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~ Hi! My name is Skye. And I have over seven years of child care experience. Working with children since 2016. All ages, ranging from 4 months to 14 years old. I've worked with several children at a time, as well as individually. I live here in Charlottesville and have worked with many different families across the area.
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Claire H.
Charlottesville, VA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have over 10 years of experience with childcare, having previously worked in a daycare center (in the infants and toddler classes), as a public school teacher (elementary through high school), nanny (including special needs children), and tutor of all ages. I enjoy caring for children and do not get to in my current career, so...
Justin B.
Charlottesville, VA
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
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-Worked as caretaker for child on the autism spectrum
-Previous work with special needs children during training to become speech therapist
-Worked as inclusive camp counselor summer of 2023
-Developing Spanish fluency
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I have 26 year experience providing care for children and adults with special needs in a private setting.
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I have both personal and professional experience working with children and teens with special needs, especially Down syndrome, ADHD, ASD. Ask about my qualifications :)
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Hello my name is Carrie, I recently moved to Charlottesville. I grew up with 3 sisters and my parents have 4 foster children so caring for kids has always been apart of my life. For the past 4 years I have worked with special needs children at a theripudic riding center so I am comfortable caring for children with special needs....
Alexandra R.
Charlottesville, VA
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
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I am a Montessori teacher with over five years of experience working with kids from infancy to teens. I am pediatric CPR and first aid certified, and have my bachelor's degree in English with an emphasis on children's literature. I also have experience working with special needs children.
Children that I've worked with have...
Lydia V.
Charlottesville, VA
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hello! I am reliable and flexible with a positive, can do attitude. My want to work and be with kids started early on with babysitting and being a mothers helper to friends and family and later brought me to work, providing care for ages 0mo-10yrs until it was closed due to COVID-19. From there I began providing full time care...
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I have worked as a leader in a special needs kids club for three years. I love helping them reach their goals and seeing them grow in their abilities whatever that may look like.
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I'd describe my personality as bubbly, caring, and hardworking!
I like caring for people with special needs because I have been working with this population since I was very young and I LOVE it!
I started caring for people with special needs when I was young since I have a brother with cerebral palsy. Since then I have...
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I have experience working in a nursing home setting as well as companion care, helping with errands, driving to appointments and meal prep. I have also taken care of an elderly gentleman who was wheel chair bound for a few years during the Christmas holiday so he could be with his family at the Greenbrier Resort. I am currently...
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I have been a teacher for the last 7 years. I am looking to fill summer idle time. I'm teaching summer school half day. I have taught at private schools in Virginia since 2016. I am a hard working, dedicated, caring individual. I love to have fun and be creative. I am knowledgeable in child psychology, development, nutrition,...
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Hello. I have 9 years of experience with kids, 7 years as a teacher, I have experience with ADHD , autism among other special needs. I used to work for a personalized education school ( Montessori program) as an English teacher, science teacher and social studies teacher. I got my major in occupational health, CNA certification,...
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Hello! I am a UVA Law student who is available for weekend babysitting. I have extensive experience babysitting, including working as a full time nanny for a 6 and 2yo in 2020. I am comfortable babysitting for up to 5 kids at a time, and as a Colorado native, love to spend time outdoors! Feel free to send me a PM. Thanks!
Olivia T.
Charlottesville, VA
$17/hr • 7 yrs exp
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I've spent my whole life around kids. I am the oldest of five (the youngest just turned 9 in September). Two of my siblings are on the autism spectrum. I have adequate experience with special needs of all different kinds. Do not feel the need to explain any of your child's behaviors, I've seen it all. I've worked in many...
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Hello! My name is Emma and I look forward to possibly working with you! I am the oldest of four children so caretaking has been a part of my life for quite some time. I have experience working with special needs children, children ages 0-15, and lots of experience with pet care. I love spending time outside, being with animals,...
Madison G.
Charlottesville, VA
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I currently teach 3-5-year-olds with ASD in ACPS. I previously taught k-2nd graders with ASD as well. My brother also has lower functioning autism, so I've always been passionate about helping kids/people with disabilities.
I am available late afternoon and evenings during the week and have varying availability on weekends....
Clinton A.
Gordonsville, VA
$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
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I am a Sign Language Interpreter that has some experience working with students/children with various disabilities. I am open-minded, patient, kind, and can offer ASL instruction and have insight to various communication models.
I love working in small groups or one-on-on and looking to help accommodate your loved one(s) with...
Nicole B.
Charlottesville, VA
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher With Elementary Ed. Degree Looking For Full Time Opportunity
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I love children and all of my jobs have been related to caring for them. I graduated with an Elementary Ed. degree in 2004 from Grove City College. After graduation, I taught 4th grade for 11 years, and 2nd grade for 2 years at Sycamore Park Elementary and The Covenant School. In these roles I worked with a variety of...
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I have always had an interest for child care. I have worked at a summer camp for the past five years as a camp counselor for rising first-third graders. I also have been a Lifeguard and taught swim lessons for the past five years and I just received my Water Safety Instructor certification. I love to different arts and crafts...
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