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Amanda M.


Champaign, IL

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Looking To Help You

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Hello! I am looking to help you and your family. I have a love for children with special needs. I am currently teaching a self contained special education class on the east side of Indy, but would love to expand my heart to you as well!
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Lillie P.


Champaign, IL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 22 years old! I have around 3 years of experience working with a variety of ages from infants to pre-teen. I have worked in 2 daycares one as an assistant teacher and the other as the lead teacher. I worked in the toddlers room (ages 1 1/2-2) as well as the twos room (ages 2-3). I have also worked at a special needs...
Lillie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

I grew up with a younger brother with who has autism, ADHD and a severe learning disability. He also faced developmental and speech delays growing up. I have also worked with family friends' children who have autism and learning disabilities and am experienced with providing care for them. Furthermore, I was a psychology major...

Jahnellia B.


Champaign, IL

$15/hr5 yrs exp

1.0

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I have over 8 years of experience being a nanny. I am originally from Chicago but relocated to Central Illinois for college. I have a Bachelors of Social Work and work as a Child Welfare specialist. I am currently looking for a nannying position that involves nights and weekends exclusively, since I work during normal business...
Jahnellia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
With over a decade of experience nannying, I have experience caring for children with ADHD, ODD and Down Syndrome.
Hello my name is Tyliah, I would I love to help out with your kiddo(s)! I'd describe my personality as Outgoing, Creative & Kind I like working with kids because kids have a special place in my heart. Children are the most impressionable and I love being apart of molding our future adults. All kids deserve love and I am a...

Kari T.


Champaign, IL

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have worked as a personal assistant for people who have cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy. I enjoy caring for people and making people happy.
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Brittney C.


Urbana, IL

$19-29/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children ages pre-k through high school as a teacher, a tutor, and have also acted as Director of Education for school ages K-12 at a professional tutoring center. I am patient, active and sports oriented, and full of energy and joy. I have worked with students with focus issues, and students who have special...
Brittney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Brittney has been an absolute joy to have watching our boys! They love spending time with her! She is punctual and dependable. She does a lot of fun things with them. She also does some light housekeeping which is so very helpful to me. Hoping it will work out...

Lisa C.

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Kristen G.


Urbana, IL

$9-18/hr

Hello!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kristen! I'm 18 and just graduating from crystal lake south! I have a bunch of childcare experience from taking child development classes and preschool lab at my school. Some other fun facts: >I have my license and a car >GREAT with animals (I have a bunch) >Meal prep as needed > Tons of fun!!!!!!! >I've taken...
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Mary R.


Rantoul, IL

$11-16/hr7 yrs exp

CNA/CMA

I have had the pleasure of providing long term care for 2 different gentleman providing care as a companion all the way up until end of life.
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Alexandra C.


Urbana, IL

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Highly Experienced And Compassionate College Student With Car

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Originally from Chicago, I'm a Senior at Lewis & Clark College studying history and French. I have aspirations of becoming a high school history teacher. I have worked with people with special needs for the past four years at a Chicago land agency. I work primarily with children and adolescents. During the summer, I work as a...
5.0
"Alex has been super awesome. She is very patient with our child and extremely flexible. She has been super about working with him through issues and helping with homework. I would highly recommend Alex."

Anna L.

I understand it is sometimes difficult for children with special needs but it's also hard for the parents and some people need breaks and I'm here to help if needed.
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Brittney C.


Urbana, IL

$15/hr

Part Time Caregiver

I am happy to work with children and young adults who have ADD, ADHD, Autism, Aspergers and unique learning abilities. I am happy to work with children and adults who are in need of a patient, joyful, and caring companion or caretaker. I have many years of experience working with students of all different ages and needs. I am...
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Mark B.


Urbana, IL

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Mark, and I am currently a 27-year-old school social worker from Urbana, IL. I have three years of school social work experience in Rantoul, IL. I have worked with kids in a variety of environments (schools, camps, etc) and have experience with students who have special needs. I am a caring, hardworking individual...
Mark can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Cierra W.


Urbana, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hi Everyone, My name is Cierra. I'm currently a Senior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign majoring in political science and have aspirations of being a corporate lawyer. I babysit on my freetime to help fund my LSAT studies. I've been helping take care of children with my mom home daycare since I was 12 years...
Cierra can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
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Dayanna C.


Rantoul, IL

$15-19/hr5 yrs exp

Autistic Peer Supporter

I am a peer supporter (mentor in a way) that helps children, young adults, as well as older adults. I am passionate about helping my community and would love to work with you and your family with skills. I understand what it's like to feel alone and wouldn't want others to feel that pain.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very patient and kind individual. I have worked in special needs home for 1 year. I am a certified Rehabilitation Aide (DSP). I love doing this type of work and enjoy caring for those with special needs. I find that it is very gratifying work.
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Kallee P.


Urbana, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a childcare provider with a decade of experience, and I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. I'm patient, calm, creative, imaginative, and friendly, and I'm comfortable enforcing household rules. I have experience with special needs children, and I'm also First Aid and CPR certified. I love...
Kallee can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Deja H.


Urbana, IL

$17-23/hr10 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! To begin, I started working with kids when I was 10 years old babysitting cousins and siblings. I have worked at 2 daycares in Champaign, and I have a lot of experience working with special needs children and adults. I have most recently worked with a baby that was 18 mos. when I began and is now nearing 2 years! My...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Deja to care for our 5-year-old daughter for several full days when school was not in session. Deja is very kind and professional. She found ways to keep our daughter active throughout the day. We have been happy with her as a caregiver and will hire her...

Jessica R.

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Sarah F.


Arrowsmith, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mom/Certified Teacher Available Part-Time (Spring & Summer)

My name is Sarah "Nicole." I'm a mama to a beautiful 4-year-old daughter and a certified teacher. I have a wide-range of experience working with children from infants to 18-year-olds. I love children and enjoy spending time helping them to grow and learn in our beautiful world. Two of my favorite activities to do with kiddos...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mahomet, IL

Brittney C.

5.0

Brittney has been an absolute joy to have watching our boys! They love spending time with her! She is punctual and dependable. She does a lot of fun things with them. She also does some light housekeeping which is so very helpful to me. Hoping it will work out for her to be our summer nanny next...

- Lisa C.

Alexandra C.

5.0

Alex has been super awesome. She is very patient with our child and extremely flexible. She has been super about working with him through issues and helping with homework. I would highly recommend Alex.

- Anna L.

Deja H.

5.0

We hired Deja to care for our 5-year-old daughter for several full days when school was not in session. Deja is very kind and professional. She found ways to keep our daughter active throughout the day. We have been happy with her as a caregiver and will hire her again.

- Jessica R.

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