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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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5 years experience·
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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
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...
I graduated recently with a degree in Elementary and Special Education. I have always enjoying working with individuals with special needs. I have worked 4 years at an inclusive summer camp for elementary aged students. I have worked 2 years at a camp for adults and children with special needs, spending much of my time with...
Paraprofessional/Behavioral Tech/Substitute Teacher - Special Needs & Trauma Informed
Chicago, IL
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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...
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...
I currently work for an organization caring for special needs teens and adults. I have to say it's the most wonderful job I have had. I look after four grown ladies four nights a week. They are partially independent, but I assist them sometimes with hygiene, getting dressed, making lunches and/or dinner. Then transport them to...
Hi, I worked for CPS as a SECA (Special Ed Classroom Assistant) for 6yrs. Being a SECA was an amazing job. I am now a stay-at-home mom to a sweet 2yr old boy. I believe I have the patience, and kindness to work with children. Safety is my priority, but also making sure having fun and learning are incorporated too!
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...
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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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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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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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...
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...
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.
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.
Aside from working with family members with special needs, I have 4 years of paid experience working with both children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. My skills range from tutoring to assistance with activities of daily living. In order to attend the doctoral program for occupational therapy at...
I am a Licensed Paramedic in IL with about 10 years of Healthcare experience, with more than 7 years in EMS. I have experience with people of all walks of life, as well as healthcare needs. I also have experience caring for children of all ages, multiples, and children with special needs. I am a non-smoker, pet friendly, and...
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I am currently in the last term of my Occupational Therapy Asst. program as well as on my way to becoming an adaptive fitness trainer. The majority of my experience and care has been with individuals with ASD. I have lived with my aunt with ASD for 15 years and have been her caregiver for 5 years. I am a physically...
Hi! My name is Megan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a strong passion for supporting individuals with diverse abilities. For the past nine years, I have worked closely with children and teens with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities, providing individualized and compassionate support.
I...
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