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Hello! My name is Avery, and I am 19 years old. I have over 5 years of paid experience in caring for and teaching children ages 0-5 in both daycare and home settings. I come from a large family and have always been told I great with littles. I am CPR certified and currently pursuing my AA in early childhood education, which has...
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I have had years and experience working w Special needs children. I've volunteered at multiple schools in Special Needs Classes. I've worked along side w the head Psychologist from UW in our home for 4 years. I am certified in floor time therapy. I've dedicated my life w continual studies for children w Autism, sensory...
Sophie P.
Olympia, WA
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I am 25 years old, and am looking for part-time work in the Thurston County area. I am an Olympia native with two years of professional work as a special needs educator and part-time after school nanny in the city of Boston, MA. I returned to my hometown of Olympia to complete my Masters in Teaching Special Education, which will...
Christopher Z.
Olympia, WA
$20-29/hr • 7 yrs exp
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I have worked in the social work field for 7 years now and have attained my Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. My experience is very diverse at this point. Some of the varying populations I have worked with include: children & adolescents with behavioral issues that stem from childhood trauma, children to adults with...
Laura P.
Olympia, WA
$40-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I believe ALL students are capable of learning & find joy in helping kids/parents learn how to connect the dots of communication. Navigating cognitive needs in addition to academics is a space I don't shy away from & would love to help you with! Before teaching, I worked as a nurse & grasped the skill set of compassion & honesty...
Lauren W.
Olympia, WA
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Creative, Warm, And Highly Experienced Tutor And Childcare Provider
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I am an educator with several years of experience, and have an MEd in Adult Education and a BA in Elementary Education. I have experience tutoring all grades from pre-K through 12, and with a variety of special needs. Subjects I have tutored include algebra, geometry, reading, writing, biology, history, English as a second...
Leah C.
Olympia, WA
$20-30/hr
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I have experience caring for folks with developmental disabilities across the lifespan. However, I am particularly passionate about providing support for young children with developmental delays and behavioral challenges.
Courtney V.
Olympia, WA
$22-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I work as a paraeducator with special needs students at a middle school in our area. I have experience caring for elderly.
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My name is Cloe I am 21 years old. I have an associates degree in art and working on my bachelors degree in communications, now I am employed as a banking associate. I have 4 years of experience working with children. I can help with Travel and Crafts! I have a brother on the spectrum and have lots of patience for special needs...
Kendall W.
Olympia, WA
$22-27/hr • 7 yrs exp
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I would love to help In whatever way I can! I have experience running and participating In multiple special Olympics program and special Ed clubs. One of my best friends has Down syndrome and I spent lots of time with her. I have tutored kids with autism and ADHD. I am very comfortable learning with patience about each child's...
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I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am visually impaired but I have tutoring experience. I worked as special needs teacher's aide at Silver Lake Elementary, Evergreen Middle School & Mariner High School.
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Many years accumulated working as a Caregiver, CNA, DCS (Direct Care Staff), Residential Coordinator (Manager/Supervisor), LST (Life Skills Trainer), and Team Leader. Worked with Geriatrics, Special Needs, Alzheimer/Dementia Care, Diabetes Care, Head Injuries, Skilled Nursing Facility, Assisted Living, Home Health and Adult...
5.0
"Hana is a wonderful care provider. She is very punctual, responsible, communicative, and flexible when things don't always go according to plan. I had some surgery and she was very patient with everything, even...
Reviewed by JP E.
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Summer of 2019 I worked at a summer camp for children and adults with all types of Special needs/ disabilities. I was at that camp for three months and the work was 24/7; I along with the other amazing staff, were there to give care givers and families a break, but what I quickly realized is that we were actually there to create...
5.0
"Carla is an amazing caregiver. She is reliable, always on time and caring for my special needs boy."
Reviewed by Paola M.
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This past summer I worked at a summer camp for children and adults with all types of Special needs/ disabilities. I was at that camp fro three months and the work was 24/7; I, along with the other amazing staff, were there to give care givers and families a break, but what I quickly realized is that we were actually there to...
5.0
"Carla was an excellent babysitter. She came to our hotel and watched my two children. As a parent, she was a great communicator, responsive and engaging. As a babysitter, my kids found her kind, patient and...
