Courtney Forbes
UPPER MARLBORO,Maryland
Summary
Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with over 10 years of experience in e-learning and curriculum development for wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired business outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Systems Specialist
Prince Georges County Public Schools
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
08.2019 - Current
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Developed workforce training programs to improve organizational efficiency.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
- Provided job analysis in line with instructional design principles for successful mentoring.
- Delivered private instruction to adult learners in variety of fields on leadership development, professional writing, business communication and delivery of proposals and presentations.
- Negotiated contracts and delivery plans with vendors.
- Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Delivered top-quality training documentation, manuals and tools addressing needs of specific specialist groups.
Lead Instructional Specialist
Prince Georges County Public Schools
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Developed workforce training programs to improve organizational efficiency.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Delivered private instruction to adult learners in variety of fields on leadership development, professional writing, business communication and delivery of proposals and presentations.
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
- Collaborate with teachers to determine curriculum efficacy.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
Dean of Students- Instructional Learning
District Of Columbia Public Schools
Washington, DC
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Spearheaded training initiatives for teachers by leading classes on topics such as utilizing technology during instruction and engaging students in learning.
- Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
- Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.
Special Education Teacher
District Of Columbia Public Schools
Washington, DC
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
Education
Ed.D - Educational Leadership & Supervision
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD05-2020
Master of Science - Education And Human Development
The George Washington University
Washington DC06-2013
Bachelor of Science - Communications -Public Relations
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD05-2012
Skills
- P>Implementation support
- P>Learning strategies
- P>Industry best practices
- P>Course material creation
- P>Organizational performance
- P>Training program development
- P>Curriculum design
- P>Progress tracking
- P>Written Communication
- P>Organization and Time Management
- P>Training and Development
- P>Teamwork and Collaboration
- P>Analytical and Critical Thinking
Timeline
Instructional Systems Specialist
Prince Georges County Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
Lead Instructional Specialist
Prince Georges County Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2019
Dean of Students- Instructional Learning
District Of Columbia Public Schools
07.2014 - 07.2016
Special Education Teacher
District Of Columbia Public Schools
08.2011 - 06.2013
Ed.D - Educational Leadership & Supervision
Bowie State University
Master of Science - Education And Human Development
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Communications -Public Relations
Bowie State University
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