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Bailey L.

Part-Time Care Giver For Children With Special Needs Available

Chicago, IL

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Hi! My name is Bailey and I am currently a graduate student at Northwestern University in the field of Speech Language Pathology. Overall, I have over eight years' experience working with children, specifically children with special needs. I have worked for the past 3 years as an Early Intervention specialist for children with...
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Special needs caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$16/hr
Hi I'm Romeo I have over 10 years of caregiver experience I can provide a very good references most of my patients live in Downtown Gold Coast area .
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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 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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Part-time Caregiver, Special-needs Provider, And Respite Care Worker Available

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
I am completing my Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and have been working with children of varying abilities for 2+ years. I am very passionate about working with children of all ages, all types of abilities, challenges, and their families . I am currently working in an elementary school that and have a caseload...
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Part Time Special Needs Caregiver.

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
I worked in daycare caring for a child with sensory processing problems. I enjoy helping them learn to get through every day life with thier issue.
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Part Time Special Needs Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
6 years experience
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...
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Special Needs Provider Available

Chicago, IL

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I am a full time special education teacher. I currently teach 5th and 8th grade students with learning disabilities. In addition, I have taught in a special needs high school setting as well as a residential behavior setting for boys with severe behavior disorders. I have also worked as a behavioral therapist for a 4-year-old...
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Special Needs

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
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!
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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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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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Special Needs Teacher Turned Caregiver !

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
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 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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Special Education

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Set to graduate December 2023 with my bachelors in Special Education and a certificate in Language Development and Disorders. Special Education Instructional Assistant at Charles H Chipman Elementary - Salisbury, MD Wicomico County: March 2022 - May 2023 - Developed personalized care for students with disabilities based on...
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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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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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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 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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