Sharon Avril
Educator/ Mental Health & Life Coach
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Results-oriented professional seeking a challenging position that allows for meaningful interpersonal interaction and offers potential for career growth. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and building strong relationships with clients and colleagues. Skilled in effective communication and collaboration with diverse teams to achieve shared goals. Eager to contribute strong work ethic, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities to a dynamic organization that values innovation and fosters professional development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastor
Wright Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
09.2019 - 10.2024
- Congregational uplift, encouragement and Biblical instruction
- Develop and maintain ongoing outreach
- Schedule and conduct meetings
- Present workshops on HIV/AIDS, Domestic Violence, Stress Management
- Marital Counseling & Relationship Enrichment
- General Counseling
- Special Events
- Blessing in a Backpack; feeding ministry for elementary school
Pastor
Carter Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Congregational uplift, encouragement and Biblical instruction
- Develop and maintain ongoing outreach
- Schedule and conduct meetings
- Present workshops on HIV/AIDS, Domestic Violence, Stress Management
- Marital Counseling & Relationship Enrichment
- General Counseling
- Special Events
Instructor
California Annual Conference Board of Examiners of the A.M.E. Church
01.2009 - 10.2016
- Teach the under graduates and graduates in Ministerial Education, Conference Courses of Study
- Provide different services and collaborate with colleagues in curriculum development of Special Education; Pastoral Care, Spiritual Counseling, Healing the church family, Anger Management, Grief, Active listening skills, Self Care, and Time Management
- Planned and conducted lectures, administered examinations, research and compile bibliographies of specialized materials for reading assignments
- Plan, coordinate and participate in special events involving church and community officials
- Use of strong interpersonal, communication, and research skills
- Builder of relationships with students, faculty, and administration
Pastor
Antioch African Methodist Episcopal Church
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Congregational uplift, encouragement and Biblical instruction
- Develop and maintain ongoing outreach for the sick and shut-in
- Schedule and conduct meetings
- Present workshops on HIV/AIDS, Domestic Violence, Stress Management
- Marital Counseling & Relationship Enrichment
- General Counseling
- Special Events
Adjunct Professor
Alliant International University
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Teach under graduates study
- Provide different services and collaborate with colleagues in curriculum development of Writing; Reading, Speaking, Critical Thinking, Active listening skills, and Time Management
- Planned and conducted lectures, administered examinations, research and compile bibliographies of specialized materials for reading assignments
- Use of strong interpersonal, communication, and research skills
- Builder of relationships with students, faculty, and administration
Pastor
St Paul, African Methodist Episcopal Church
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Congregational uplift, encouragement and Biblical instruction
- Developed and maintained ongoing outreach
- Scheduling and conducting meetings
- Present workshops on HIV/AIDS, Domestic Violence, Stress Management
- Marital Counseling & Relationship Enrichment
- General Counseling
- Special Events
Program Coordinator
St. Andrews African Methodist Episcopal Church
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Developing and maintaining ongoing outreach for the sick and shut-in
- Providing marital counseling and relationship enrichment
- Scheduling meetings, counseling and special events
Care Giver
Sacramento County In-Home Support Services
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Planned and prepared meals, followed by clean-up
- Light housekeeping included dusting and vacuuming
- Escorted clients on appointments and religious services or events
Education
Board Certified Christian Mental Health and Life Coach -
Light University
Forest, Virginia01.2022
Master of Divinity - Concentration in Pastoral Care & Bo
American Baptist Seminary of the West
Berkeley, CA01.2009
Certificate - Healthy Marriage And Family Education
Sacramento Office of Education
Sacramento, CA01.2007
Bachelor of Arts-Humanities - concentration in Interdisciplinary Studies
New College of California
San Francisco, CA01.2005
Certificate - undefined
State Office of Criminal Justice, Peer Counseling
Sacramento, CA01.2002
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
- Grammar and syntax
- Critical thinking
- Substitute teaching
- Community outreach
- In-class lectures
- Student performance evaluation
- Collaborative learning
- Creative writing
Certification
- Christian Mental Coach, Health Board of Mental Health Coaching May 2022
- Professional Life Coaching, Light University, April 2022
United States bronze Medal for Volunteerism
She was named the adult volunteer of the year for 2018 from Hands Across the Valley. Rev. Avril was the recipient the United States bronze medal for volunteerism in 2018. For her work with (PICO) Pacific Institute for Community Organization and the San Joaquin Valley.
Timeline
Pastor
Wright Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
09.2019 - 10.2024
Pastor
Carter Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church
01.2014 - 01.2019
Adjunct Professor
Alliant International University
01.2012 - 01.2013
Pastor
Antioch African Methodist Episcopal Church
01.2011 - 01.2014
Instructor
California Annual Conference Board of Examiners of the A.M.E. Church
01.2009 - 10.2016
Pastor
St Paul, African Methodist Episcopal Church
01.2009 - 01.2011
Program Coordinator
St. Andrews African Methodist Episcopal Church
01.2006 - 01.2009
Care Giver
Sacramento County In-Home Support Services
01.2004 - 01.2006
Master of Divinity - Concentration in Pastoral Care & Bo
American Baptist Seminary of the West
Bachelor of Arts-Humanities - concentration in Interdisciplinary Studies
New College of California
Certificate - undefined
State Office of Criminal Justice, Peer Counseling
- Christian Mental Coach, Health Board of Mental Health Coaching May 2022
- Professional Life Coaching, Light University, April 2022
Board Certified Christian Mental Health and Life Coach -
Light University
Certificate - Healthy Marriage And Family Education
Sacramento Office of Education
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