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For the past 3 years I have worked within the school district with special needs children. The past year I was working in Kindergarten grades for most of the time. I enjoy helping the children learn and grow to their fullest potential..
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I have had experience caring for someone with a disability since I can remember. My oldest sister has cerebral palsy and I have been one of her main caregivers for many years. I have experience working in a school for children with special needs. I worked at South Shore Educational collaborative as a paraprofessional for four...
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I have been working with students with special needs since I was 18 years old. I work every summer at the P. A. R. I. S. S program in Wantagh. This summer program is a six week program for students with special needs. I started out as a teacher's assistant and later became a teacher. I am very passionate about what I do. I also...
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Senior caregiver for over 15 yrs. Very compassionate, energetic, with car. Looking for pt the evenings of mon, we'd possibly thurs 6-10 p.m. and every other Sunday
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Hi! I am a reliable, creative and professional person who is pretty well rounded. I've worked at a couple daycares with toddlers and newborn. The part I enjoyed most while working there was thinking of arts and crafts projects that the kids would enjoy! With my bachelors degree in psychology, I moved on to a job at an agency...
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I have an Engineer degree and worked at PSE&G and National Grid for 29 years. During this period, I earned an MBA degree. After retiring from my Engineer position, I was hired as an aide at the Nassau BOCES Carman Road School to help children with special needs. I enjoyed this position for eight and a half years before retiring....
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I am a mother of 2 boys, 27 & 24 one in college. I have been a stay home mom (pt work only) for the past 17 years. Over the years I have been very involved in PTA. I have babysat for my nieces and nephews over the years, 2 are special needs. I started babysitting at the age of 10 and helped to care for my siblings. I am a very...
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Hello there! I'm Kayla, a SUNY Oswego graduate (2020) with a degree in Communication Studies and Creative Writing. I have been a dedicated babysitter since age 14 and I bring 2 years of hands-on experience as a Special Education Teaching Assistant in a 6:1:2 classroom, specializing in children with special needs.
During my...
Sarah C.
Wantagh, NY
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
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I have a passion for people and I love working with children. I have been babysitting my whole life, whether it be for a church event or babysitting my cousins and neighbors. In the past I have cared for infants/newborn baby's. I also have experience working in a school environment. I am a former employee of the South Shore...
Chloe W.
Freeport, NY
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! My name is Chloe and I have a passion for working with children. I have spent the last 8 summers working in childcare and I absolutely love it! I have experience with children age 2-12 and some experience with children with special needs. I recently earned my master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and am hoping to...
5.0
"Chloe was a wonderful nanny for our family for over two years. She was a tremendous loss when she moved. I trust her and highly recommend her!!!"
Reviewed by Sarah P.
5.0
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My name is Crystal and I'm 30 years old. I have been working/caring for children for over 18 years, & in the special needs field for 12+years. I am very mature, responsible & trustworthy & patient. I also come with my own transportation. I'd describe my personality as adventurous, outgoing, friendly, sensitive, sentimental and...
5.0
"Crystal is kind and compassionate, she's a very helpful assistant with a lot of love and patience. Although we've only had our second class, my child really likes her and enjoys being with her."
Reviewed by Lin C.
Rosaria C.
Oceanside, NY
$25-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
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I am a fun loving energetic woman who has had many experiences with children as a mother and a teacher. I have worked with kids with special needs and with senior people affected by dementia. I am a woman with high moral values. I believe in honesty and integrity
5.0
"Rosaria is wonderful! She is so good with my kids, completely engages with them and they have so much fun with her. She is absolutely amazing at helping keep things tidy. We are very lucky to have found her."
Reviewed by Katelyn K.
5.0
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I have babysat and coached lacrosse for the past 6 years for children up to the ages of 11. I have also worked with special needs in the Best Buddies and Respite program at my church all throughout middle school and high school! I have a car and clean driving record! I don't just sit there but I engage and ensure the kids are...
