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Courtney Avant

Shreveport

Summary

Motivated and empathetic mental health professional with a bachelor's degree in psychology and hands-on experience supporting children's behavioral and emotional development as an elementary school instructor. Adept at managing challenging behaviors, implementing individualized support strategies, and creating safe, supportive environments for growth. Passionate about mental health advocacy, and committed to transitioning into clinical care to provide compassionate, evidence-based support to individuals and families. Strong foundation in psychological principles, child development, and trauma-informed approaches.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Instructor

Mansfield Elementary School
Mansfield
06.2024 - 05.2025
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
  • Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
  • Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
  • Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
  • Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
  • Encouraged creativity among students by providing them with open-ended tasks.

Assistant to Academic Affairs

Louisiana State University Shreveport
Shreveport
01.2020 - 07.2022
  • Assisted in the preparation of reports, presentations and correspondence.
  • Archived confidential material using established procedures.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for documents and records.
  • Answered incoming calls, responded to emails, faxes and other inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Developed positive relationships with internal customers through effective communication techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Louisiana State University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
05-2024

High School Diploma -

Southwood High School
Shreveport, LA
05-2018

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Student assessment
  • Curriculum development
  • Instructional strategies
  • Effective communication
  • Creative thinking
  • Time management
  • Relationship building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team collaboration
  • Mental health education
  • Behavioral assessment

Accomplishments

  • Dean's List
  • Honor Student
  • Member of National Honor Society

Timeline

Elementary School Instructor

Mansfield Elementary School
06.2024 - 05.2025

Assistant to Academic Affairs

Louisiana State University Shreveport
01.2020 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Louisiana State University At Shreveport

High School Diploma -

Southwood High School

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