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Maggie K.
Arden, NY
$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
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An enthusiastic, diligent educator who believes in providing positive support for students and their educational needs. The ability to work through stressful situations safely and efficiently to provide the best environment for both the students and staff members. A dynamic and flexible team player willing to assist in...
Margaret C.
Highland Mills, NY
$16-21/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Maggie C. I'm 20 years old and am a rising junior at Sacred Heart University in CT. I am studying to become a special education teacher to elementary students. I have babysat for children who have disabilities since I was a junior in high school. I currently babysit on weekends for identical twins who have Down...
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I'm an online English teacher. I have 2 years teaching children from 3 and up. I speak basic Spanish also. When I was in High I babysat a little. I have experience with special needs children and I know CPR. I use to take courses every year for 5 years.
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I am currently a teachers aide at PNW BOCES. I have many years of experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. As a parent of a 17-year-old high school senior, I understand the challenges of raising children while being a working mom. I also hold a valid CNA license and have excellent...
Bonnie S.
Tomkins Cove, NY
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have been working professionally with people of all ages for decades. My forte is working with children and adults with special needs and have my own personal life experience raising my own family. My daughter has Down Syndrome and is now fully grown and doing excellently! I adopted her at birth as a single parent. Being the...
Yahdira D.
Highland Mills, NY
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I love children I love working with children. I have my own children so I understand completely
How this parenting game works I'm here to just help out In my community. I am attending Lehman college to be a speech pathologist. I work for the Board of Education for 6 years with special needs children.
Zemrie B.
Fort Montgomery, NY
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
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My name is Zemrie and I have worked with the senior population, children and people with special needs for 21 years. It is my passion to help people, and provide them with a sense of comfort and compassion when I work with them.
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I taught for 3 years in Fort Greene Brooklyn as an elementary special education teacher with a specialization in tactile learning. I was also a 4 year division 1 athlete and love sharing my experience in athletics
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I have been taking care of special needs children and adults for almost 20 years
I love that I can be there for them to love and care for them In absence of their parents and loved ones. Making sure that they are safe and comfortable. .
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Worked as a one-on-one aide in the goshen school district with a child with ms and autism. Stayed with student througout the day. Helped with schoolwork during class. Graded schoolwork corriculum around student's cognitive ability. Adapted pe classes as well.
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My name is Shanique. I have a 2-year-old son and currently pursuing my bachelors in Criminal justice at John Jay. I have 6 years worth of experience with children and adults. Throughout my years of working I've worked with kids with disabilities and adults youngest 5 and oldest 95. I have experience in managing a group home. I...
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Hi I have been a nanny for 17 plus years, and also love old people. Interested in being a companion and also can help around the house .
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Kelcie M.
Tomkins Cove, NY
$19-24/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Degree in recreational therapy, strength based approach. Kind, empathetic, attentive, and energetic!
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I am attentive to all needs. I will follow all requirements from the parents regarding special-needs issues for children.
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I am a mother of three children. 17, 10 and 8. I am caring, compassionate, energetic, playful, adventurous and just like to have fun. I have clean driving license, reliable transportation and I LOVE to have fun. Your child/ren will never be bored with me. I am also in school pursing an RN degree. Aside from my personal...
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I have cared for children since I was a teenager for my siblings and cousins. I am a proud mother of four (home-schooled) now grown children; I have provided loving care for children as a nursery school teacher's aide, an aide in a special needs facility, a nanny for private families and a substitute teacher for all grades, with...
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"Kathleen was gentle and my baby took to her right away. She's definitely a pro! Plus, she was early and flexible with us and our schedule!"
Reviewed by Rebecca Y.
Rene W.
Nanuet, NY
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I started looking after kids from the age of 15. I'm very patient and open-minded. I love to participate in activities with the kids. I have a very broad perspective on kids as I have experience with both my own country and in America. I have also dealt with kids with special needs.
I'm mostly interested to help on the...
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"My 7 year old son doesn’t easily warm up to people & he’s pretty much independent, but it was so easy for René to connect with him. She engaged with him by taking him to parks, helped with learning workbooks,...
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I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals with special needs in a variety of settings including clinics, early intervention centers, community, schools, and in the home. I am registered as a Behavior Therapist and also have years of experience as a private caregiver. The majority of my background is with...
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Hello moms and dads,
My name is Esther and I'm looking for an after school, weekend and/or evening babysitting position.
I'm a patient, compassionate and reliable childcare provider with many years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have extensive knowledge of safety precautions and educational activities to...
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"We were blessed to have Esther provide after school care for our two children. She was prompt/punctual in meeting them off the school bus. She was very respectful of our home and property. She tended to our...
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Thanks for taking a moment to check out my profile! I have over 18years experience taking care of children, which includes; 2yrs as an after school day care teacher, 2yrs live-in nanny & 3yrs live-out, as well as 2+yrs as a licensed foster parent in the state of NV, and 1yr in NY.
While I have watched school age children, much...
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"Kelly is super with my kids and has so much experience, that's why we wanted her to join our family. From making meals and crafts to taking the kids to the library and children's museum. I was so sad we...
Reviewed by Paige B.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Harriman, NY
Kathleen C.
5.0
Kathleen was gentle and my baby took to her right away. She's definitely a pro! Plus, she was early and flexible with us and our schedule!
- Rebecca Y.
Rene W.
5.0
My 7 year old son doesn’t easily warm up to people & he’s pretty much independent, but it was so easy for René to connect with him. She engaged with him by taking him to parks, helped with learning workbooks, reading and sometimes putting him to bed when I had date nights.
- Care member
Esther B.
5.0
We were blessed to have Esther provide after school care for our two children. She was prompt/punctual in meeting them off the school bus. She was very respectful of our home and property. She tended to our children and made sure they completed their homework and provided assistance when needed....
- Care member
Kelly F.
5.0
Kelly has been a nanny to professional parents children. She has taken care of an elderly retired man and has show compassion and care to those she has cared for. I highly recommend her.
- Brad H.
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