5.0
"Caroline is one of the most amazing babysitters I have ever worked with! She is so professional and my kids LOVED her! I would recommend Caroline to anyone!"
Reviewed by Amy W.
Dawn P.
Bethpage, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi, I'm a mom of 2 boys soon 15 & 18. Non smoker and have no problem with pets. I am a certified Teachers Assistant, employed at Central Boulevard Elementary School in Bethpage, NY. I work with main stream and 1-1 with special needs children. I have many years of child care experience, having two of my own and also worked on NYC...
5.0
"Dawn is the best caretaker I ever had. She cared for my daughter since she was 5years old and she took care of her as if she was her own child. She is very dependable, trustworthy and nurturing. Believe me...
Reviewed by Susan D.
Nathalie J.
Malverne, NY
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hi, I'm Nathalie! I've been working with children for over 10 years now! I love watching kids learn and play! I currently work for the Department of Education. I work with special needs children and absolutely love it! Since I do work for a school during the year I am looking for a Summer job and some days during the school...
5.0
"Nathalie is a natural and so sweet! She is helping us with our 12 week old and our baby was has been at ease with Nathalie since the first day they met. Her experience with very young babies is apparent, as she...
Reviewed by Tania S.
Erline D.
Hewlett, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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- I'm a patient's care Technician with a certification in dialysis,.
- I also work as a Direct care counselor technician. I am experienced in working with children with special needs.
- Presently, I worked and cared for children diagnosed with cerebral palsy for 18 years.
- I also care for psych patients, and I have a B L S and...
5.0
"Erline is very caring. She went above and beyond assisting me with my mom/and taking care of the household."
Reviewed by Sabine W.
5.0
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My name is Alexandra and I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages. Throughout my graduate...
5.0
"I have used Alexandra for childcare for my special needs son who is almost 4 years old. She is punctual, reliable, and great with kids. I highly recommend her and trust her with my nonverbal son, which I think...
Reviewed by Melissa G.
5.0
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Dedicated special education aide.
Multi-talented. Versatile and dedicated child advocate with a solid focus on the individual needed.
5.0
"Very caring and my daughter loves her."
Reviewed by Kemi O.
Kayla C.
Copiague, NY
$15-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello my name is Kayla. A little about me I'm outgoing, caring, with a lot of patience. Most of all I can be trusted, I am respectful. I am currently 21 years old, I'm a CNA in the state of NYS as well a DSP, I have experience with child care, geriatric age care, as well as experience with mentally challenged and/or with...
Doreen T.
Amityville, NY
$25-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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Hello everyone! My name is Doreen, I am 61 years old. I am a mother of three children that range from the ages 16to 34. I have worked in an elementary school for 16+ years as a cafeteria monitor and love my job! I am very experienced in childcare having been a mother for the past 34 years and working in a school. Working in a...
5.0
"Doreen is absolutely fantastic! She is a very kind and respectful woman who takes the safety of children as her number one priority. My husband and I were never worried or remotely concerned for our children...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wantagh, NY
Chloe W.
5.0
Chloe was a wonderful nanny for our family for over two years. She was a tremendous loss when she moved. I trust her and highly recommend her!!!
- Sarah P.
Crystal H.
5.0
Crystal is kind and compassionate, she's a very helpful assistant with a lot of love and patience. Although we've only had our second class, my child really likes her and enjoys being with her.
- Lin C.
Rosaria C.
5.0
Rosaria is wonderful! She is so good with my kids, completely engages with them and they have so much fun with her. She is absolutely amazing at helping keep things tidy. We are very lucky to have found her.
- Katelyn K.
Caroline K.
5.0
Caroline is one of the most amazing babysitters I have ever worked with! She is so professional and my kids LOVED her! I would recommend Caroline to anyone!
- Amy W.
Dawn P.
5.0
Hi. I have known dawn for some time. She has helped me with my kids when they were babies and also now at the elementary school age. She has always been dependable and my kids always feel safe when they are with her. She has watched my daughter when she was about one twice a week while I was at...
- Jennifer L.
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