Courtney Bailey is an instructional designer at the Center for Teaching Excellence where she supports educators in creating meaningful, learner-centered instructional experiences. She also serves as an instructor of English in the First Year English Program at USC. Bailey holds a Master of Education degree with a concentration in Curriculum Design and Instruction and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. She is ABD in a PhD program in Education with a concentration in English Language Learning.

With over a decade of experience in both domestic and international education, Bailey brings a global lens to her work. Her leadership spans teacher training, professional development, and curriculum innovation, with a strong commitment to 21st century teaching and learning. She focuses on integrating technology, real-world relevance and critical thinking into instructional design to meet the evolving needs of today’s learners.

Bailey is passionate about increasing educator confidence and agency, especially through reflective practice and intentional teaching. She endeavors to help educators (re)connect with their purpose and lead with clarity by helping to design learning spaces that are relevant, welcoming and effective.