Kate Straus, M.Ed.

I am able to provide a variety of services: tutoring for you or your child, early intervention advice, Hebrew assistance and special education advice.

1996-2000 Goucher College Towson, MD B.A., Special Education, grades 1-8 Maryland Teaching Certification, Special Education, grades 1-8

2002-2004 UNC Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC M.Ed., Early Childhood Intervention and Family Support

2004-present The Guidance Center, Inc. Somerville, MA Developmental Specialist  Service coordinates and provides early intervention services to families in Cambridge and Somerville. Conducts regular assessments to assist with typical development. 2003-2004 White Plains Children’s Center Cary, NC Co-lead Early Childhood Special Education Teacher  Co-taught with another special educator and a teaching assistant. Develop lesson plans for a classroom for children with typically developing and developmentally delayed children aged 3-5. 2003 “Wright Touch” Children’s Academy Durham, NC 1:1 Assistant/Special Educator  Assist 3 year old child with autism to be fully included in a preschool environment. Provide lead teachers with modifications in their curriculum to assist the child. Assist parents with at home activities for their child. 2002 Norbel School Elkridge, MD 1:1 Assistant  Assist 9 year old child with speech and auditory processing delays function in a small classroom environment. 2000-2001 Hernwood Elementary Randallstown, MD Special Educator • Lead teacher of 5-8 year old children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Developed daily lesson plans. Wrote IEPs and conducted assessments to provide up to date developmental information on each child. 2000-2001 Playtime Piano Baltimore, MD Piano Teacher • Teach beginner students in learning to play piano and keyboard. 2000 Delrey School Arbutus, MD Special Educator • Teach 6-12 year old multi-handicapped children. Developed daily lessons plans and implemented goals from IEP.