Alexandra Hobbs
New York,NY
Summary
MSW candidate with experience in school-based counseling, Montessori education, and literacy intervention for students with dyslexia. Skilled in using DBT-informed and Motivational Interviewing approaches to support emotional regulation and academic engagement in children. Committed to ongoing learning about education and specialized learning. Eager to contribute to a school setting to support students' well-being and learning differences.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Work Intern
Pelham Gardens Middle School
Pelham, New York
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Provide individual and small-group counseling to 6th-7th grade students, focusing on emotional regulation
- Apply Motivational Interviewing and DBT-informed techniques to support students' goals
- Document student sessions in process recordings
Assistant Teacher
Apple Montessori
Westfield, NJ
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Demonstrated Montessori materials, guiding students to develop independence in learning
- Supported nurturing classroom environment, fostering children's academic and social development
- Assisted lead teacher in daily classroom activities and lesson implementation.
- Supported children’s learning through individual and group activities.
- Prepared classroom materials and organized learning resources for lessons.
Orton-Gillingham Tutor
Camp Dunnabeck
Kent, CT
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided individual tutoring to enhance reading fluency and comprehension, fostering academic growth
- Assessed students' writing and reading through baseline testing to identify targeted areas for improvement
- Developed personalized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and learning styles.
Teaching Assistant
Little Paw Literacy
Dominica, DOM
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Reviewed phonics drill cards with students, collaborating with lead teacher to address and correct errors
- Delivered technical support for Lexia online literacy program, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes in local elementary school
Education
Master of Science - Social Work, Education
Columbia University And Bank Street College
New York, NY05-2028
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film and Television
New York University
New York, NY05-2023
High School Diploma -
Kent Place School
Summit, NJ05-2019
Skills
- Lesson Planning & Curriculum Development
- Individual Tutoring & Academic Support
- Individual Counseling & Behavioral Support
- Child Welfare & Case Support
Certification
- Orton-Gillingham (2-week training)
Motivational Interviewing
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Pelham Gardens Middle School
10.2025 - 05.2026
Assistant Teacher
Apple Montessori
11.2024 - 06.2025
Orton-Gillingham Tutor
Camp Dunnabeck
06.2024 - 07.2024
Teaching Assistant
Little Paw Literacy
11.2023 - 05.2024
Master of Science - Social Work, Education
Columbia University And Bank Street College
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film and Television
New York University
High School Diploma -
Kent Place School