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Karen N.

FULL-TIME

Karen N.

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Naples, FL

$15-50

Hourly rate

10

Years exp.

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Meet Karen

55yrs

female

Speaks English

I have a MA in Special Needs as well as Behavioral Science . I have extensive experience through over 15 years of very successfully teaching for the...

I have a MA in Special Needs as well as Behavioral Science . I have extensive experience through over 15 years of very successfully teaching for the Florida Public School System . I have taught and THE ENTIRE SPECTRUM OF LEARNING AND/OR BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS. This includes all MILD TO SEVERE CATEGORIES not limited to: autism, specific and general developmental delay, Syndromes, Physical Injuries, Brain Injuries, TBI, CP, Stroke, Life Skills teaching. The age groups I have taught and have the most experience with is from birth through 21. I also have experience with adults over 21. I have abundant energy and a passion for helping children, as well as adults, with disability's. I can provide LOTS of excellent references, as well as any experience records you would like. I also have a very strong medical background as a was a Medic in the military and have always keep my medical skills up to date. Hope to hear from you soon! Thank you!! Karen N.

Highlights

  • Non-smoker
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Infant (up to 12 months)
  • Youth (1 to 11 years)
  • Teen (12-17 years)
  • Adult (18-64 years)
  • Senior (65+)
  • ADD
  • ADHD
  • Aspergers
  • Asthma
  • Autism
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Mulitple Sclerosis
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Pervasive Developmental Disorder
  • Polymicrogyria
  • Rett Syndrome
  • Sensory Integration Disorder
  • Willing to care for sick kids
  • Speech delay
  • Tourette Syndrome
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Special education credentials
  • Early childhood educator
  • Karen can also help with:

    Ambulation
    Applied behavior analysis
    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Bed baths
    Bladder management assistance
    Blood sugar testing
    Bowel management assistance
    Brushing protocol
    Dressing assistance
    Epi pen injections
    Errands/shopping
    Feeding
    House cleaning
    Insulin injections
    Laundry
    Long distance transportation
    Meal preparation
    Medical transportation
    Positive behavioral support
    Repositioning
    Seizure attendance
    Stimming attendance
    Transferring/body lifting
    Sign language
    Assistive technology/AAC
    G tubes

    Education

    Nova Southeastern University

    Graduate Degree

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