Learning Support
Secondary Learning Support
Escuela Bella Vista provides individualized Secondary Learning Support to help students build the skills and confidence needed to succeed as increasingly independent learners. Students receive in-class support as well as targeted intervention through our Intensive Studies Program, focusing on executive functioning, organization, time management, and goal-setting skills.
Support is tailored to individual learning needs and accommodation plans, with an emphasis on developing independence, self-advocacy, and effective learning strategies. Our learning support team works closely with classroom teachers to provide appropriate accommodations and create additional opportunities for student success.
Ms. Maria Andrea Omaña
(Secondary Learning Support Teacher)
Ms. Maria Andrea is the Learning Support Specialist at EBV, where she provides dedicated academic support for secondary students in grades 6–12. As a psychologist with experience in both clinical and educational settings, she brings a comprehensive focus on academic achievement and student well-being. Ms. Maria Andrea provides real-time push-in support in general education classrooms and leads the Intensive Studies program, a structured class where students build executive functioning skills, learn task prioritization, and develop focus strategies. She offers personalized accommodations, practical study strategies, and self-advocacy training to help students navigate the increased demands of secondary school. Student placement and ongoing support are guided by classroom observations, teacher and counselor feedback, and regular progress monitoring to ensure accommodations evolve with student needs. Ms. Maria Andrea partners closely with teachers, counselors, families, and students to reduce academic stress and build confidence. For questions, consultations, or referrals, she can be reached at omanam@ebv.org.ve
Elementary Reading Specialist
Escuela Bella Vista provides targeted Elementary Reading Support to strengthen students’ reading skills and strategies. Students are identified through data-driven practices, ongoing assessment, and teacher observation, allowing support to be tailored to individual learning needs.
Interventions focus on building foundational reading skills, comprehension, fluency, and effective reading strategies that help students access and understand content across the curriculum. Through targeted support and collaboration with classroom teachers, we help students build confidence and become increasingly successful, independent readers.
Ms. Noly Leal, B.Ed.
(Elementary Reading Specialist)
Ms. Noly is the Elementary Reading Specialist at EBV and an essential part of our Student Support Services team, returning for her second year in this role. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a major in Modern Languages and brings 19 years of educational experience to our school. Dedicated to building trusting relationships with students and teachers, Ms. Noly applies specialized diagnostic tools, including the DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment), to pinpoint precise challenges in decoding, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, or comprehension. Guided by a patient, empathetic approach, she adapts her instruction flexibly and incorporates multi-sensory activities tailored to each child's age and grade level to keep learning engaging. Whether leading small-group or individual sessions focused on closing reading skill gaps, or sparking a deeper love for literature, she collaborates with classroom teachers to supplement daily learning and empower every child to reach their full potential as a reader. You can contact Ms. Noly at lealn@ebv.org.ve.