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Hi! I recently moved from Louisiana to Chicago. I have years of experience in babysitting, daycare facilities, and some college education in Child and Family Studies and Elementary education. Working with kids brings me a lot of joy and fulfillment!
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"Jordan came to our house and was so kind to the children. She played with them, talked to them about what their interests were, communicated very well with me when making arrangements for the interview......
Reviewed by Jocelyn G.
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I've worked as a full-time nanny for over seven years. I love my job and am hoping to find more families to help!
I have experience caring for children of all ages and abilities. This includes experience with children with special needs. I have also completed my newborn care specialist certificate and am CPR/First AID...
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"Very sweet and cared for my children as if they were her own. "
Reviewed by Amanda C.
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I started in preschools in the 2. 6-3. 6 age group the gradually moved into substitute teaching. I have experience with special needs kids (autistic, paraplegic, blind, cognitive impairment, emotional/behavioral impairment). I have gathered several tricks in my time sub teaching and working in the preschool setting I would have...
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"Joel was our life saver. Our kids have PTSD and our son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD, which is certainly difficult to manage on a daily basis, but hen Virtual School hit us. Joel, with...
Reviewed by Britta H.
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Babysitting and caring for children of all ages and abilities has been a long standing passion of mine. I have been sitting since I was 12, have hundreds of service hours with special needs children, and have experience with sitting for up to 5 children at once. I strive to create a warm, safe, and creative environment for...
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"Hi Cora, I'd love to chat but am unable to send a message. If you're interested in a nanny job please send a message, thank you."
Reviewed by Dan M.
Evelyn U.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hi there! I'm Evelyn- I love kids and can say with confidence that caretaking is what I'm best at.
The way I care for children reflects the way I was raised; with empathy and respect. I'd like to say I've been babysitting since I was 10, as I helped my mother raise my 2 younger sisters, but I've been officially...
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"She is awesome with my son. He gets excited when I tell him she will be coming. I love her dependability, attention to homework assignments, flexibility, care for my son and goes above and beyond. I love...
Reviewed by Ximena O.
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I currently work as a third grade and special education teacher at Rowe Elementary School. This will be my fourth year working here. I work with diverse learners in third grade and in kindergarten in a general education classroom. I have worked as a pre-school teacher with 3-year-olds, at JCYS one summer ago. I worked at LEARN...
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"Very sweet. Fun and energetic with the kids"
Reviewed by Heather O.
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My name is Brenda. I consider myself a reserved honest, reliable and trustworthy caregiver. I love caring and helping the Elderly. My passion is reaching the goals in daily living of my clients so that they get the best care. I am certified as a Nursing Assistant. (CNA) CPR and First Aide. I also am a Certified Medical...
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"She was great with my senior dad!"
Reviewed by Carla B.
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Hello, my name is Priscila, I am a full time babysitter with the following certifications and experiences:
More than 10, 000 hours proven with children from 0 to 8 years old. (Certified By Cultural care Au pair)
- Aid CPR AED certified (American Heart Association).
- Special Needs Experiences:
(Autism and ADHD).
- Course:...
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"We hired Priscilla to babysit our 7 year old daughter. Everything went extremely well and our daughter is really excited to see her again! Would not hesitate to recommend"
Reviewed by Julie C.
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Hi! My name is Caroline K. and I am from Houston, Texas. I have been working with kids for about six years and I have a wide variety of experience. I've worked with kids of all ages and development levels. I also have extensive experience with children with learning disabilities. I am able to both tutor and babysit.
A few fun...
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Hello,
My name is Amanda. I am 35, and live in Oak Forest. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband and our fur babies. My favorite hobby is theater. I love acting, singing, dancing. I'm also working on finishing my teaching degree. I have been a nanny on and off for 17 years, but consistently for the last 10 years....
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"We interviewed Amanda, and she is an extremely impressive candidate. I would have felt completely comfortable hiring her as a nanny for my three young kids, however we ended up hiring someone referred to us by...
Reviewed by Caroline S.
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I am a senior currently. I might not be majoring in childcare but my family and past parents I nannied for and babysat believe I should have! I have experience working as a nanny for boys ages 5-10 years old. I worked at a daycare in Milwaukee working with children ages newborn to 4. I have experience babysitting newborns and...
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"Amber was awesome! We were sad to hear she was moving back home and could no longer regularly sit. We will miss her!"
Reviewed by Amanda S.
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My name is Kathleen and I am a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing. After graduating with my Master's degree, I moved to Chicago and began teaching this past year. I have always had a passion for working with children and am looking to spend time this summer continuing to work with families. I have had numerous childcare...
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"Kathleen is wonderful! She is very enthusiastic and engaging. Upon meeting me and my son she put us both at ease with her fun personality and child-rearing instincts. My one-year old son really likes her and...
Reviewed by Crystaldawn A.
