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Paulina A.

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Northampton, MA 01060

from $15 per hour

8 years of experience

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About Paulina

Experience: 8 yrs

I have been working with families for over 8 years! Currently I work in the mental health nonprofit field. Before this, I worked at Camp Starfish, a camp for children with disabilities, for 3 years. My positions included Lead Specialist, Administrator in the girl's village, & Director of Operations. I've also worked as a Clinician providing therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals with co-occurring mental illness & substance use. Before that, I worked as a Behavior Therapist working with students with autism & other behavioral needs. I also was the Director of the Brookline Teen Advantage program, where I ran an after school Teen SEL program. I have nannied for multiple families, including full time. I also worked for a Parks & Recreation summer camp for 3 years. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Curry College in only 3. 5 years where I majored in Psychology and Sociology, minored in Community Health & Wellness and Women's & Gender Studies, and concentrated in Developmental Psychology.

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Services

Age groups

0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
12+ yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$25-28/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$26/hr

2 children

$28/hr

3 children

$30/hr

4 children

$35/hr

5 children

$40/hr

6 children

$45/hr

7 children

$50/hr

8 children

$55/hr

9 children

$60/hr

10 children

$70/hr

Can help with

Child care

Companion care

Craft assistance

Groceries/errands

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Organizing/laundry

Swimming supervision

Transportation

Travel

Qualifications

Education

Curry College

Bachelor degree

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Early child development knowledge

Special needs care

Other Qualifications & Credentials

• Certified in Safety Care Behavioral Safety Training • Certified in PMT Physical and Psychological Management Training • Certified as a Level I Care Specialist and Level II Care Specialist by Camp Starfish

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Non-smoker

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mon

8:30 AM–12:00 AM

tue

8:30 AM–12:00 AM

wed

8:30 AM–12:00 AM

thu

8:30 AM–12:00 AM

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