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Lauren G.

PART-TIME

Lauren G.

(3)

Highwood, IL

$25-35

Hourly rate

10

Years exp.

Meet Lauren

female

Speaks English

With a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, my first job out of college was working in a residential facility for children with special needs. In the five...

With a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, my first job out of college was working in a residential facility for children with special needs. In the five years working as a Child Care Counselor, I helped children with ADD, ADHD, OCD, ODD, AS, TS, and a variety of other mental health diagnoses. As a public school teacher of many years, I was responsible for modifying lessons and instructional practices for children with a variety of special needs. As a Nanny/House Manager and Private Tutor, I worked with a family where all four children were diagnosed with ADD/ADHD and other diagnoses. All these children have struggles and as a happy person with a vast skill set, I have been able to provide these children with activities that give them meaning, joy and a sense of accomplishment. I love to see their excitement about learning new things and see a boost in their confidance.

Highlights

  • Non-smoker
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a reliable car
  • Youth (1 to 11 years)
  • Teen (12-17 years)
  • Adult (18-64 years)
  • ADD
  • ADHD
  • Aspergers
  • Autism
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Blindness/visual impairment
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Deafness
  • Dyslexia
  • Developmental delays
  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Willing to care for sick kids
  • Spinal cord injury
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Lauren can also help with:

    Applied behavior analysis
    Errands/shopping
    Meal preparation
    Positive behavioral support
    Assistive technology/AAC

    Most recent review

    AF

    Andrea F.

    Mar 26th, 2020

    Lauren is extremely trustworthy and hugehearted. Her every decision is based upon what is in your Family's best interests. She has an incredibly strong moral Compass, is extremely hard working, dependable and a fun and positive person to be around. She made our lives so much better in more ways than I can express. I can't recommend her highly enough.

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    Education

    Saint Xavier University

    Graduate Degree

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