Eliana Horwitz, LSW
Chicago
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School Social Worker; Grades 5-8
Solomon Schechter Day School
Northbrook
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Case managed 28 504 plans/ISPs and ensured accommodations were implemented in the classroom, during standardized testing, and throughout the school environment.
- Administered threat and risk assessments for students in crisis.
- Led the 7th and 8th grade team in the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) process, including planning and leading weekly meetings, assisting teachers with Plan B conversations, and following up with student progress.
School Social Worker; Haven Middle School
Evanston/Skokie District 65
Evanston
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Serviced social work minutes and goals for 15 to 20 students annually with IEPs.
- Managed 27 504 Plans, ensuring effective implementation of accommodations in classroom and testing environments.
- Supported students and staff in crisis, and performed threat and risk assessments when needed.
- Administered Social Skills Improvement System (SSIS) assessments for special education evaluations.
School Social Work Intern
Washington Elementary School
Evanston
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted students in remote and hybrid learning during Covid-19 pandemic.
- Facilitated meetings for students, parents, and teachers to ensure effective communication.
- Supported IEP groups to help students achieve academic and behavioral objectives.
- Taught Social Emotional and Equity Learning (SEEL) class remotely to first graders.
- Engaged in professional development sessions focused on anti-racist educational practices.
Social Work Extern
The Ark
Chicago
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted the three full-time clinicians of the Independent Day Program (IDP).
- Counseled five clients in regular individual therapy.
- Co-led two therapy groups every week for clients of the IDP.
Student Life Associate
American Hebrew Academy
Greensboro
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Monitored needs of 18 boarding school students to ensure well-being and support.
- Provided assistance to students during distress, addressing homesickness, academic issues, and mental health challenges.
- Collaborated with faculty to co-teach history course and facilitate monthly programs.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
The University of Chicago - Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, And Practice
Chicago, IL06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Binghamton University, State University of New York
Binghamton, NY05.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Public speaking and presentation
- Video conferencing tools
- Graphic design with Canva
- Disability Justice and Rights
- Case management
- Student advocacy
- Family collaboration
Languages
Hebrew
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
School Social Worker; Grades 5-8
Solomon Schechter Day School
08.2023 - 06.2025
School Social Worker; Haven Middle School
Evanston/Skokie District 65
08.2021 - 06.2023
School Social Work Intern
Washington Elementary School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Social Work Extern
The Ark
10.2019 - 06.2020
Student Life Associate
American Hebrew Academy
08.2017 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Social Work
The University of Chicago - Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, And Practice
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Binghamton University, State University of New York
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