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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 the most experience working with kids and teens on the autism spectrum. I worked with two autistic boys in a preschool classroom setting when I was an assistant teacher, and I have taught musical theater in an after school program to kids with special needs. I also regularly babysit a girl with ADHD and food allergies. As...
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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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 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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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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- $25/hr
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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10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
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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,...
Energetic, Structured & Reliable Sitter And Special Needs Caretaker! :) Full Or Part Time
Northampton, MA
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7 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...
Hello, I'm a Smith College student with a passion for providing compassionate care. Drawing from my experience working with children and young adults facing cognitive and mobility difficulties, I am dedicated to offering a supportive and enriching environment.
As a caregiver, my focus extends beyond physical assistance to...
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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