-19/hr

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

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Mom of 4, 2 with special needs. Over 15 years of experience with autism. I have one that is high function and another is low function. Available during the day time to assist other families with similar life challenges
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Renee K.


Valparaiso, IN

$39/hr1 yrs exp

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I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. Though I prefer to focus on childcare. I am a retired Peds/NICU RN. I have worked with children and infants my whole career. I very much miss caring for and interacting with children and their families. Having retired nearly 2years ago, I am finding...
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Jocelyn C.


Valparaiso, IN

$10/hr7 yrs exp

Date Day/night Sitter, Babysitter

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Hi my name is Jocelyn I am 27 years old and live in Valparaiso Indiana I am covid vaccinated and CPR and first aid trained. I've worked at an all special needs school here in Valparaiso and I'm a lead infant teacher currently in Chesterton! I have my cda ( Child Development accreditation. I enjoy making arts and crafts, being...
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Sue M.


Chesterton, IN

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

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I have three children, my youngest has Down syndrome. He is my angel. I would love to provide help to those in the same situation. I am a professional and in the process of switching careers. I have my masters in education from DePaul and my BA from Purdue University in Weat Lafayette.

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