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Graduating nursing school this upcoming May. Only thing on my schedule is studying for the NCLEX- so I am very flexible!
I have lived in the USA for five years, immigrated from Brazil, now an American citizen. Coming from the field of journalism and facing a new reality here in this country, I discovered my passion in helping people. I decided to dedicate myself more to this field and I am
currently studying a degree in Psycho-Pedagogy. My study...
Hi! My name is Kaitlin and I am passionate about working with people with disabilities. I am currently majoring in Psychology with a specialization in Developmental Disabilities. I have had paid positions in which I have been an education coach for students with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD), and I have...
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I have worked with students with disabilities for three years. Tasks included, life skills, and helping with school work.
I have worked with special needs children for three years now.
I have worked with many families for babysitting children from newborns to 13 years of age.
I have my own car and am totally flexible with times!
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I am a trained ABA therapist, special needs paraprofessional, and former family daycare provider, as well as an experienced mother of three teenage boys. Non-smoker. Comfortable with pets. Able to cook, clean, run errands. CPR and First Aid certified. Senior care experience as primary caregiver to elderly mother in law, as well...
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I have been working with kids for about six years now. I have worked with all ages, children with special needs, and learning disabilities.
I'm also currently employed at Northampton Athletic Club as a childcare provider which has given me experience working with larger groups of children at a time.
Hi! I'm Hanna, currently pursuing a degree in Public Health Science at UMass Amherst. I have extensive experience working with babies and children through childcare jobs, camps, and youth programs, as well as experience as a job coach for individuals with special needs. I am CPR certified and prioritize safety, health, and...
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Hi! My name is Jenna and I am a senior psychology major at UMass Amherst. I was lucky enough to find my passion for working with kids at 13 years old, and have jumped at every opportunity to both teach and learn from kiddos ever since. I have been a camp counselor with 3-10-year-olds for five years, a swim instructor to...
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Hello! My name is MacKenzie and I'm a sophomore at Umass Amherst studying neuroscience. My mom is one of eight children, so I have naturally grown up surrounded by younger cousins and children of all ages. I have a wide variety of experiences with age and personality, and truly enjoy the presence of children. The last two...
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I am currently a Sophomore at University of Massachusetts Amherst, majoring in sociology. Making a positive impact on children's lives is what I strive for. My four years of experience caring for children of all ages has been incredibly rewarding. As the oldest sibling in a big family, along with my years of babysitting/nannying...
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Growing up with a brother who has special needs inspired my lifelong commitment to nurturing children of all abilities. I work full time during my Winter break and Summer as a Infant/Toddler and Preschool EEC Certified Teacher. I fell in love with working at the daycare and put 110% into their care. Because of my passion for...
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5 years experience
Hi! I am a fully vaccinated, certified Personal Care Assistant. I have been a care provider for 5 years, with experience in wound care, Alzheimers/Dementia, med management, mobility assistance, toileting, bathing, cooking, gardening, light cleaning, and organizing/clutter clearing.
I have also been a live-in House Manager at a...
Tonya D. says "Rachel is incredibly patient, kind, and conscientious. In addition to knowing her for 20 years, I hired her a year ago to help with my 16-year-old son who...
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Growing up surrounded by many younger siblings and cousins, I've always found immense joy and purpose in caring for children-an experience that has sparked my passion and revealed my innate ability to foster a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for little ones. My background as a paraprofessional for pre-K through 3rd...
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I have worked with children ages ranging from 4 days old to 15 years old. I have been babysitting for 10 plus years. I have a degree in Elementary Education and Special Education and a concentration in Behavioral Studies. I worked at a daycare and have experience in all ages from infant to preschool. Multiple children at a time...
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I currently work as a math and science peer tutor at Greenfield Community College (GCC) where I am majoring in Engineering. I hope to attain my associates degree there in the next few years. At GCC, I tutor the following subjects: all math classes from developmental math up through Precalculus, as well as Statistics, Chemistry...
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My name is Stephanie & I am 45 years old. My experience includes decades of work as a professional nanny & foster parent to children with special needs. I have cared for children of all ages & have acquired substantial experience throughout the years. Some of that experience includes caring for an infant as an overnight nanny,...
My name is Lukas, and I've been working with children and adults with disabilities of all types since I was 13. My experience ranges from students with OCD, ADHD, ADD, Asperger's, high functioning Autism, and neuromuscular physical disabilities. The experience that gave me the most fulfillment and where I felt the most effective...
Energetic, Structured & Reliable Sitter And Special Needs Caretaker! :) Full Or Part Time
Northampton, MA
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10 years experience
I have been working with families for over 7 years! Currently I work as an artist, & a Grant Writer for a nonprofit. Before this, I worked at Camp Starfish, a camp for children with disabilities, for 3 years. My positions included Lead Specialist, Administrator in the girl's village, & Director of Operations. I've also worked as...
My work started off walking children from the Autism unit to their buses, from there I took care of one ASD individual for 6 years from age 6-13. After that I was in an inclusion classroom setting for 1 year with children ages 3-5. I also majored in Psychology in college with a focus on ABA.
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