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I have experience working as a respite care provider for children with developmental disabilities, as a paraeducator in a classroom for kids K-2nd grade with autism, and as a tutor for elementary age students with learning disabilities. I did all of these things before getting a full-time day job in a marketing company, but I am...
I'm Jaclyn and I've been teaching elementary aged children for the past 5 years. During my time teaching I've worked with students who have developmental delay, autism, and BD/ED concerns. I've also worked with students with physical disabilities, including students in wheelchairs who have needed bathroom assistance. Prior to...
I am a certified Special Education Teacher with 6 years of experience. I have experience teaching an Autism program including some ABA strategies, behavioral education, and academic instruction and support for students with intellectual disabilities. I am looking for a summer position but I am open to remaining with the position...
Hi!! My name is Andrea and I'm currently a special education teacher. I teach a K-3 self-contained/resource room and I am currently in my third year in this position. I do have one year experience working in a high school special education classroom (which was my student teaching year). Before that, I was a nanny for 3 years. I...
I've been a speech-language pathologist for 9 years with a focus in working with non-speaking and minimally-speaking children and AAC devices. I've worked with infants through adults with a wide range of disabilities. My youngest sister also has Down syndrome.
As an enthusiastic educator, I tailor teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities for students with varying special needs. With my experience, I'm qualified to develop strategies to manage and address intellectual and behavioral challenges.
I have worked the last three years as a behavioral specialist and unit head specifically working with 5-7-year-olds. I am passionate about creating an inclusive and empowering environment where everyone in my care feels supported. I strongly believe it is so important to recognize and celebrate the individuality of people by...
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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Hi! I'm a friendly babysitter. I have 2 yrs experience with babysitting. I am very patient with kids and allow them to express what they want. I can help out with crafts and other tasks. People often tell me I have a warm aura because kids gravitate towards me a lot.
Hello! I'm Phoebe! I love working with kids and have done so for about 5 years now. I started babysitting at 15. I grew up homeschooled and ended up teaching a children's baking class in a homeschool program in LA. I also have been a TA for that same program. I've babysat a 2-year-old boy with Down syndrome daily about two years...
I have 3 years of previous experience working with kids and adults with disabilities and special needs.
Experience and comfortable with:
-Wheelchair transfer
-Medication administration orally and anally
-Verbal and no verbal communication
-Basic ASL
-Pica
-Dermatillomania
-Sensory Mouthing/Posturing/Stemming
-Child and...
I have been working as a special education for 5 years. I have had experience working with people with disabilities for 10+ years, including people with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and multiple disabilities.
I believe people with disabilities should be treated with dignity first. I have two siblings with autism and...
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I am very passionate about supporting and caring for others in need. It is very rewarding and therapeutic to have witness my seniors and special needs clients joys of life. I have over 10 years of experience with working with seniors and special needs children.
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My name is Deirdre and I working with kids and adults with autism at a non profit. I'm looking for evening and weekend babysitting jobs. I have many years of special needs experience. I can also help with tutoring, driving, errands and general household needs. Feel free to message me with any questions.
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.
Hi my name is Stephanie but I usually go by Steph! I am currently a Pediatric ICU nurse with a strong background in developmental care. I am in the process of switching roles into a day position that allows me to work shorter shifts and have 3 days off a week, and i'm looking to keep busy and continue developing my skills and...
Growing up, my best friend's brother had down syndrome. He was only a year younger than us and I never noticed anything different until he started to be left out of everything we got to experience, whether just going to friends houses, playing on sports teams, and going to school dances. Since then, I've worked a lot with people...
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Hello, my name is Natalie, and I am a 22-year-old Elmhurst University student. Because I am majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders, I am extremely keen in children's development and communication disorders. I've always been involved with children, and before to covid, I worked at a childcare facility. When it comes to...
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.
I had the opportunity to work at a daycare with babies all the way up to 12 years old, different types of students but amazing hearts. would joke around with the kids when they were blue and teach them when need be. I was thankful enough to work at the exact same daycare as the one my mother worked at, what are the odds right?...
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