Leesburg Special Needs Care

I am a college student studying to become an elementary school teacher. I have my Associate's Degree from Northern Virginia Community College, and this Fall I will be attending Shenandoah University to complete my Bachelor's of Education. I have 6+ years of experience working with children ages 2-14, with & without special needs. While I was at NOVA, I worked as a Preschool Teaching Assistant at a private school near my home. This year, I have had the privilege of working as the Lead Preschool Teacher at the same facility. It is also at this facility that I have worked as a Camp Counselor every Summer for the past 6 years. It has always been my goal to become an educator like my mother, and I am grateful for any opportunity to learn more about working with children, be it as a babysitter, nanny, tutor or teacher. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I appreciate your consideration!

I have been a nanny/babysitter for children of all different ages over the past 13 years. I am hardworking, punctual, organized and thoughtful. I have been a horseback riding instructor for 10 years, including working with special needs children and adults at a therapeutic riding center. I love working with children, and recently had a little boy who is my whole world. I am currently a Sahm, but looking for the right family to support while still being available for my little one.

I have much experience working with seniors with various diagnoses including dimentia, Alzeimers, diabetes etc. I have a history of working in a nursing home as well as doing private care as a CNA which has allowed me experience transporting and assisting with ADL's. I have worked closely with hospice and am very familiar with the special care needs that comes with working with them. My desire is to give back to a generation of individuals I feel have given and sacrificed so much for us but yet sadly they are often forgotten. I want to help give them a quality of life they deserve as well as a peace of mind for their family members in knowing they are well taken care of.

Hi I'm Shayna! I'm currently home for winter break and I live in Leesburg, Virginia. I am a freshman at Syracuse University and I'm a special education major. I also have a high functioning autistic brother who I've grown up helping and mentoring my whole life. I love children and helping around when I can. I have my own transportation as well. I'm here till January 11th!(:

Five years ago, when I first became a caregiver and assistant to those with special needs, I was more nervous and uneasy than you could ever imagine! In my mind I was stuck on "not knowing how to act around people with special needs." But, then I finally realized I was missing the most important word in that phrase - people. People are people and each person has the same basic needs - care, love, comfort, shelter, food, and joy. So I made it my goal to meet those needs and while reaching that goal I fell in love. Never have I ever had such a rewarding job in all my life. Since that nervous beginning five years ago, I have been abundantly blessed with many years of caring for my dear friends with physical and mental difficulties. The love in my heart has grown so much through my experience as a caregiver. I realize now the value of the trust and the relationship I have with those I care for, and I'm grateful. In my years of experience I have had many responsibilities and worked with many ranges of needs. I have assisted my special needs friends with showers, feeding, catheters, dressing, lifting, and behavioral difficulties.

I have been instructing children/young adults with Autism for 13 years in our school district. I am very proficient with ABA and reducing problem behaviors through positive reinforcement. I have also been working on daily living skills as well as providing instruction in the community. I am passionate about providing quality care.

As an undergraduate student majoring/minoring in Communication Disorders/Special Ed., I was fortunate to have discovered the path of working with individuals with disabilities. Eager to build upon the knowledge and skills I acquired from my academic experiences, I volunteered as a mentor for 3 years for the Overcoming Barriers Program where I counseled and guided children with intellectual disabilities in recreational activities. After graduation, I accepted a position as a Community Supports Specialist at Community Concepts, Inc. In this capacity, I supported and assisted adults with intellectual disabilities by participating in social events within the community. I was then promoted to Assistant Manager and finally to Operations Manager. I then discovered a new opportunity to become a Job Coach to support adults with special needs in a work environment at Cameron's Coffee & Chocolates. I started in this position in October 2016 and am currently the lead job coach for the program.

Since being trained as a registered nurse, raising 3 children, and being employed in various settings, I've realized I gain much satisfaction in helping individuals mature in their abilities and education, overcome obstacles and be the best they can be. In any endeavor I also greatly enjoy the realm of design and creativity, organization, and teaching. My experience over the years has been: raising 3 children as a stay-at-home mom (implementing daily tutoring with challenges of: developmental delays, ADHD, speech and reading delay and memory retention issues), an art tutor, an in-home RN, and as a hospital RN (assistant head nurse on a 40-bed skilled nursing facility). I've been an advocate for my children on many levels throughout their years in school, collaborating with teachers, principals and health care professionals. As a consistent tutor and overseer of my children's educational concerns, organization, preparedness and behavior, teaching became a way of life. Consistency, positive reinforcements, physical activities for breaks, and humor were essential and uplifting. With nurturing and persistence, achievements and great blessings resulted. Enjoyable hobbies include piano, design, art, and organization.

Drove a School bus for 6 years and often subbed on special needs. Did a summer school session as an attendant on a special needs bus. Loved interacting much closer with the students

I have a lot of experience inside the nursing field been doing this type of job sense I left high school witch was 6 years ago . I love taking care of others. I'm kind-hearted an very patient. I've experienced a lot from working in a retirement home to a , committee home an hospitals as well. As going into someone home . Right now I do in home care . So I have a lot of built up experience. I've also work with private care patients as well.