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I am a special education teacher at a self contained school for kids with moderate to severe disabilities. I graduated from the University of Dayton with a degree in Special Education. I also grew up having an older brother with Down syndrome.
Emily S.
Skokie, IL
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hello, my name is Emily and I have worked with special needs kids for as long as I can remember. My mom was a special needs teacher, and she taught me everything she knows. I have 2 years of paid experience tutoring kids with special needs, and over 10 years of volunteer experience. I volunteered at a special needs dance class,...
Elise C.
Des Plaines, IL
$14-19/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi. My name is Elise. I currently work as an assistant teacher in Glenview. I work in a special ed classroom with children from kindergarten to 2nd grade. I have experience working one on one as well as in classroom with children with disabilities (autism, down syndrome, turner syndrome, developmental delay, etc).
Leilani M.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi, my name is Leilani and I am 23 years old. I currently attend Nova Southeastern University in south Florida and will be graduating with my bachelors in Health Informatics in May. I will be back in Chicago full time while completing my masters program online. My ultimate goal is to become a neonatal nurse. I have a very big...
5.0
"Would definitely recommend. Smart and attentive. Amazing with children!!"
Reviewed by Heather D.
Michelle K.
Park Ridge, IL
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
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I have cared for children with discipline disorders, learning disorders, downs syndrome, and autism. I take time with children I work with, to learn how they respond and react to different ways of handling situations. I am energetic and caring. I hold a great deal of pride in the work I do.
4.0
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I'm a 44-year-old divorced mother to a 12-year-old boy with Down Syndrome, who is truly a blessing. I've been a full-time mother, and I am ready to get back into the work force. I am a very reliable, responsible, and kindhearted individual. I'm open to providing care, compassion, nurturing to any age as I truly enjoy helping...
5.0
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I have paid experience teaching theater, dance, art and yoga to children over the past 11 years. I have 2 years full -time nanny experience with toddlers and over a decade of babysitting experience as well. I've worked with kids of all ages and love to plan a fun day with my charges. I have 20+ years experience with special...
5.0
"Meghan has worked with our family since May 2017. She has always been dependable and has great empathy and patience with our teenage son who has autism. She is creative in ways to spend time with him and...
Reviewed by Colleen S.
Selena O.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, May Name Is Selena, I Am A Passionate And Dedicated Person.
5.0
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Hi! How are you?
I am Selena O, current Nursing student (Night hybrid program)
I have Over 5 years of experience as a nanny. I love to play with different strategies of pedagogy for a good development of body and Brain. I could make your children comfortable while I am with them. Can take them to parks, museum and other...
5.0
"Selena is great! She babysat our baby girl today. She played with her , fed her and helped cleaning her bottles and she took beautiful pictures !! Totally recommend her :)"
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5.0
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My experience includes two years working with adults with physical and mental disabilities including TBI's, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and Down Syndrome in a group home setting. I have also worked with children with Autism and have experience in behavior therapy.
5.0
"Erica is reliable and always shows up on time. She's been working for six months with my autistic daughter and things have gone really smoothly. She's confident and comfortable with special needs kids"
Reviewed by Laurence L.
4.2
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Hi Families
Hi my name Bongi
I am 25 years old, I've been working with kids for as since high school I used to babysit daytime on weekends until I started doing as a job while studying, I have CPR training certificate and childcare training, I am of course infant qualified and have worked with all ages . I have 2 year au pair...
5.0
"Bongi provides an outstanding service to both us parents and our kids,She is extremely professional, knowledgeable and efficient! I have worked with a lot of nannies but her service was far the best my family...
Reviewed by Nsovo K.
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Experience in high school special needs classroom (instructing, socializing)
Experience with Down Syndrome (socializing, instructing)
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I am passionate about helping people of all shapes and sizes. Currently I work as a substitute staff that helps care for people with a wide variety of physical and cognitive special needs. I have worked with people with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, all ranges of mental retardation, emotional and behavioral disorders,...
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During high school I took two classes helping out with special needs students. I have a cousin who is schizophrenic and another cousin who has down syndrome. I absolutely would love to help out, and I have plenty of experience.
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I have experience caring for my sister with Down Syndrome as well as kids with a variety of disabilities. I was a teacher's assistant at a special eds summer school for years and am now a nurse on a neurology/neurosurgery unit so I care for patients with strokes, seizures, ALS, traumatic injuries, etc.
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My name is Leonor, I'm originally from Peru. for the past 30 years of my life I have devoted most of it to teaching, tutoring, and taking care of children. I realized at an early age that this was my passion in life, what makes me smile and brings me Joy. Over my years of teaching children I have come across all different types...
Audrey O.
Chicago, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello! I am a college student studying to hopefully pursue a career in neuropsychology, helping to advocate for kids and adults with special needs so that they can live as happily and independently as possible. I have two older sisters, one with NLD and CP whose special needs played a crucial part in shaping the way that I grew...
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Assisting and advocating for those with special needs has always been a passion of mine. My experience with individuals with disabilities started when I began nannying for a young girl with down syndrome when I was 15. I continued this job for three years. In this time, I helped to take her to dance classes, assist with her swim...
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In high school I spent my summers teaching children how to swim.
when I was 15 years old my step mother gave birth to my brother who has Down Syndrome. I have been exposed to all types of special needs children throughout the years and thoroughly enjoy working with them.
I truly adore working with children. I love watching...
Phoebe F.
Chicago, IL
$30-33/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hello! I'm Phoebe! I love working with kids and have done so for about 5 years now. I started babysitting at 15. I grew up homeschooled and ended up teaching a children's baking class in a homeschool program in LA. I also have been a TA for that same program. I've babysat a 2-year-old boy with Down syndrome daily about two years...
Jeanne J.
Chicago, IL
$20-35/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I have been caretaking for an elderly couple and their youngest child who has special needs for the past year. This has given me experience working with folks who have down syndrome and moderate-middle stage Alzheimer's. Prior to caretaking I worked as a farmer and a journalist. I love using my passion for cooking and...
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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Skokie, IL
Leilani M.
5.0
Leilani is the best sitter you could find on this app. I knew she would be a great fit for my kids and I from the start and she's been nothing short of amazing. She's caring, patient, funny and genuine. I know when I leave my kids are safe and that they will also have fun. As a parent you cannot...
- Alexa M.
Meghan M.
5.0
Meghan is my 3rd nanny, and she is THE.BEST. Your time and money will be well-spent on this amazing person. She regularly goes above and beyond with my kids (2 boys; now 2 and 4, but 1 and 3 when Meghan started). She brings books and snacks and games. She texts me during the week with ideas she has...
- Chelka P.
Selena O.
5.0
Selena is great! She babysat our baby girl today. She played with her , fed her and helped cleaning her bottles and she took beautiful pictures !! Totally recommend her :)
- Care member
Erica M.
5.0
Erica is reliable and always shows up on time. She's been working for six months with my autistic daughter and things have gone really smoothly. She's confident and comfortable with special needs kids
- Laurence L.
Bongi M.
5.0
Bongi has been awesome! Would highly recommend her!! She’s very professional and always on time!
- Care member