I have had a passion for working with and for special needs children and adults for as long as I can remember. From a very small age, my grandmother, who has always had a love for special needs individuals, would bring around her Down's syndrome clients and introduce them to me. We would play games and bond, all the while...
I used to live with a roommate who has Down Syndrome for two and a half years.
I worked with many individuals with special needs.
I am very good with one on one encouragement with individuals with special needs, assisting them in independent living skills or other skills, related to school or physical activity.
I like to be a...
Teacher by day. Avid reader. I have experience tutoring children. I recently have been working with 5-year-old twins and have great experience with children outside of school work as well. I have special training with individuals with special needs such as Autism, Down Syndrome, Dementia, Hearing and Vision Impaired. I currently...
Christy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
I have experience with individuals of a wide range of ages and ability levels. I was a member of the Peer Assisted Learning Support (PALS) club all 4 years of high school, and held the position of President for 2 years. I worked as a volunteer, and later camp counselor, at Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center, where I worked with...
I have loved working with children in different capacities for the past 10 years. I earned my Masters degree in Special Education from Temple University and I am a first grade teacher in Philadelphia. I also greatly enjoy volunteering. During the summer, I volunteer with an organization called PALS, which is a camp for young...
In my experience as a recreational therapist, I have worked in both community based, in home, and school settings with clients with varying diagnoses. I have provided services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, Down's syndrome, cognitive delays, and behavioral health diagnoses. I most enjoy creating a bond with the...
I started caring for people with special needs when I was in high school. I had a neighbor with Down syndrome and was a caregiver for her throughout most of her life. I worked with a variety of adults, teens, and children with disabilities while in high school, undergrad, and graduate school.
In my spare time, I like to read,...
I have worked with seniors for 2 years, from daily care to medication management. The bulk of my experience is with special needs; my oldest brother has down syndrome, autism, and experienced seizures as a baby that left him nonverbal and severely mentally delayed. After helping my parents with my brother, I moved on to working...
Margaret can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, respite care & more
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My first childcare experience was as a teachers assistant in a classroom at ARC Broward (Achievement and Rehabilitation Center). I spent my summer watching over children with special needs such as autism, down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. I got experience feeding, changing, and playing with these beautiful babies...
Gviana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
I am the oldest of 6 siblings. being the oldest sister makes me very nurturing and caring to kids. I have one brother with down syndrome which helps a lot. I am very experienced with helping children with special needs.
Malak can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
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My name is Nada, I am 22 years old. I graduated from Penn State this May with a Bachelors of Science in Biobehavioral health and a minor in Health Policy Administration. I am from the Montgomery County area and that's where I'll be living this summer. I began babysitting in high-school and I volunteered at the boys and...
Nada can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
I am currently taking a semester off before completing my degree at Penn State University where I am studying psychology. I have five years of experience working with kids ages 2-12. I spent four summers as a camp counselor at Hopwood nursery primarily with 3-5-year-olds. I also spent one year working there as a preschool...
Leah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
I am an energetic and fun person who loves getting to work with children. I have a lot of experience working with a wide range of ages, ranging from babies-12 years old. I have two younger sisters, so I grew up watching them and learning how to interact with all ages. One of my sisters has Down Syndrome, so I grew up with a lot...
Hi! I am from Chicago, Illinois, and am a Sophomore at Bryn Mawr College. I am a patient, caring and responsible person who has at least 5 years of experience with childcare. I am currently employed at the Phebe Anna Thorne Preschool in Bryn Mawr. Over the past three summers I worked at a summer camp engaging with children...
Augusta can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
I always had passion and care for special needs as I cared for my brother as long as I can Remember due his eye sight my brother is parsley blind and also is diagnosed with Albinism. I studied one year in England on health and social care and also worked at same time at a day care center for two years with low needs clients and...
I have worked with children for over 20 years, in a Daycare setting. I have formed many close bonds with families. I enjoyed watching their children learn and grow. My favorite activity to do with them is art. I love to see what they create with their imagination. I feel every child is different so I love to see all the outcomes...
Currently I'm studying psychology and ABA therapy with a minor in early education at Liberty University. I have such a passion for those with special needs or disabilities and love to see them reach new goals or figuring out a way they are able to achieve something. I have worked as a Registered Behavior Technician and a...
Hi everyone my name is Christina and I'm a mother of two beautiful children. I have a brother with Down syndrome, and he's 28 years old. I have been helping take care of him since I was 11 years old and now I'm 25. I helped him with getting dressed, undressed, bathing, toileting, helping him with food, taking him to his dances...
I am a recent college graduate from Temple Univ. I graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice and currently work for Montgomery County Probation. Prior to obtaining this job I work Upper Merion Parks and Recreation in the Summer Day Camp program for 5 years as an Assistant Director. Typically I dealt with kids in the age range...
I have multiple close family members with a variety of cognitive delays, and about 8 years ago, I stumbled upon working with individuals with specials needs and cannot see myself doing anything else. I have worked with many individuals in the autism spectrum, Down syndrome, and even Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, also behavioral and...