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Katherine B.

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Easthampton, MA 01027

from $15 per hour

4 years of experience

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About Katherine

Experience: 4 yrs

I have extensive experience teaching and caring for children ages 3 through middle school. I currently work as an occupational therapy assistant at the preschool and elementary level. In this position, I have developed substantial experience with special needs/neurodivergent kids. My expertise lies in helping adapt and modify tasks so that all kids can be successful! Prior to this, I worked as a babysitter for a Kindergarten student with sensory needs and ADHD, cared for two sisters aged 3 + 7, and acted as the after-school coordinator and life skills educator at a community center in rural Kentucky, where I was responsible for planning both indoor and outdoor activities, homework help, and preparing nutritious snacks. I am CPR and First Aid certified.

Most recent review

Kate is an excellent caregiver. She cared for our 5 year old son for four afternoons (including picking him up from school) every week for about a year (and over the summer she watched him for most of the day). Kate is fun, imaginative, playful, loving, patient, kind, reliable, and responsible. She does a great job of both being flexible and setting clear boundaries. Our whole family absolutely adores her. We would highly recommend Kate for any job.

JA
Jocelyn A.

5/23/2015

Services

Age groups

1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
12+ yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$15-25/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$25/hr

2 children

$28/hr

3 children

$31/hr

Can help with

Child care

Craft assistance

Help with pets

Meal prep

Organizing/laundry

Transportation

Travel

Qualifications

Education

Assumption College - 2012

Bachelor degree - Psychology

Springfield Technical Community College - 2015

Associate degree - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Other Qualifications & Credentials

Certified and license occupational therapy assistant

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Has a reliable car

Non-smoker

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