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Summer G.

Barrington, IL

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$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
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Hi, I'm Summer. Over the past three years, I've had the privilege of working with children in various settings, from volunteering at a special needs school to babysitting in my neighborhood and working at a summer camp. Each experience has been incredibly rewarding, and I've gained valuable skills in connecting with children and...
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Elgin, IL

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$24/hr
3 years experience
I have several years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & as a researcher in Coginitive Pyschology in Children specializing in Language Acquisition & Autism at University of Chicago.
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Cary, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I have been a preschool therapy aide for special needs children and learned a lot about the social, emotional, and development needs of the youth population. I am planning on being an early interventionist in 2025.
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Crystal Lake, IL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
I currently work as a case manager for adults and children with special needs. I have my bachelor's in social work. I am obtaining my masters in special education with a concentration in Autism. I have worked in a variety of settings: day program, group home, and ICF. I have also worked in a therapeutic autism school. I have...
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Carpentersville, IL

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hospice services
errands
respite care
meal prep
dementia
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I am a mom to 4 grown children. Three sons and one daughter. My daughter lives w special needs, was born with a chromosomal disorder . I have taken care of my father who lived w severe Alzheimer's for the last years of his life. This past year I have worked with two Medicare funded services-that do home health care, for the...
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Lake in the Hills, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Hello everyone! I have been babysitting since I was 12 and now have 3 children of my own (3-year-old and 3-month-old twins). After having twins working full time wasn't going to be possible at my healthcare job. I was there for 6 years. I thought why not do something I love and look into providing childcare. I have experience...
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A Little About Me...

Elgin, IL

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Hello! My experience in working with special needs started from a young age when I worked at summer camps. I always gravitated towards beautiful people who saw the world different. I have a 10-year-old niece with autism who I see often. I have also been working with a 46-year-old friend with autism a few times a week. We run...
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Hoffman Estates, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I have worked in a behavioral school for about three years. The first year I worked with completely disabled children. The next two years I worked for a special education kids in a behavioral school.
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Experienced Special Education Teacher

Hoffman Estates, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I am a special education of students ages 18-22. I specialize in executive functioning difficulties and learning disabilities. I have experience with elementary and preschool age cognitive function difficulties as well.
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Lake in the Hills, IL

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I'm Emma and I am well versed in working with children with Autism, ADHD, and more. My previous babysitting experiences, (mostly my younger cousins and friends' siblings) have solidified my passion in taking special care of others! I am very patient, calm, and easygoing, and I love to go outside and play games and sports! I...
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Elgin, IL

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
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Hi, my name is Amy and I'm a freshman at Michigan State University! I have 4+ years of experience with ages 3 months through 12 years, along with 3 years working with teenage students with special needs. I'm CPR certified and have reliable transportation. With kids, I love creating fun crafts, baking, and spending time...
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Huntley, IL

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Hi, my name is Bridget! I have over 5 years of experience providing care for all ages. I am CPR certified and am currently attending school to become an ultrasound technician! I have experience with special needs children, bilingual children, infants/babies, and children up to the age of 13.
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Barrington, IL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Sophia P. I am a rising junior in college at Virginia Tech studying architecture. I love kids and have worked with them in the past in both babysitting and volunteering at a therapeutic riding center for special needs kids. I am patient, responsible, organized, fun and active. My schedule is very flexible (day and time)...
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Cary, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I am currently a special education teacher and I love it. I have worked with a variety of kids and adults with disabilities in many different activities.
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Rosemary C.'s Photo

Elgin, IL

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$10/hr
9 years experience
I have worked with children with special needs. I am paraprofessional certified. I love helping and I relate well to children with challenges. I am patient, kind and loving. I believe in consistency with special needs children. I am loyal, dependable and trustworthy.
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Elgin, IL

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$16/hr
I am patient individual who is willing to tend to individual needs. I also have reliable transportation. I went to school and graduated as a medical assistant. I am comfortable with individual care, fist aid and with any age group.
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Lake in the Hills, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
Currently I have enjoyed nanny/Babysitter positions for several families throughout past 6 years. The children and I have enjoyed many activities and adventures together. For the past 20 years, I have worked in early childhood development, ages newborn to 12 including, children with special needs. Previous to that, I spent 5...
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10 Years Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Tech.

Elgin, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have had 10+ years experience with special needs and 15+ years with assistant private care. I am a Licensed Nursing Care Technician which is. CNA, Phlebotomy Technician, EKG Technician in one. I have worked with all ages and all types of different needs of care, from 0% mobility to 100% mobility.
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Barrington, IL

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$27/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have a master's degree in Behavior Analysis and have worked providing and supervising the therapy of primarily children with autism aged 2-17 over the last 6 years. Prior, I had worked as a tutor, a caregiver to a disabled adult, and a nanny to two children including one with special needs. I love working with kids and am...
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Child Care And Special Needs Care

Elgin, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
I have been working with children my entire life and I love it. I am the 3rd child from a family with 10 kids. So, even when I was a small child I helped take care of my younger siblings. I am a graduate from Elgin Community College and Providence Baptist College where I studied education. I payed my way through both colleges...
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