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9 years experience·
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Hi I'm Emma! I've had experience working in a special needs classroom, outdoor education, substitute teaching, babysitting, daycare, and more! I love working with kids of all ages and have worked with infants to middle school aged children. Working with children is my passion! I graduated college with a psychology degree. I am...
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3 years experience
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Hi! I am a fun and reliable full-time graduate student that is looking for flexible babysitting opportunities on the weekend. I love hanging with kids and I have 3+ years experience working with children with special needs (especially autism). I am currently working on getting my license in speech-language pathology which keeps...
During my senior year of college, we were asked to pick a capstone class, a class that would integrate a field of studies related to prior coursework, and I chose to attend half a month at Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp. MHKC allowed me to be a camp counselor, working one on one with a child for one week, and an adult with the other for...
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10 years experience
I have a passion for teaching and helping kids explore the world around them. Children should have the opportunity to develop life skills through play from day one. I have worked with children for 10+ years, facilitating learning experiences. I have experience with kids from infancy to middle school, as well as children with...
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10 years experience
I studied Graduate level Music Therapy in Ohio, and worked with children with various special needs during my pre-clinical session. I am very interested in caring for children with Autism/Aspergers, in particular. My father and nephew have both been diagnosed with AS. Using music as a way to ease transitions is a strength.
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8 years experience
I have been caring for children for 8 years. I have had childcare experience in friends' homes, through the services of Portland Nanny, at Vivian Olum Child Development Center in Eugene, OR, and at a Shelter for abused women and children in Cape Town, South Africa. The majority of my experience is with infants and preschoolers,...
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I have worked with students with ASD from ages 5-16 over the last decade. My experience ranges from 1-1 kindergarten classroom aide to high school tutoring/mentoring. I currently work with Sophomores in high school part-time (remotely now!) with a variety of special needs and mental health backgrounds, as a mentor/tutor/advocate...
I grew up with a brother with Aspergers. This taught me early on how to communicate effectively and that not everyone sees the world in the same way. I have also cared for elderly, those with Alzheimer, and those recovering from surgery.
I enjoyed working with the elderly and hearing their stories. Most recently, I have spent...
Hey there, my name is Andrea (Annie) and I've been in the special education field for about four years in different school districts as an instructional assistant. In Beaverton, I worked for 2. 5 years in a self-contained behavior classroom for kids with ASD, ADHD, trauma, Emotional Disturbance and many other behavior-related...
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I love children. I think any child can be fun to work with. I work as a behavior therapist with an organization for children with autism and related disorders. I always look forward to my job.
Hello, My name is Bella and I have been working with typical and atypical developing children ages newborn-18yrs since 2013. I am CPR and first-aid certified, not a smoker, a great cook, and have my own transportation. I was naturally drawn to your ad because I had so much fun working with a 3-year-old and newborn in Bellevue...
Former Behavior Therapist Eager To Help Children And Families With Special Needs
Portland, OR
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6 years experience
I am a mindful and patient caregiver. I enjoy encouraging creativity and nourishing natural skills. I worked as a job coach in an adult vocational school before becoming a Registered Behavior Therapist serving children with special needs. Yoga and meditation are a part of my daily self care routine.
Hey there! I'm currently available with date nights and one or two reccuring nights a week!
With over two years as a respite care worker and 18 years personal experience with my brother with Autism, I've got the experience and the heart to make every moment count. From wrangling energetic kiddos with ADHD to creating...
When I was 10 years old, my youngest sister was born with Down syndrome. After my initial concern and confusion about what this meant had passed, I realized that she was just a little girl who'd become increasingly more special to me as time passed. After having such a close bond with her, I began working in various special...
Hello, I'm Cheryl, I'm 43 years old and have a 12 and 8-year-old. I have been working with children for 7 years. I spent 6 years working with pre-schoolers in a special needs school. I have qualifications in positive behavior support, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) and DT (Developmental therapy). My oldest child is on the...
I work currently as an instructional assistant in a non-profit private special education school. Prior to that I worked as a substitute special education assistant in an elementary school. I love working with neurodivergent kids! I'm particularly good with kids who have adhd and/or autism.
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10 years experience
My name is Brian, and I'm a Special Education and Elementary Education Teacher (Dual Licensure) Candidate. I'm passionate about helping those challenged by adversity, especially children. I've spent the last year working as a Skills Trainer at Oak Grove Academy (day therapeutic treatment school) and the prior year working in a...
I have been a caretaker for the past 12 years. I have worked with many different types of people and settings. For the last 5 years I have been working as a BSF at Wheatley School. My position there required me to assist many students with significant support needs and disabilities, mental and physical.
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3 years experience
Hello! I am a special education teacher of children with moderate-severe disabilities and a licensed learning behavior specialist. I am looking for a family to support on an occasional/part time basis while I save some money. I have experience working with people with autism, down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy and...
I am a certified Special Education Teacher, and worked in that capacity at the high school level for 10 years. Additionally, I have over 20 years experience working with adults with developmental disabilities. I am comfortable with individuals of all ability levels, including behavior challenges and welcome new opportunities.
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