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I have been teaching special education for 6 years in CT. I have experience in the classroom with middle school and high school aged students. I am currently teaching in a self-contained classroom with students with varying disabilities in the areas of reading and math. I am passionate about teaching special education students...
Ashley H.
Port Jefferson, NY
$16-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I am a 19-year-old college student attending suffolk community college who will be transferring to hunter cuny college in the fall. I am majoring in psychology and hope to go into the special needs field or become a licensed therapist. I have worked with a client who had autism ( low functioning) and I enjoyed it throughly. I am...
Julissa M.
Port Jefferson, NY
$23-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
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I have learnt how to be patient and also supportive I'm responsible I also provide a comforting presence I offer emotional support, encouragement and companionship to the disabled individual. My job includes preparing meals and managing other household duties.
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I've worked at a karate school teaching kids from the age of 3-12+. When teaching the younger kids at karate I focus more on their safety and attention than on karate skills. Teaching the older kids focuses on their memory skills and accomplishments. I get great gratification working with all ages. I also babysit my 11-year-old...
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I have cared for children of all ages from newborns to middle school students since 2017. The duties of my past experiences have included cooking and feeding, transporting students to school and/or extracurricular activities, homework and studying, and creating a fun environment for kids at home. I am also a current online...
Melissa C.
Centereach, NY
$16-42/hr • 10 yrs exp
Senior Care / Companion/ Help With ADL's, I Am A Retired Nurse
5.0
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CPR certified, Health Care background, Car, Loves helping others , 10 plus years experience to seniors, specializing in Alzheimer's/ dementia care , Pediatric and Neonatal baby nursing. Special needs , and I've nannied and worked with children for 37 years. Professionally for 27 years
5.0
"Melissa cared for my Dad for around 9 months. She was always thoughtful and respectful. Communicated her concerns and shared his needs with the family. With her background medical knowledge she was a huge...
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Alexandra B.
Selden, NY
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi Parents! Outgoing & Energetic 34 Year Old Professional Caregiver
5.0
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**I am available for Night Nanny work for Newborns/Infants as I will be getting my Newborn Care Certification this year.**
Professional Nanny/Sitter with 25+ years of experience working with children of every age from Newborns to Teens & children with special needs & allergens. I'm a mom myself to a wonderful 12 yr old girl and...
5.0
"Alexandra has every quality a professional childcare provider should possess: energetic, empathetic, detail-oriented, and communicative. My 2 year old daughter and 5 year old son had a fantastic day with her...
Reviewed by Snow B.
5.0
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I'm 44yr old widow no children I have worked as a nurses aide for some years and recently in the last 17 years I have worked with adults with special needs and adults with schizophrenia/bipolar disorders, Good companion.
5.0
"I like how sweet she was and well spoken.very experienced with my needs as well.she was very caring to me "
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Clarissa R.
Coram, NY
$22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! Thank you for viewing my profile. My name is Clarissa and I am 23 with 6+ years of babysitting experience. I have a BS and MS degree in Biomedical Engineering. I am very patient, compassionate, and responsible with children. I have experience with babies, toddlers, and special needs children. I love the outdoors, art and...
5.0
"Clarissa watched my two young (2.5 years and 13months old) children for a long evening so my husband and I could attend an event. She was flexible and booked last minute, thoughtful about how my kids would...
Reviewed by Julie M.
5.0
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I love children, raised a special needs child of my own. I have over 40 years experience. Willing to drive kids, prepare meals, help with homework. I can be flexible with hours. Overnights available for flat rate. I have worked with special needs children. My daughter has Cerebral Palsy and is now a self sufficient adult.
I am...
5.0
"Miss Debbie was our after school help. She was always on time (early actually!) to be at school to pick up my kids. She would text me to let me know she was there to give me peace of mind. She was loving and...
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Kristina V.
Medford, NY
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
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Worked in the special needs field. Love kids and known to be the babysitter for all the younger kids in my family. Willing to help around the house as well as watch the kids. Very family oriented person and willing to make your family part of that!
5.0
"Kristina was an excellent child care provider for our family. She was so amazing with our children! They responded so well to her. We never worried when we were at work that our kids were in good hands. She was...
Reviewed by Joan L.
Alyssa C.
East Setauket, NY
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi my name is Alyssa. I am 26 years old. I have been working with kids since I was 15. I have worked with every age group. I was a preschool teacher, substitute teacher. I have my bachelors degree. I also, have experience with disabled kids and special needs kids. I have been a nanny for a year. I also, taught dance and...
5.0
"Alyssa has been babysitting my children for 5 years now and I have seen her become a preschool teacher and grow with the children. It is wonderful she is absolutely wonderful with the children. I would...
Reviewed by Michelle G.
Amanda M.
Ronkonkoma, NY
$10-15/hr
5.0
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My name is Amanda & I am a sophomore at Misericordia University in a 5 year Masters Program for Occupational Therapy. I love working with children with special needs and believe it to be a very meaningful part of my life. I have extensive experience being a companion and caregiver for a young boy with autism, as well as two...
