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Loren S.

PART-TIME

Loren S.

(3)

Tarpon Springs, FL

$15-50

Hourly rate

10

Years exp.

Meet Loren

69yrs

male

Speaks English

I have over 20 years experience working as a teacher for various Special Needs students of all ages and degrees of need. I am a retired Special Education...

I have over 20 years experience working as a teacher for various Special Needs students of all ages and degrees of need. I am a retired Special Education Teacher that misses the experience of working with my students. My specialty is Autism, and I have extensive knowledge and experience in integration and mainstreaming into general population. I am a kind, loving, knowledgeable, responsible, respectful, reliable, punctual, and caring individual. I am passionate about teaching individuals, because I feel good about myself as a person helping others. I am experienced and trained in caring for and teaching individuals with Special Needs and people in general. I am skilled and trained in Behavior Modification and Behavior Management. I have written, developed, and implemented hundreds of Behavior Plans and Individual Education Plans. BA in Philosophy, minor in Sociology. MS clear teaching credential (k-8). Moderate to Severe Special Education California Clear teaching credential (k-12). Over 20 years experience teaching Special Needs students.

Highlights

  • Non-smoker
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Infant (up to 12 months)
  • Youth (1 to 11 years)
  • Teen (12-17 years)
  • Adult (18-64 years)
  • Senior (65+)
  • ADD
  • ADHD
  • Aspergers
  • Asthma
  • Autism
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Dyslexia
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
  • Fragile X
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Mulitple Sclerosis
  • Pervasive Developmental Disorder
  • Sensory Integration Disorder
  • Speech delay
  • Tourette Syndrome
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Special education credentials
  • Loren can also help with:

    Ambulation
    Applied behavior analysis
    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Bed baths
    Bladder management assistance
    Blood sugar testing
    Bowel management assistance
    Brushing protocol
    Dressing assistance
    Errands/shopping
    Feeding
    Laundry
    Meal preparation
    Positive behavioral support
    Seizure attendance
    Stimming attendance
    Transferring/body lifting
    Sign language
    Assistive technology/AAC

    Most recent review

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    Sigrid B.

    Oct 16th, 2015

    Loren has been a wonderful support for our 14 year old son who has autism. He has a lot of experience with autism, having been a special needs teacher, and our son can be quite a challenge at times (anxiety and sometimes aggressive behaviors). None of this phases Loren, he always remains calm and comes up with solutions that help him. They go on field trips together using public transportation and he loves his Saturday outings with Loren. We have worked with Loren for several years now (anywhere from 3 to 12 hours per week, depending on our needs) and we have found him to be intelligent, empathetic and reliable. Very positive experience.

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    Education

    Saint Marys College of California

    1998

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