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Courtney Bell

Stephenson,VA

Summary

Dynamic Learning Specialist from Loudoun County Public Schools, excelled in enhancing student academic performance through innovative blended learning strategies and effective classroom management. Expert in IEP compliance and fostering social integration, significantly improved critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students. Skilled in interdisciplinary team collaboration and educational support.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Learning Specialist

Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
  • Working directly alongside school administration to ensure families and legal advocates we are following individualized plans for our student population with disabilities
  • Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving exercises into daily lessons, better preparing students for real-life challenges beyond academia.
  • Served as a liaison between school administration and faculty, facilitating open communication channels for addressing concerns or suggestions.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by incorporating diverse teaching methods that cater to different learning styles.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Provided individualized support to students with special needs, working closely with families and support staff to ensure a successful learning experience.

Learning Specialist

Loudoun County Public Schools
10.2012 - 06.2016
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Assisted with the planning and execution of field trips that incorporated hands-on learning experiences relevant to curriculum objectives.
  • Communicated regularly with students and parents through telephone, email and student-parent meetings.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to track student progress toward IEP goals effectively.

Recreational Coordinator

Blacksburg Recreational Department
2009 - 2011
  • Maintained safety standards by conducting regular inspections of recreational facilities and equipment, addressing issues promptly.
  • Assist with youth summer camps as a Sports Counselor including teaching basic fundamentals of sports to youth ages 5-14
  • Coordinate and organize meeting rooms for recreational activities and act as a point of contact for inquiries to all recreational activities
  • Plan and conduct workshops such as "Internet for Seniors"
  • Developed partnerships with nearby schools, providing after-school programming to support students'' physical and mental wellbeing.

Education

Masters of Education - Special Education K-12

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA
05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
05.2011

Skills

  • Reporting Requirements
  • Blended Learning Strategies
  • Classroom Management
  • Teacher Assistance
  • IEP familiarity
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Teacher Support
  • Documentation
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • IEP compliance

Accomplishments

Special Education Subject Area Lead Teacher 2015-2016

AVID trained- Summer 2015, Philadelphia, PA

Timeline

Learning Specialist

Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2016 - Current

Learning Specialist

Loudoun County Public Schools
10.2012 - 06.2016

Recreational Coordinator

Blacksburg Recreational Department
2009 - 2011

Masters of Education - Special Education K-12

Shenandoah University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Virginia Tech

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