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Hi, I'm Lexi, my lengthy experience & youthful heart make me a great babysitter. I have over 10 years of babysitting experience with children of all different ages and needs. I have years of experience working closely with children with special needs. I also have worked with children with ADHD, depression, anxiety, and anger...
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"Lexi is an energetic, hard working, friendly person that is easy to work with and always fun to be around. In 3 years of having Lexi work for me, she never once let me down. I can't recommend her highly...
Reviewed by Anne S.
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Hey there, I'm Mariana and I'm thrilled to share a little about myself with you! I'm 25 years old and originally from Brazil. I've been working with kiddos for over 6 years now and it's been an absolute joy. I was lucky enough to work with children between the ages of 5 and 12 at an after school program in Brazil, including...
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"Mariana was my personal assistant and social media manager. She went above and beyond to make sure my business thrived. She would write captions and content for my pictures on Instagram, and she would also...
Reviewed by Care member
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Greetings! I am a current high school Special Education teacher with experience teaching adolescents on the autism spectrum and children with ADHD, cognitive impairments, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, and sensory processing disorders. My teenage daughter has cerebral palsy and is visually impaired and is...
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"I wish I could give Martina 10 stars! From the moment we interviewed, she was so respectful and knowledgeable about caring for people with special needs. Martina is so kind, thoughtful and fun! My brother has...
Reviewed by Melissa D.
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I'm a third generation Early Education Teacher who moved into the Non-Profit Education Space. I currently work as an ED for a Non-Profit, since I'm working remotely (residing in South Loop), I do have a lot more time to spare.
I'm DCFS, CPR and teacher certified. In the past I've worked in a classroom's ranging from infant to...
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"Dhara has been an extremely personable and dependable summer nanny. My daughter greets her with a big smile every morning at 5 months old now! Dhara is very respectful, follows specific instructions (i.e.,...
Reviewed by Staci C.
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Just graduated from the Occupational Therapy Assistant degree program. I also worked as an Optometric Vision Therapist for about 4 years. I love working with kids but I have experience working with people of all ages. I can help with school work/zooms, laundry, dishes, pets as well as things like Stimming Attendance,...
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"Maren joined us during a difficult time in our home. She and immediately launched a Therapeutic Support Plan which has been successful . While she is juggling her larger scope aspirations we are being flexible...
Reviewed by Mary G.
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Hello, I'm Bea and I'm a Junior at UIC! I hope to pursue Speech and Language Pathology in the future and my major is Psychology with a double minor in Linguistics and Disability and Human Development.
I have provided care for countless families over the past 7 years and can provide many references! My experience includes...
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"Bea is an absolute dream babysitter (and now friend!). She is attentive, playful, and responsible. She connected instantly with both my 3 and 1 year old and even paid attention to tasks in the home that needed...
Reviewed by Care member
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Hello parents of beautiful angels!
or furry friends!
My name is Hazel, I'm 20 years old and I love working with babies, children, and youth & pets!
I have a drivers license, I was a certified lifeguard before (working with youth of special needs), this knowledge and experience has helped me know to to deal in situations of...
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"There is not even a word to describe how amazing Hazel is! It has always made me so nervous to leave my children with someone who is not family. But Hazel has truly been a blessing! My girls love her like...
Reviewed by Danielle R.
Kailyn O.
Chicago, IL
$28-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
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My name is Kailyn and I'm currently a 3rd grade teacher in Naperville. I also am getting my masters in Low Vision and Blindness at Illinois State. I come from a family of 6 and I am the oldest so I have become very equipped to caring for younger kids. Over the summer, I have been a live in nanny for 4 years for two children who...
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"Kailyn is amazing! She has a true passion for children. Our daughter love to play with her and is always happy when she comes. She is reliable and easy to work with. Can't recommend more!"
Reviewed by Xiaocen C.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Forest Park, IL
Jordan B.
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Jordan came to our house and was so kind to the children. She played with them, talked to them about what their interests were, communicated very well with me when making arrangements for the interview... Jordan seemed to really care about who my children were and how they learn, noting them each as...
- Jocelyn G.
Caytie B.
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Very sweet and cared for my children as if they were her own.
- Amanda C.
Joel C.
5.0
Joel was our life saver. Our kids have PTSD and our son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD, which is certainly difficult to manage on a daily basis, but hen Virtual School hit us. Joel, with his background in special needs kids, not only kept our son under control, but was...
- Britta H.
Cora M.
5.0
Hi Cora, I'd love to chat but am unable to send a message. If you're interested in a nanny job please send a message, thank you.
- Dan M.
Evelyn U.
5.0
She is awesome with my son. He gets excited when I tell him she will be coming. I love her dependability, attention to homework assignments, flexibility, care for my son and goes above and beyond. I love having her as part of our family!
- Ximena O.
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