AVERY HALL
Emeryville
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Empowerment Advocate | Men's Group Facilitator
Soul Space Berkeley
2023 - Current
- Provide culturally responsive case management, coaching, and advocacy services primarily serving Black community members navigating housing, education, employment, and mental health related challenges.
- Facilitate men's groups and community workshops focused on identity development, emotional wellness, community healing, and social responsibility.
- Develop strengths based empowerment plans that support client driven goals and long term stability.
- Collaborate with schools, community organizations, and public agencies to expand access to culturally affirming resources.
- Design and deliver educational programming that translates mental health concepts into accessible and actionable tools.
- Support clients in navigating complex systems including healthcare, education, housing, legal resources, and public benefits.
Psychiatric Technician | Behavioral Assistant
UC Davis Medical Center
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Supported patients and families in navigating healthcare systems through education, communication, and advocacy.
- Assisted interdisciplinary treatment teams in delivering patient centered care across diverse populations.
- Promoted understanding of treatment plans, clinical procedures, and available healthcare resources.
- Helped bridge communication barriers between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Worked with individuals from varied cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Participated in treatment planning, therapeutic groups, and patient education initiatives.
Special Education Paraprofessional Educator | After School Program Coordinator
Gary D. Stromberg & Associates
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Supported students with diverse learning, developmental, and behavioral needs through individualized academic and social emotional interventions.
- Collaborated with teachers, school psychologists, speech language pathologists, families, and support staff to implement student centered educational plans.
- Assisted with progress monitoring and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Facilitated communication between families, educators, and support teams to promote student success.
- Coordinated after school enrichment programming focused on mentorship, academic support, and positive youth development.
- Utilized culturally responsive and strengths based approaches to increase student engagement and participation.
Mental Health Case Manager
Capital Stars Behavioral Health
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Coordinated services for Transitional Age Youth experiencing mental health and systemic barriers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, families, and community partners to support client goals.
- Provided advocacy, crisis intervention, and resource navigation services.
- Maintained documentation and service coordination records in accordance with program standards.
Youth Development Specialist | Program Facilitator
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Supported youth with diverse learning, developmental, and educational needs in school and community based settings.
- Facilitated workshops and structured activities focused on communication, confidence building, self advocacy, and social development.
- Partnered with students, mentors, educators, and families to support academic and personal growth.
- Developed individualized strategies to encourage engagement, participation, and positive educational outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to identify strengths and address barriers to learning.
- Utilized trauma informed and culturally responsive approaches while working with diverse youth populations.
Enrichment Coordinator | Physical Education Instructor
Rocketship Public Schools
07.2011 - 07.2013
- Designed and facilitated enrichment programming for K-6 students focused on leadership, teamwork, social emotional learning, and physical wellness.
- Developed yearlong curriculum and structured activities that promoted engagement, confidence, and collaboration.
- Partnered with teachers, administrators, and families to support student success and positive school culture.
- Facilitated large group instruction while adapting activities to meet varying developmental and learning needs.
- Fostered inclusive learning environments for students from diverse racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Contributed to schoolwide initiatives promoting respect, empathy, responsibility, and persistence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University East Bay
Hayward, CA05-2019
Certification
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
- CPR Certified
- Mandated Reporter Training
- First Aid Certified
Community Engagement And Leadership
- Men's Group Facilitator, Soul Space Berkeley
- Mental Health Workshop Facilitator, Downtown Streets Team Berkeley
- Community Mental Health Outreach and Partnership Development
- Black Community Wellness and Advocacy Programming
- Youth Mentorship and Educational Support Programming
- Berkeley Mental Health Programming Committee Member
Research
Research Assistant / Program Intern, Southern California Health & Rehabilitation Program (SCHARP), 06/01/19, 08/31/19, Assisted with community based behavioral health research and program implementation., Supported participant engagement, data collection, and program evaluation activities., Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams focused on improving outcomes for underserved populations., Developed familiarity with evidence based practices, research methodology, and community health initiatives.
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional Educator | After School Program Coordinator
Gary D. Stromberg & Associates
03.2022 - 02.2023
Psychiatric Technician | Behavioral Assistant
UC Davis Medical Center
03.2020 - 03.2023
Mental Health Case Manager
Capital Stars Behavioral Health
01.2020 - 01.2021
Youth Development Specialist | Program Facilitator
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
03.2017 - 07.2019
Enrichment Coordinator | Physical Education Instructor
Rocketship Public Schools
07.2011 - 07.2013
Empowerment Advocate | Men's Group Facilitator
Soul Space Berkeley
2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University East Bay