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I have an extensive amount of experience with children and adolescents that struggle with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. I have worked as a behavioral therapist and a teaching assistant in public school settings. There, I have worked with children as young as preschool and as old as high school. I am very familiar...
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I am licensed in Moderate Special Education K-8 but most of my experience has been with students with severe cognitive delays, profound behavioral issues, and complex medical conditions. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents with special needs. Over the past 10 years, I have worked with students in...
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I have no special needs license, but have extensive experience watching preteens and adolescents. No age group is too old.
My name is Mary; I graduated from Regis College with a BA in Public Health. I have 10 years' experience providing health care support to a wide variety of patients ranging from patients with developmental disabilities and challenges to hospice care for the elderly.
Having been raised by therapists (plus a psychoanalyst grandparent), I am more than familiar with the mental health world and have been given many opportunities to navigate different mental illnesses, neurodivergence and abilities with people close to me and others I've worked beside. My first babysitting job was as a mothers...
I have been employed part time by a family in Lexington for the last 2 1/2 years. I absolutely love my job! Unfortunately I need to look for a job that can provide me with more hours. I have been caring for an autistic boy, now 8 years old. He is a sweetheart to be with. Though he has his disability, he is a wonderful child. I...
I have worked closely with special needs children. I have taught swimming lessons both group and private (one on one) lessons with special needs children. I also was a special needs camp counselor and was responsible for giving extra care to children with special needs.
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Hello! My name is Molly, and I am a Speech-Language Pathology graduate student at Ithaca College. While home for my clinical rotation (ending in 2027), I am looking to support families and provide high-quality care for children. With eight years of childcare experience and a strong educational background, I bring both...
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I have a deep love for caring for people with special needs and find it truly rewarding to make a positive difference in their lives. I approach every individual with patience, compassion, and respect, always striving to understand their unique needs and preferences.
My most recent experience was working with someone who had...
I'm an experienced babysitter with years of caring for kids of all ages. I quickly connect with children, making them feel safe and happy. I'm great at planning fun, educational activities, ensuring a positive experience for everyone.
I worked for 7 years as an elementary special education teacher, before changing careers fall 2022. I now work with seniors, many of whom have age/memory related diagnoses. I worked as a paraprofessional for 2 years while in grad school, in a high school ABA class.
I have been an RN for over 20 years working in both home and hospital settings. While in college I knew I was in the right program when I took a job working for students with special needs which ranged from feeding assistance, bathing, transportation, and a variety of other activities of daily living. I would love to work with...
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Hi there! My name is Devin. I have a BA and MS in Psychology, and I have worked with children for many years now. I have a lot of experience working with individuals with special needs, and I am not phased by much! I love to hang out with kids and am looking for a family I can work with full-time.
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Special needs teacher with over 20 years of experience in multicultural educational settings, including Chile and France. I am currently working as a Learning Support Teacher at a French School in Cambridge.
I hold a solid academic background with a Bachelor's degree in Special Education (Chile) and a Master's degree in...
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If you are a teacher looking for childcare, please consider me!
I have always had a fond love of children. Growing up and through college, I always had jobs focused around children ranging from babysitting to working at a summer camp for special needs kids. Moving to the Boston area forced me to change focus for a few years (for...
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I have been working with children in a wide range of settings for the past 15 years. I first started babysitting as a teenager, and since then I have worked as a classroom aide in preschool centers, a dance teacher, and a camp counselor. I have been a long-term nanny for a few beloved families and have experience caring for...
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I am 46 years old and have been taking care of children for 30+ years. I have dedicated my life to making a difference in the lives of children. I love them, and love doing all the things that children love to do (play, games, crafts, etc)
My biggest goal is to give children the opportunity to grow and learn at their own pace,...
Ali M. says "Our family has known Jess for 12 years and she has babysat our 2 daughters from toddler through preteen ages and was phenomenal with them at all ages. She is...
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I have been working with families, helping to raise their children for close to 20 years now. I focus on engaging children in many activities and developing lasting relationships. I enjoy my work with children and take great pride in it. I am a fan of outdoor activities and I am familiar with many places to bring children for...
Lucille P. says "Robert is an extraordinary caretaker. He has a great range of creative and positive interpersonal skills, essential for caring for our son, whose is...
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Hello families! I have an extensive background working with young children, and I am an Elementary and Special Needs education major at Syracuse University. I have babysat for several years, worked at a summer camp for two years, worked at a preschool for a semester, as well as volunteered at a special needs horseback riding...
Amanda C. says "Sarah is a sweetheart of a person whom the kids gravitate to. She has watched my two nieces (ages 4 and 7) on a variety of occasions and was a pleasure to...
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10 years experience·
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Hi, my name is Arismar (Ari) for short, I am 27 years old & I am currently enrolled at Bay Path University. I have been involved in childcare for about 8-10 years. I started my journey at my mothers family day care back when I was 18. Since then I have worked as a nanny for a few families, worked for Child care center & have...
Nancy R. says "Ari has been with our family since I went back to work when my son was 3 months old, until now when he'll be starting preschool. She is extremely reliable...
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Jessica G.
Our family has known Jess for 12 years and she has babysat our 2 daughters from toddler through preteen ages and was phenomenal with them at...
- Ali M.
Robert H.
Robert is an extraordinary caretaker. He has a great range of creative and positive interpersonal skills, essential for caring for our...
- Lucille P.
Sarah A.
Sarah is a sweetheart of a person whom the kids gravitate to. She has watched my two nieces (ages 4 and 7) on a variety of occasions and was...
- Amanda C.
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