Courtney McNeil
Thorndale,PA
Summary
Dynamic Instructional Designer and K–12 Educator with over 11 years of experience creating engaging and accessible digital learning experiences for students, families, and educational partners. Skilled in LMS content development, multimedia learning design, and developing impactful instructional materials. Applies UDL, learning science principles, and instructional design models to deliver high-quality, user-friendly content for diverse learners.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Coatesville Area School District
08.2024 - Current
- Design and deliver standards-aligned digital lessons and assessments across all core subjects.
- Integrate instructional technology within the district’s 1:1 Apple iPad initiative to support differentiated learning.
- Implement Science of Reading-aligned instructional practices to strengthen literacy outcomes.
Elementary Teacher
Collegium Charter School
08.2014 - 06.2024
- Designed and implemented standards-based curriculum for Grades 2–3 in math, literacy, science, and social studies.
- Served as Grade-Level Lead Teacher (2023–2024) and PBIS Team Lead (2021–2023), supporting schoolwide initiatives.
- Created digital instructional materials and communication tools to support students and families.
- Collaborated on curriculum writing (2017) and curriculum mapping (2019) teams to improve district alignment.
- Mentored student teachers and new staff in instructional best practices, classroom management, and technology integration.
Education
M.S. - Instructional Design and Ed. Tech.
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN12-2025
Instructional Leadership Certificate -
Harvard Graduate School of Education
05.2024
B.S. - Elementary/Early Childhood Edu.
Kutztown University
PA12.2012
Skills
- Instructional Design Curriculum Development UDL ADDIE Backward Design Multimedia Learning Principles
- Learning management systems proficiency: Schoology, Canvas, Google Classroom
- Skilled in using multimedia presentation software: Powtoon, Canva, Genially, Blooket, EdPuzzle
- Proficient in creating accessible content: Alt‑text, clear structure, captions, readability standards
Certification
PA Instructional II Certificate | Elementary Education and Early Childhood
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Coatesville Area School District
08.2024 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Collegium Charter School
08.2014 - 06.2024
M.S. - Instructional Design and Ed. Tech.
American College of Education
Instructional Leadership Certificate -
Harvard Graduate School of Education
B.S. - Elementary/Early Childhood Edu.
Kutztown University
Areas Of Immediate Impact
- Fostering learning environments where students are empowered to discover their unique potential
- Designing curricula where learners at all levels can thrive via personalized challenge and support
- Partnering with student teachers to deepen learning, expand skills, and cultivate new abilities
- Advancing strengths-based, transformative, inclusive, student-centered educational environments
- Demonstrating professional accountability and growth to positively influence school communities
- Recognizing systemic and structural barriers that inequitably impact student success and belonging