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      Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes

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      Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes reviews

      3.0

      36% would recommend to a friend

      (872 total reviews)

      Nanci Bell

      26% approve of CEO

      19% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.2

      Diversity & inclusion

      2.8

      Work/Life balance

      2.8

      Career opportunities

      2.7

      Culture & values

      2.5

      Compensation and benefits

      2.4

      Senior management

      Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 872 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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      872 reviews
      2.0
      Mar 25, 2025

      Rewarding Work, Low-Pay

      Clinician/ tutor
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      The work that I do for this company is very rewarding, and I love the opportunity that I get to make a difference in the lives of the children that come through this program.

      Cons

      For what the work is, the pay is pretty bad ($22/hr), especially considering that the parents are charged the ridiculous amount of $159/hr. Clinicians in particular are overworked with very little opportunities for advancement, as the company seems to only want replaceable cogs in the machine to serve their corporate greed.

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      Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Response
      1y
      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Lindamood-Bell. We’re glad to hear that you find the work rewarding and that you value the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the students we serve. That mission is at the heart of what we do, and we appreciate your contributions. We also appreciate your comments regarding pay and the cost of instruction. Many factors affect our learning center fees. Unlike a traditional tutoring model, we take a team approach to every student. Clinicians work one-on-one, delivering the steps of evidence-based programs as prescribed in each student's individualized lesson plan. At the same time, additional team members are responsible for assessments, instructional oversight, recommendations, and lesson planning. This collaborative model is designed to maintain a high level of instructional quality and is a key reason students often make extraordinary progress in a relatively short amount of time. We understand the importance of balancing that quality with fair compensation, and we consider feedback such as yours as part of our ongoing efforts to improve our workplace. Concerning advancement opportunities, job openings are posted internally, and managers meet with employees to discuss individual career paths and professional development. While we appreciate your candor in this forum, we encourage you to reach out directly to your supervisor or to the Human Resources Department at support.hr@lindamoodbell.com or (805) 546-5693 to further discuss any questions or concerns. Thank you again for your feedback and your dedication to helping students succeed.
      2.0
      Mar 21, 2025

      Strong Core Business Compromised by Mismanagement and Greed

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Core intervention programs for Decoding and Reading Comprehension are incredibly effective and truly unique. Spending one summer working here is a good idea (then RUN!) if you teach reading intervention, because it will give you a whole new toolbox. Learning to administer and interpret those assessments is another transferable skill you can take with you, if you're able to be trained. If your student/child has severe issues with sensory-cognitive processing, and you've tried other programs but they don't work, this just might be it and is worth a second look. The evaluation is a good deal for parents no matter what, because all the standardized assessments they use are legit, and you can take the data with you to another service provider instead of paying Nanci Bell's exorbitant fees.

      Cons

      The wages paid are not fair to teachers. They see a tiny fraction of the rate being charged. In the big picture however, this company's culture and integrity have steadily gone downhill ever since the introduction of Lindamood-Bell Academy, one part vanity project and one part money grab. Teachers (and parents), RUN! These clowns are charging an arm and a leg to give students a sub-standard education, and teachers an unstable, unprofessional work environment. Behind the scenes, this operation is a MESS, and things got much worse after they restructured during the 2024-2025 school year. Working here as someone who previously taught in the classroom increasingly felt like educational malpractice. The lesson plans often don't actually get updated on time, forcing ineffective improvisation far more often than they'll admit, and the poor learning disabled students don't know the difference so they're happy to skate by. When plans do get updated, they're next to useless, because the company is trying to cobble together all these different curricula and pedagogical approaches with no clear guidance or comprehensive curriculum maps from anybody who actually knows what they're talking about. The blind are leading the blind, from the useless "Curriculum Advisors" who check boxes by giving generic advice, all the way down to the unqualified "Consultants" in their twenties with no relevant background other than having some adjacent experience administering the intervention programs and knowing the words to say in meetings. Projects and papers aren't graded by the corporate-level grading team for months, making it impossible to align instruction with differentiated needs accordingly. The buck doesn't seem to stop with anyone except the person writing the checks, so they people-please clients to a fault while writing enough reports to make it look like robust education is occurring. I've seen too many decisions driven by profit over data. It's not a healthy place to work for the long term -- there's a reason so many employees are young.

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      Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Response
      1y
      Thank you for sharing your experience with Lindamood-Bell. We appreciate your feedback, both positive and constructive. We’re pleased to hear that you found value in the programs and assessments. Our instructional model is based on decades of research and clinical application, and it’s always encouraging to hear when professionals recognize the effectiveness of our approach and the tools it provides for educators. We also appreciate your perspective on pay and retention. Comments like yours are considered as we continue to improve staff experience in our learning centers. Regarding Lindamood-Bell Academy, our mission sets us apart from other schools: we focus on developing cognition as the foundation for all learning. Our instructors, trained in our evidence-based approach, deliver personalized lesson plans tailored to each student’s needs. Our accredited curriculum is overseen by at least two credentialed teachers to ensure academic integrity and consistency. Our unique approach helps students improve their learning skills and succeed in academics. We regret this was not clear during your employment. At Lindamood-Bell, we remain committed to helping students reach their potential and to creating a positive, professional work environment. We take your feedback seriously and will consider it as part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen the experience for both employees and families. Thank you again for your review and for your contributions. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
      3.0
      Mar 5, 2025

      Great local terrible corporate

      Center director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Local staff are great Kids see stellar growth

      Cons

      Corporate has no clue and drive away staff and business with poor decisions

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      Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Response
      1y
      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience working at Lindamood-Bell. We’re glad to hear that you found the work meaningful and saw firsthand the positive impact our instruction has on students. We also appreciate your kind words about your colleagues and the local team. We recognize that the Center Director role involves a broad set of responsibilities, and we’re sorry to hear that you didn’t feel fully supported at the corporate level. Our goal is always to make decisions that benefit both our employees and the families we serve. Feedback like yours plays an important role in helping us strengthen communication and improve overall job satisfaction. We remain committed to fostering a supportive, positive workplace for all employees. Thank you again for your contributions over the years, and we wish you continued success in your future endeavors.
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