ALEXA B. HOROWITZ
New City
Summary
Special Education professional with a background in social work and student support services. Experienced in IEP implementation, behavior intervention planning, and differentiated instruction. Skilled in fostering inclusive learning environments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and promoting positive academic and behavioral outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Hillsdale Public Schools
Hillsdale, NJ
09.2025 - Current
- Co-teach sixth-grade science classes in an inclusive setting
- Teach study skills and executive functioning classes for students with ADHD, learning disabilities, and autism
- Provide math intervention for at-risk seventh-grade students using the i-Ready program
- Develop and implement IEPs, including PLAAFP writing and progress monitoring
- Collect and analyze behavioral data; implement BIPs and conduct behavior assessments
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain consistent communication with families
Student Mentor
Clarkstown Central School District
Congers, NY
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided individualized mentoring and behavioral support to a third-grade student with behavioral challenges, promoting emotional regulation and positive classroom engagement.
Teaching Assistant/1:1
Clarkstown Central School District
Congers, NY
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisting as a TA in a Fourth Grade classroom working alongside a first year teacher
- Working as a 1:1 to support a student with visual impairment/legally blind
- Collaborate and communicate with student’s Vision Teacher as needed to ensure IEP compliance
Teaching Assistant
Clarkstown Central School District
Congers, NY
09.2020 - 06.2024
- Provided 1:1 and small-group support across co-taught and general education classrooms (Kindergarten–Fifth Grade)
- Supported students with IEPs and 504 Plans, including those with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, emotional disturbance, and behavioral needs
- Implemented Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and supported Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) data collection
- Delivered targeted academic and behavioral support to promote student engagement and independence
- Collaborated closely with Special Education teachers to provide structured 1:1 and 2:1 support
- Assisted with literacy interventions for English Language Learners (ELLs), focusing on phonemic awareness, fluency, and foundational reading skills
Student Teaching
Clarkstown Central School District
Congers, NY
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Supported instruction in a classroom of 22 diverse learners, providing differentiated academic support
- Assisted English Language Learners (ELLs) and students performing above, below, and at grade level
- Conducted reading assessments and running records to monitor student progress
- Participated in team meetings and parent-teacher conferences to support student achievement
Student Teaching
Clarkstown Central School District
New City, NY
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Supported instruction in a K–3 self-contained classroom serving 11 students with diverse learning needs
- Provided 1:1 and 2:1 academic and behavioral support for students with autism, learning disabilities, speech/language disorders, and medical needs
- Developed and implemented differentiated lesson plans aligned with students’ individualized learning goals
- Promoted student engagement, skill development, and independence through structured support and intervention strategies
Teaching Assistant/Substitute Teacher
Clarkstown Central School District
Rockland County, NY
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided instructional support in a first-grade classroom during morning sessions
- Served as a substitute teaching assistant across multiple schools within the district, adapting quickly to diverse classroom environments and student needs
- Supported classroom management, small-group instruction, and daily academic activitiest/teacher as needed
Social Work Internships
Long Branch High School
Long Branch, NJ
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Managed an independent caseload of 12 students (ages 15–18), providing individualized academic and social-emotional support
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions focused on skill-building, emotional regulation, and goal setting
- Co-Chair, Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), promoting inclusivity and student advocacy initiatives
- Participated in 504 and Intervention & Referral Services (I&RS) meetings, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success
Social Work Internships
Harmony Elementary School
Middletown, NJ
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Independently managed a caseload of 53 students (ages 6–12), providing individual counseling and social-behavioral group interventions
- Facilitated skill-building groups focused on emotional regulation, peer relationships, and behavioral development
- Participated in 504 and Intervention & Referral Services (I&RS) meetings, collaborating with parents and multidisciplinary teams to develop targeted support plans
- Maintained accurate documentation, progress monitoring, and confidential student records in compliance with district guidelines
Social Work Internships
Key To Me Therapy
Bradley Beach, NJ
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Provided direct support to children ages 3–16 with diverse developmental and learning needs, including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, and developmental delays
- Implemented a play-based music therapy program designed to improve attention, emotional regulation, social interaction, and learning readiness
- Supported individualized goals through structured, engaging, and sensory-informed interventions
Education
Masters - General Childhood Education (1-6), Special Education (1-6)
Manhattanville University
Harrison, NY05-2024
Masters - Social Work (Clinical Practice with Children and Families)
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ05-2018
Bachelor - Social Work
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ05-2017
Skills
- IEP Development & Implementation (PLAAFP, Goals, 504 Plans)
- BIPs, FBAs & Behavior Management
- Differentiated & Inclusive Instruction (Co-Teaching, Small Group, Individualized Support)
- State Assessment & CogAT Administration (with accommodations)
- Trauma-Informed & Social-Emotional Support
- Parent Collaboration & Student Advocacy
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified (August, 2025)
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in NJ
- NYS Teaching Assistant Certification (Level III)
- NYS Teacher Certification in General Education (1-6), Special Education (All Grades)
- NJ Teacher Certification in General Education (K-6), Special Education (All Grades) (Provisional Certificate)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Hillsdale Public Schools
09.2025 - Current
Student Mentor
Clarkstown Central School District
12.2024 - 06.2025
Teaching Assistant/1:1
Clarkstown Central School District
09.2024 - 06.2025
Student Teaching
Clarkstown Central School District
03.2024 - 05.2024
Student Teaching
Clarkstown Central School District
01.2024 - 03.2024
Teaching Assistant
Clarkstown Central School District
09.2020 - 06.2024
Teaching Assistant/Substitute Teacher
Clarkstown Central School District
09.2019 - 06.2020
Social Work Internships
Long Branch High School
09.2017 - 04.2018
Social Work Internships
Harmony Elementary School
09.2016 - 05.2017
Social Work Internships
Key To Me Therapy
01.2016 - 05.2016
Masters - Social Work (Clinical Practice with Children and Families)
Monmouth University
Bachelor - Social Work
Monmouth University
Masters - General Childhood Education (1-6), Special Education (1-6)
Manhattanville University
AWARDS & HONORS
Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social Work at Monmouth University, Tenure (Teaching Assistant) at Lakewood Elementary School, Clarkstown Central School District, May 2024
WORKSHOPS
- Child Abuse Identification (New Program)
- School Violence Intervention And Prevention (SAVE)
- Dignity For All Students Act (DASA)
- Autism
- Health and Safety
- Epilepsy
CONTINUING EDUCATION
- In accordance with continuing education for LSW complete 30 hours every two years
- Professional Development For Education