Reviewed by Ben And Rebecca M.
Shae B.
Lakewood, WA
$32/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi, I'm Shae. 25 years old. I am from Philadelphia, PA.
I'm an experienced caregiver with 7+ years experience. I've cared for all ages. There aren't any care challenges that I can't handle. I have experience with special needs children and adults as well. I cook, clean, shop, and help with homework. I'm also comfortable with...
5.0
"Shae (Nashae) seemed to fit into our family dynamic from the first time we spoke to her. We put our potential nannies through a 4-step interview process (phone interview, face-to-face interview, check...
Reviewed by Mary Cait M.
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Hello, thanks for taking a look at my profile. I'm currently working as a full-time Nanny for a family in Olympia. I am looking for one-time jobs. I am available during Sep 8 to Sept 26th. I've been caring for children for over 6 years. I've worked with children ages 6 months to 12 years old. I have cared for twins, sick...
5.0
"Vanessa is caring, dependable, and loves children. She strives to do her best work on assignments and welcomes a challenge."
Reviewed by Silbia M.
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Hello! My names elizabeth and i've have a little more than 3 years of experience on babysitting. I also have experience with special needs, I tutored for my high school's special education program and I volunteered for special olympics.
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"Elizabeth was a short term reoccurring nanny for my infant son. She was very sweet and he immediately took to her. While we had to part ways because of schedule conflicts, I would easily recommend her for...
Reviewed by Jessica W.
Claudia A.
Yelm, WA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
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About me
I am really a nice person, very patience, happy, sometimes shy and quite, but just for a while, and organized person in matters of my job (working with children) funny, easygoing, with great manners. I like to respect your space as a family, your culture and be honest.
The most important in my life is my family, which I...
5.0
"Claudia is absolutely amazing and we miss her so much. She worked for us in New York City for 2 years. We have 3 girls, 1 with special needs and she was amazing with every one of them. Claudia is a gem and I...
Reviewed by Allyson B.
Grace B.
Lakewood, WA
$15-23/hr • 7 yrs exp
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I worked as a lead teacher for ages 2-6 since September 2021. I taught them American sign language, letters, numbers, feelings, gardening skills, writing skills, social skills and much more. I love watching kids learn and grow. I worked with children ages 2-5 three times a week for 6 years at my local church. I am currently...
5.0
"We really enjoyed having Grace watch our kids while we attended an event out of town. She asked great questions to prepare for the night, making it a smooth transition. She was on time and very gracious when we...
Reviewed by Ayanna C.
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Hello! My name is Angie and I am a 39-year-old military wife and mother. Over the years, I have helped care for kids ranging from newborn to teenager. For two years, I was both Cubmaster and a den leader for Pack 23 of the Cub Scouts in San Antonio, Texas. Due to my time with the scouts, I am comfortable handling multiple...
5.0
"Our one year old got a big smile every time he saw Angie. She was always on time, if not early can which was greatly appreciated!"
Reviewed by Rachel W.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lacey, WA
Hanalee M.
5.0
Hana is a wonderful care provider. She is very punctual, responsible, communicative, and flexible when things don't always go according to plan. I had some surgery and she was very patient with everything, even though I had to reschedule and the medication we had to pick up wasn't ready right away....
- JP E.
Carla E.
5.0
Carla is an amazing caregiver. She is reliable, always on time and caring for my special needs boy.
- Paola M.
Carla E.
5.0
Carla was an excellent babysitter. She came to our hotel and watched my two children. As a parent, she was a great communicator, responsive and engaging. As a babysitter, my kids found her kind, patient and engaging. I found her experience with special needs children a perfect fit for our family.
- Ben And Rebecca M.
Shae B.
5.0
Shae (Nashae) seemed to fit into our family dynamic from the first time we spoke to her. We put our potential nannies through a 4-step interview process (phone interview, face-to-face interview, check clearances and call references, and a training day (2-3 hours). Again, she met our expectations...
- Mary Cait M.
Vanessa A.
5.0
I would recommend Vanessa to anyone. Vanessa worked in our home providing date night care for our children for 5 + hours at a time. She is punctual, kind, attentive, compassionate, and takes pride in making sure she is doing her best to care for children. She followed every guideline we had in our...
- Jacqueline L.
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