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Tara T.


New York, NY

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

EXPERIENCED, UPBEAT SPECIAL NEEDS TUTOR & SITTER

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It has extensive information about my many services ** I Will Always Do My Best To Work With Your Budget** I am a tutor and award-winning writer (Prose Fellowship- NJ State Arts Council for YA fiction), more. I have over 15 years of child care and tutoring experience:. with Special Needs...
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Eloise S.


New York, NY

$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Upper East Side Babysitter

Hello, my name is Eloise, I'm 26 years old and was born and raised on the upper east side of Manhattan. I speak English and French fluently and Spanish conversationally. I currently live in the financial district. My building has amenities and I live on my own so can have the child or adult over if that's preferred. I was...
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Jillian G.


New York, NY

$20-35/hr

Comfortable And Have Experience Working With Special Needs Children

I have worked with children with both autism and down syndrome and had an amazing experience working with them. I am always willing to take them out or just stay inside and play. I take the opportunity as making a new friend.
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Lucy A.


Astoria, NY

$15-20/hr

Special Needs Caregiver

I have worked with both adults and children with varied special needs. I have worked for a Boston-based program called Step by Step, and taught dance classes for adults with Down Syndrome and children on the autism spectrum. In each class, I created choreography that both gave them technique practice, as well as gave them space...
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Erin A.


New York, NY

$17-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Both of my nephews are autistic- one is severe an the other mild. They are 12 and 4 years old. I have cared for them myself multiple times. I have also volunteered with an equine therapy program to assist children with autism and down syndrome as well as physical disabilities.
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Sofia A.


Staten Island, NY

$17-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Very Reliable!

I have been babysitting / nanny 5 years now. I have 3 kids of my own and I ve been around kids about all my life. I ve watched few kids with autism and Down syndrome. I think all kids should be treated equally no matter of how they are! There innocent of there actions.
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Brenda R.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Funny, Outgoing, Experienced Educator

Hi! My name is Brenda. New Yorker with a passion for humans. I am honest, fun loving traveler, an art enthusiast, adventure connoisseur, foodie extraordinaire, eclectic , nature loving, multi-cultural urban hippie. Extremely resourceful, Cooking and creating are two of my favorite things. I've been in child care for 25 plus...
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Daniella D.


New York, NY

$17/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

I have worked with and taught students on the Autism spectrum. I have worked at Easter Seals camp where I worked with campers with Down syndrome, and I have worked with children with Cerebral palsy.
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Maria P.


New York, NY

$22/hr • 6 yrs exp

Nanny For Kids All Ages With Specialty In Kids With Down Syndrome.

Hii! So nice meeting you. My name is Maria and I am from Madrid, Spain. I have two younger brothers who are now 11 and 12 years old and one of them has Down Syndrome. I have been a babysitter ever since I was 17, I have a lot of experience with special needs kids as well. I currently study Advertising and pr and have already...
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Maya B.


Brooklyn, NY

$27-150/hr • 5 yrs exp

Academic Tutor | Babysitter | Special Education | Senior Care

I am an experienced educator, tutor, babysitter, and a Psychology Masters student at Harvard University. I have a B. S. in Decision Science from Carnegie Mellon University. I worked at an inclusion school working 1:1 with children who have severe special needs and as an assistant gen-Ed teacher in Math, Science, English,...
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Maya B.


Brooklyn, NY

$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Tutor | Babysitter | Former Special Ed Assistant Teacher

My name is Maya, and I am an experienced educator, tutor, and babysitter. I am also a part-time student myself. I worked at an inclusion school 1:1 with children who have severe special needs. Each class I taught was differentiated for students of any levels of ability. I taught Math, Science, English, History, and Art to...
Maya can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping
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CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Ashley C.


New York, NY

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energetic Part Time Caregiver

Hi! My name is Ashley, I am new to the city from Boston/Portland Maine. I live in the Turtle Bay Area. I work a mainly remote full-time job but am looking for some sitting jobs to help "fill my cup." I am hoping to go back to school to become a teacher. I am extroverted, patient, and reliable. I have been working with kids for...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

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Nicholas M.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Needs Brother

Hello! My name is Nicholas, I am 23 years old, and I am the brother of a beautiful little girl named K. K was born with Down Syndrome, a heart defect, Celiac, a thyroid problem, and accompanying speech/behavioral/mobility challenges. Around the age of 7, shortly after our father passed away, K was additionally diagnosed with...

Mary Rose P.


Astoria, NY

$50/hr • 9 yrs exp

Certified General/Special Education Teacher Seeking Part-time Employment

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Mary Rose and I am currently a Special Education teacher on the elementary level. I hold certificates in General/Special Education on the Elementary level, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and have my Masters of Science for Literacy. I am also working as an Assistant Coach for the Youth Wheelchair division of New York...
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"I was very cautious of who I would hire to watch my 11 year old son who has autism. I felt it had to be someone very patient and had knowledge of the disorder. I have to say that it had to be God who put this young lady in our path. I simply cannot say enough...

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Brianna B.


Brooklyn, NY

$17/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Needs Caretaker

I am currently in school studying child psychology in hopes of going into a field working with children with special needs. I have considered going into speech or occupational therapy, working in schools in PPCD classrooms, or possibly specializing in working with people with down syndrome. I have always had a lot of patience...

Mary Rose P.


Astoria, NY

$24-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

My name is Mary Rose and I am currently a Special Education teacher on the elementary level. I hold certificates in General/Special Education on the Elementary level, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and have my Masters of Science for Literacy. Before becoming a teacher, I volunteered at Camp Anchor, which is a camp for children...
Mary Rose can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've experience with Autism, Down Syndrome , Physical and Cerebral Palsy, Sign Language, Attention Deficit and enteral tube feeding. Covid Vaccinated and C P R I'm Maria, I'm 25 years old and I'm Brazilian. NJ Driver License I'm IQ, experience with children between 0 and 15 years I was a volunteer in Peru, working with...

Maria O.


Newark, NJ

$25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Infant Qualified(IQ) Toddlers

Special needs, Newborn, Toddlers and Teenagers Autism, Down Syndrome, Physical and Cerebral Palsy, Sign Language, Newborns, Toddlers, Attention Deficit and enteral tube feeding. Covid Vaccinated and CPR Teacher's Assistant and Nanny - United States 2021 - today NY DL +8 experience and I've my own car! I was a volunteer in Peru,...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Laura C.


Fort Lee, NJ

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energetic and Loving Nanny Seeks Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Laura. I am 38 years old. I am currently seeking a nanny position. I have previous experience with children. I am a special needs nanny who has worked with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, brain injury and autism. I also was a day camp counselor for two years for 5-year-olds. Plus, I worked with my mother who was...
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Beatriz P.


Yonkers, NY

$24-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Graduate Student Looking For Occasional Babysitting Jobs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Beatriz and I'm 24 years old. I am a first-year Physician Assistant student at Pace University. I'm a super big sister and auntie! I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs, such as autism and Down Syndrome. Additionally, in high school I babysat for a variety...
Beatriz can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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"I wish there were 10 stars! I cannot speak highly enough about Beatriz. When I tell my boys, 3 & 5, Beatriz is coming to babysit they literally watch the clock counting down the minutes until she arrives. To say they adore her is an understatement. Beatriz is...

Lauren R.

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