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Mel H.

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Plainfield, IL 60585

from $18 per hour

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About Mel

Experience: 7 yrs

I'm Mel. I'm a certified special education teacher with a wide range of experience. I've professionally taught ages kindergarten-22 and have found it to be my passion. Additionally, I've done occasional respite gigs and babysitting along the way. I have experience teaching and caring for kids with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, emotional/behavioral disorders and more. I currently work in the therapeutic setting, so I specialize in de-escalation, promoting a safe, welcoming environment, and implementing limits and consistency. I am dependable, caring, passionate, and an advocate for the kids I work with. If I sound like a good fit, I'd love to work with your family. Specialty: autism and related disorders

Most recent review

5.0
based on 2 reviews

Mel has baby sat for our little girls 5 and 3 a few times. She is always very punctual, highly communicative, and a caring sitter. We were new to the area and were grateful to find a sitter we could trust. Highly recommend Mel!!

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Hanna G.

6/22/2024

Services

Age groups

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

Rates

Recurring jobs

$18-25/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$18/hr

2 children

$20/hr

Can help with

Carpooling

Child care

Companion care

Craft assistance

Groceries/errands

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Organizing/laundry

Packing/moving

Swimming supervision

Transportation

Qualifications

Education

College degree

Languages

English

Professional skills

Certified teacher

Special needs care

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Non-smoker

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