31yrs

female

Speaks English

Hello! I am Jillian and I am currently a nursing student at a University in Hamden, CT. Over the past several years I was a camp counselor for boys and girls going into kindergarten. While being a counselor I often times had special needs children in my bunk. Along with caring for the 12 children, I would also assist the aide with the child when needed. I also was a swim instructor and a teachers aide. While being a teachers aide, I specifically assisted the special needs children in the class. All throughout my high school career I also volunteered at a pediatric facility for severely handicapped children. I have experience working with children with special needs ranging from mild behavioral disorders to ADHD, autism, down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. Working with children has been a passion of mine for the past 8 years. I have specifically cared for special needs children for the past 5 years. Through being a nursing student and having a wide range of past experience of caring for children, not only have a developed the knowledge to care for children in a safe atmosphere, but also in a fun and nurturing atmosphere too.