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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...
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.
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.
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I have no special needs license, but have extensive experience watching preteens and adolescents. No age group is too old.
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.
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'd describe my personality as someone who is dedicated, smart and compassion. I love taking care of seniors. I have a lot of respect for them.
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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 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...
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...
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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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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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Hi, my name is Prasana! I've always loved caring for and working with children. As the oldest sibling in my family, I gained early experience looking after younger kids, which taught me patience, responsibility, and how to create a nurturing environment.
In high school, I spent two years teaching English, Math, and Arts &...
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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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Hello everyone! My name is Milagros. I am from Perú, 32 years old. I think I will be a good fit in your family since I have experience taking care of kids in my country, and now here in the USA ( I moved 6 years ago). I have had good experience taking care of my little kiddos in North Carolina and Florida. I also babysat here in...
Adea G. says "Milagros is a wonderful, loving nanny to our two boys. Our 2 year old would run to the door to leap into her arms every morning. She was attentive and...
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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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