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Amanda E.

PART-TIME

Amanda E.

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Portland, OR

$10-20

Hourly rate

3

Years exp.

Meet Amanda

female

Speaks English

I have 2+ years experience working in the school district with special needs children. I have worked with a wide range of special needs such as Cerebral...

I have 2+ years experience working in the school district with special needs children. I have worked with a wide range of special needs such as Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Autism, and more. I spent one year in a middle school classroom where the kiddos diagnosis were very diverse and most recently I worked in an elementary classroom that was Autism specific. The kids ranged from kindergarten through second grade and it was such a wonderful environment to work in. I have also done in home care for three different families, mostly working with Autism. My sister has down syndrome and is the joy of my life and my mom is an occupational pediatric therapist. I have assisted here over the years in clinical therapy sessions. Basically, if I can make a difference in the life of a child who faces challenges such as these I feel so fulfilled. It's a joy to overcome obstacles with them and to watch as they learn and grow.

Highlights

  • Non-smoker
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a reliable car
  • Infant (up to 12 months)
  • Youth (1 to 11 years)
  • Teen (12-17 years)
  • ADD
  • ADHD
  • Aspergers
  • Autism
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Blindness/visual impairment
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Dyslexia
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Rett Syndrome
  • Sensory Integration Disorder
  • Willing to care for sick kids
  • Speech delay
  • Amanda can also help with:

    Applied behavior analysis
    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Brushing protocol
    Dressing assistance
    Epi pen injections
    Errands/shopping
    Feeding
    Meal preparation
    Positive behavioral support
    Repositioning
    Seizure attendance
    Assistive technology/AAC

    Education

    University of Southern California

    Graduate Degree, 2015

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