5.0
"I have known Amanda for many years and she is amazing. I definitely would recommend her. She is incredibly compassionate and so very good with my special needs son."
Reviewed by Meryl B.
Bonnie L.
Mount Sinai, NY
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Working Educated Profess. Experienced Behavioral Intervention Specialist. Availability Varies.
5.0
(1)
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I am a parent trainer and a Behavior Intervention Specialist. I work for a few organizations, and hold experience working with families since 1998. My work is focused on how to best support the need of the children and provide tools and education to their parents.
5.0
"Bonnie is smart, kind, mature and helpful. She has a great energy about her and has been a wonderful asset to our special needs teen. She is extremely goal driven and is helping our teen grow in her...
Reviewed by Deanna N.
5.0
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I'm Sharon, I'm originally from Mexico, but I've been living in the USA for four years, I'm bilingual English-Spanish. I moved to Ronkokoma in the summer. I have over 11 years of experience with kids, including special needs, CPR, Epinephrine, and First Aide Certificated.
In the city, I worked as a bilingual teacher in a...
5.0
"Wilder and Coast loved her, she was great and always kept an eye on both of them at the same time. Will be using again :-) "
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5.0
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Hi... I'm Allie and I have over 10 years of quality childcare experience! I currently work part time as a preschool teaching assistant for children with special needs, and before that I was a full time nanny for 4 years in NYC. I hold a bachelor's degree in child psychology! In addition, I am the mother of one soon to be...
5.0
"Allie is a stellar caregiver. She is kind and patient with our kids. They do not feel comfortable around everyone, so it's nice to see. Allie's little boy is also adorable and sweet and he plays with our...
Reviewed by Steven B.
5.0
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I am a retired elementary school teacher. I am CPR/AED certified. I taught a Pre-K readiness program and designed a Pre-K music and arts curriculum. I have experience with special needs children. I am also a CNA and Geriatric Specialist. I am experienced in private and institutional settings. I offer child care, and companion /...
5.0
"Felicia's was wonderful with my girls. I'd hire her again if her new schedule didn't conflict with the times I need her. "
Reviewed by Cynthia H.
Miranda H.
Selden, NY
$23-42/hr • 8 yrs exp
Positive, Compassionate Care Giver For A Variety Of Individual Needs
5.0
(1)
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Hi! Im Miranda, I have 10 years experience from early child hood education to serving individuals with developmental delays within school and residential environments. I am a teaching assistant (NYS) I am SCIP certified, CPR/AED certified, ABA certified, first aid certified, and many other certifications. I have a lengthy...
5.0
"Miranda was my babysitter for about a year and a half for my now 3.5 year old. She was amazing! She was always punctual, caring, professional and most importantly great with my son. I’m a single dad so needed...
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5.0
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Hi! I'm a positive and patient mother of 2 girls (10\11). Who's always had a passion for caring for others. Coming from a big family has given me many different life experiences. Everything from caring for newborns to the sick and elderly. I've cared for those with many different needs ranging from simple companionship to...
5.0
"Amanda was wonderful in helping care for my 97 yr old mom. She was compassionate and so sweet. She was a true godsend. She was reliable and very trustworthy. I don't know what we would have done without her....
Reviewed by Jane H.
Felicia C.
Mount Sinai, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I am a retired teacher who has also worked as a volunteer for many years and also as a teacher. Helping those with special needs is a gift. We all have special things that make us unique. Helping a person with special needs reach their fullest potential is what I feel good about doing. I have extensive experience working with...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Port Jefferson, NY
Melissa C.
5.0
Melissa cared for my Dad for around 9 months. She was always thoughtful and respectful. Communicated her concerns and shared his needs with the family. With her background medical knowledge she was a huge asset. Unfortunately Dad had to move to a facility with 24 hour care. I would highly recommend...
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Alexandra B.
5.0
Alexandra has every quality a professional childcare provider should possess: energetic, empathetic, detail-oriented, and communicative. My 2 year old daughter and 5 year old son had a fantastic day with her and finished all the homemade food I prepared. She also did an amazing job helping with...
- Snow B.
Chynel W.
5.0
I like how sweet she was and well spoken.very experienced with my needs as well.she was very caring to me
- Care member
Clarissa R.
5.0
Clarissa watched my two young (2.5 years and 13months old) children for a long evening so my husband and I could attend an event. She was flexible and booked last minute, thoughtful about how my kids would react to a new person, and prompt in her communication leading up to the job. She was on time...
- Julie M.
Debra Q.
5.0
Miss Debbie was our after school help. She was always on time (early actually!) to be at school to pick up my kids. She would text me to let me know she was there to give me peace of mind. She was loving and caring with my kids and i always knew they were being taken care of. Any family would be...
- Care member
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