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Kathryn O.

PART-TIME

Kathryn O.

(2)

Huntsville, AL

$30

Hourly rate

10

Years exp.

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Meet Kathryn

39yrs

female

Speaks English

I am an experienced special needs caregiver with a masters degree and 10+ years experience working with ASD, ADHD, speech and language disorders; and...

I am an experienced special needs caregiver with a masters degree and 10+ years experience working with ASD, ADHD, speech and language disorders; and sensory and behavioral issues. Originally from Ireland, I am a PADI Scuba Diving Instructor, an Adaptive Specialty Diving Instructor; and a swimming instructor. I have previously worked in both school and home settings with children with a variety of diagnosis aged between 18 months and 18 years. I have worked in collaboration with occupational therapists, speech and language therapists; and mental health workers. I previously worked as a full time scuba instructor on the island of Roatan, Honduras. I have taught at the Family Dive Club summer camp in Birmingham, AL, and have also worked as a YMCA swimming instructor teaching children aged 5-12. I have qualifications to teach First Aid, CPR, and AED usage. I am available for full time, part time, or consultation.

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
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Deafness
  • Dyslexia
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Pervasive Developmental Disorder
  • Sensory Integration Disorder
  • Willing to care for sick kids
  • Speech delay
  • Spinal cord injury
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Special education credentials
  • Kathryn can also help with:

    Errands/shopping
    Laundry
    Meal preparation

    Most recent review

    Lauren M.

    May 6th, 2021

    Katy has been absolutely incredible and has gone above and beyond with our kiddos, one of whom is a 5 year old with medical complexities and special needs. She is revolutionizing our household in the sweetest way possible and I couldn't speak highly enough of her. I wish she could spend every day with us!

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    Education

    University College London

    Graduate Degree, 2011

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