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Kristin J.

Special Needs Tutor & Behavior Specialist

Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a special needs tutor & behavior specialist. Please email so I can send you my experience & certifications. --Valley View Elementary--special needs dept --Mental Health Mental Retardation --tutor special needs while out of school --lots of certifications
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Nanny With Professional Experience Working With Individuals With Special Needs

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Shannon and I am currently living in Philadelphia. I graduated from University of Pennsylvania last May and have worked at Anderson Center for Autism helping adolescent boys with learning and behavioral challenges achieve their individual goals. I have been babysitting since I was 12 and absolutely love kids of...
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Patient, Compassionate Special Needs Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Hi! My name is Alanna and I have had experience working with children and adults with disabilities for as long as I can remember. My oldest sister has severe Cerebral Palsy, so growing up I learned a lot about special needs care. I have worked with the Best Buddies foundation, as well as a disability service called Easter Seals...
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Special Needs Teacher Turned Caregiver !

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi families! My name is Christiana ("Chrissy"), and I am a certified special education teacher with a Master's in Special Education and over 6 years of experience supporting children and adults with disabilities. I have worked with students and individuals with autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, developmental delays,...
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Part Time Special Needs Assistant Available

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
I have 10+ years of working as a Special Education School bilingual teacher and assistant which required a lot of professionally structured skills , empathy , patience and perseverance. Few years ago I became a personal caregiver, also a nanny focused on providing optimal support to clients and clients kids through personalized...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Dedicated and highly experienced childcare professional with over a decade of hands-on experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults with autism and complex care needs. Specialized in nonverbal communication, sensory-aware caregiving, and maintaining dignity, safety, and emotional security in private home settings....
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Paraprofessional/Behavioral Tech/Substitute Teacher - Special Needs & Trauma Informed

Chicago, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I have over 10 years of experience first starting at Children's Educational Media at PBS mainly creating autism focused media with Thomas and Friends. As well as a former special needs/autism focused para, and FT substitute teacher. I am transitioning out of a registered behavior technician for home therapy to go back to school...
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Childcare For Children With Special Needs

Chicago, IL

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$18/hr
Hi! My name is Alena, I am from Medfield, MA and just graduated from Marquette University with my Bachelor degree in Nursing. While I am not available for consistent nannying jobs, I am in search of date nights and random days to babysit this summer. Please do not hesitate to add me to your back up list! Throughout my years in...
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Special Needs Paraprofessional

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi there! My name is Emilyne Mai and I have worked as a paraprofessional for 3+ years. I have primarily worked with middle schoolers, high schoolers, as well as the Pre-K and Kindergarten ages. I have worked with a variety of students that have ADHD/ADD, AuSD, partially blind, limited to no mobility. During this time, I have...
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Experienced Nanny Majoring In Special And Elementary Education

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
6 years experience
I am a sophomore at University majoring in special and elementary education. My sister has cerebral palsy, so I am comfortable working with children who have developmental delays. In the past, I babysat for a1-year-old who had a feeding tube and was not able to verbally communicate. I also six years experience with nannying.
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Energized, Experienced And Organized Special Education Professional

Chicago, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Sign Language. Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, creative and knowledgeable person who has approximately 15 years of experience caring for people, from infants to seniors. With me, individuals will receive appropriate care and support, and I'm willing...
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Special Education Teacher Looking For Babysitting

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I am currently in my third year teaching special education. Throughout the course of schooling and work outside of school, I have experience with all ages of people with special needs. I have done private at home therapy, tutoring and best buddies (an organization that creates friendships with adults and school aged children who...
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Special Education Teacher Looking For PT Job

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Working with people with disabilities was introduced to me at a young age by having a sister with a severe intellectual disability. By high school, I knew I wanted to become a special education teacher. Throughout undergrad, I worked as an ABA therapist for children who have autism and worked in a before-school program. As a...
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Special Education Teacher With Self-Contained And Resource Experience

Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Hi there! My name is Nina and I have a passion for working with people with special needs & special education. I have my B. S. in Psychology and went straight into teaching in a self contained Enhanced Autism Classroom right out of college. Although it was an EAC room, I gained hands on experience with many other disabilities...
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Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Dedicated and enthusiastic child care provider with over 6 years of experience providing excellent care for children ages 0-6 years.
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Behavioral Specialist Nanny/Babysitter

Chicago, IL

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I love hanging with children of ANY ability. I recently completed my masters program in Applied Behavior Analysis! I am finishing up a certificate in Autism. I love getting to know children's interests and strengths and using those to promote positive behavior change. I have over 10 years of paid experience working with...
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Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hello and thanks for visiting my profile. My name is Beth. I have been working as a respiratory therapist for that last 11 years. Before that I had worked as a nursing aide for 3 years. I have taken care of adults and children of many different special needs. I truly enjoy taking care of people.
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Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Lacking some basic needs sometimes can't only be frustrating, it can be harmful. I can render the aforementioned services to those that need them.
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Certified Nurse Assistant

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have experience with special needs. Worked with children, young adults and, adults with developmental disabilities of a mild, severe and, profound level. Assisted clients with activities of daily living.
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After 4 I'm All Yours!!!

Chicago, IL

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Hello beautiful people of the world!!! I am Siedah. I am currently working full-time at a private facility for adults with disabilities and autism. By it being summer hours I have more time off than usual.
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