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Special Education Helper

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hi there! I have a lot of experience working with children with special needs. As a camp counselor, I had the opportunity to work with children of varying behavioral and cognitive abilities. I was responsible for a young teen displaying mild autism and other children with ADHD and anger management issues. I also interned at a...
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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

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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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 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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Young, Energetic Professional Looking For Short Term Work As A Nanny For The Month Of June & July

Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hi there! My name is Abby and I am a Registered Nurse looking for a job as a nanny or care provider for the summer in Chicago. I worked in the ICU for 2. 5 years before returning to graduate school in 2015. This will be a short term position as I am graduating with my Masters degree and will be starting work as an advanced...
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Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I am currently receiving my masters in elementary education but previously received a masters in art therapy. I am looking to work part time while finishing my masters! I am student teaching soon so looking for afternoons to help.
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I have worked with children and adults all ages, all abilities and limitations. I currently work for Chicago Public Schools with pre- k and second grade and am currently looking for summer employment. I've helped bring students grade level and test levels up, offer tutoring, and homework help. Some things I enjoy are arts and...
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Happy To Assist And Help

Chicago, IL

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$16/hr
Hi! I am a 3rd year medical student. I recently took my medical licensing exam waiting for my results. Meantime I wanted to help kids with their special needs. I am looking forward to meeting them. And hoping to ease their life's make it more simple and enjoyable for them.
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Chicago, IL

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Hi! :-) I have worked with students and families for 10+ years across schools, libraries, clinics, and homes - 3 of those years I've professionally supported students with behavioral challenges and disabilities. I've assisted students ages 2-18 in growing and developing skills across emotional regulation, communication,...
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I was a behavior technician for 2 years and worked with children with autism of all ages and diagnoses
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Chicago, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I am a college student at Northwestern University home for the summer! I am 21 years old and have extensive experience working with kids of all ages (infants to teens)-- I have been babysitting since I was 11, and also have been a full-time nanny. I have also worked with special needs kids as a dance teacher, was a cabin...
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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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Energetic Smart Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have years of experience and education in early childhood. I have worked in schools, and homes. I also specialize in therapy with children with ASD.
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Experienced Child Care Provider (ASD, ADHD, & ADD)

Chicago, IL

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$40/hr
5 years experience
Experienced Child Care Provider with over five years of experience in providing supervision and guidance to children with exceptional needs within private home settings and summer day camp. Highly accomplished in creating educational and recreational activities designed to develop children's psychological, emotional, behavioral,...
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Paraprofessional

Chicago, IL

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Working in the mental health field, I have worked several years with a variety of disabilities, mental health concerns, and challenging behaviors. I have worked with as little as 2-year-olds who have autism, ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, depression, etc., to adults with a variety of disabilities and cognitive delays. This is the area I...
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Enthusiastic And Engaging Caregiver/Tutor

Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I am a Northern Arizona University graduate with a Bachelor's in Special Education and Elementary Education and certified teacher. Special Education is especially important to me because I have a brother with Down syndrome, however, I have a passion for teaching students at all ability ranges and ages. I have three years of...
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Care Giver

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
I have experience taking care of bed ridden patient, where I have to give food and medication through G-tube. Change diaper , and clean. Reposition every 2 hours. I have taken care of diabetic lady, where I learnt how to check sugar level and give insulin according to sugar level. I also have change catheter and given medication...
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I am a special education teacher at a local high school with 10 years of teaching experience. I have been babysitting and nannying for families with children newborn and up for over 15 years. I love working with infants, toddlers, and school age children. I understand the importance of finding someone you trust to care for your...
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Part-time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
2 years experience
During high school I took two classes helping out with special needs students. I have a cousin who is schizophrenic and another cousin who has down syndrome. I absolutely would love to help out, and I have plenty of experience.
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