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I am a former Kindergarten teacher & have worked in the toddler and infant sections of an early education centers, along with many years of paid experience tutoring older school age children & children with disabilities and/or on the spectrum.
I am extremely flexible on the hours that work best for you.
Hello there! I've been taking care of kids, including those with Autism and/or ADHD for the past 4 years or so. I have found this deeply rewarding as I take great joy in witnessing a child make progress whether it's mastering a new skill or learning how to manage challenges in their own unique way. I strongly believe that every...
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I am a 27-year-old with 5 years of experience working with children with special needs. I have provided behavioral therapy to children in the home, school and clinical settings. I have spent the last two years working as a lead special education teacher. I enjoy working with families to develop a structure for your child's day...
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I've cared for a 5-year-old child with special needs, played with him, made sure his afternoon was full of activities, etc. I am very reliable and trustworthy and I love children. I absolutely love arts and crafts and would be willing to provide projects for children while babysitting.
Fun fact: I am obsessed with all things...
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I care for children I work at a school as a paraprofessional where I assist special needs children and young teens with their daily goals which I have done for five years as of now and I'm available evenings and sundays as well
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Hi there! I am a current undergraduate student at Georgetown University looking to help out in the D. C. area! I am originally from the UK but have also lived abroad in Singapore and now the United States. I have experience with childcare through tutoring, babysitting, and working with children who have special needs. I hope...
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Hi, my name is Diamond and I'm a senior at Bowie State University. I love working with children and have babysat since I was 15 years old. For two years I was a Dedicated aide for special needs students at Creative Minds International Public Charter School and I am currently a Teacher's assistant for second grade. This...
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5 years experience
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I am 19 years old and am a rising sophomore at Duke University. I was salutatorian of the Fox Lane High School Class of 2019 and maintained a 4. 0 GPA for all four years. During my freshman year in college, I also maintained a 4. 0 GPA while participating in meaningful extracurricular activities. I plan to major in either...
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7 years experience·
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Hi, I am a law student currently looking to babysit on the side! I have babysat for a family in DC for about three years and I'm looking for additional babysitting opportunities. I worked as a camp counselor for a day camp and at a sleep away camp for children with special needs, as a babysitter, and as a children's swim coach...
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10 years experience·
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My name is Alina, it's great to connect via Care. com. I am interested in occasional weeknight/weekend babysitting and/or tutoring (English, French, Science, Social Studies/History).
I have nearly 12 years of babysitting experience and have also worked as a camp counselor, tutor, lifeguard, violin teacher, and swim instructor....
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Hello! I'm originally from California, but moved to DC for college. I studied theater education with a minor in child psychology. Since graduating, I have worked as a nanny for a variety of families. I have a history in watching multiple children, twins, newborns, and special needs children. In the past few years, I changed...
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I would describe myself as an artistic, patient, and outdoorsy person. In my free time I often work on art projects, hike, or just enjoy the outdoors, all things I would love to share in a caregiving role. I have prior experience working with children, including those with special needs. Working with kids is fulfilling to me...
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I have 15 years of experience caring for children (0-12 y/o). I started babysitting infants + babies at 12 years old and continued throughout high school at the Bryn Mawr School for Girls in Baltimore, where I began babysitting toddlers at our lower school. I have extensive experience tutoring in English, Math and Spanish 1. I...
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18 years experience
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Dodji with us for 4 weeks while I recovered from surgery and she gave our 18-month-old daughter excellent, responsible care. I never worried about my kiddo when she was out with Dodji and I really appreciated the kindness and warmth she demonstrated, even when my daughter was being difficult because she missed her mom. Dodji was...
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I have quite a few babysitting experiences with family and I also have an autistic little brother so I'm pretty good with patience and caring for a special needs child. As a babysitter I am capable of: Preparing formulas for infants and snacks for toddlers/children based on my employers instructions, Bathe, dress and groom...
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I have 7+ years experience caring for children ages 0-16 years. I also have experience caring for children with special needs.
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I have 3 years of experience working with children and I thoroughly enjoy it! I currently work with children with special needs and I have healthcare background as well.
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Hello! My name is Thayssa, I'm 29 years old, and I'm an experienced babysitter with over 7 years of experience. I'd love to help with your kids when needed. I consider myself a very patient, responsible, trustworthy, organized, and creative person. I love being outside and doing fun activities with the kids I babysit for.
I...
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Hi, I'm Amelia (she/her/ella)! I recently graduated magna cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis, and now work full-time in Washington, D. C., in policy and advocacy. Alongside my academic and professional work, I've always loved caring for kids. I previously served as a volunteer music teacher at a school for special...
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Hi! I'm Kathryn - kids call me KP. An unexpected lay-off means I have some downtime and I'd love to do some kid care.
My very first job was babysitting when I was 11. I worked my way through high school and college as a nanny, babysitter and camp counselor.
Newborns! Friends call me the "baby whisperer" and many have asked me...
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