MBALENHLE gasa
@mbalenhlegasa
Mental health specialist delivering evidence-based, trauma-informed support to students and communities.
What I'm looking for
I’m trained in crisis intervention and de-escalation, and I’ve delivered supervised individual and group counseling through Nkosi’s Haven in South Africa. I’ve led psycho-educational group sessions, maintained strict confidentiality, and used secure records to document client progress and inform care planning.
In school settings, I supported students through an Educational Assistant role at Elethu Themba Public School, applying a positive behavioral intervention and supports (PBIS)-style framework adapted to the local context. I also handled daily administrative operations, coordinated with teachers and administration, and served as a primary point of contact for parents and caregivers.
Right now, I’m working as an English Teacher at a public middle school in South Korea, designing curricula while maintaining comprehensive digital learner records and building Google Workspace tools to track student progress and engagement. I’m looking for a Mental Health Specialist role supporting students’ emotional and behavioral well-being with trauma-informed, confidential care.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
English Teacher
Public Middle School
Mar 2026 - Present (5 months)
Designed and executed educational curricula for students from diverse backgrounds while maintaining comprehensive digital learner records for multiple classes.
Educational Assistant
Elethu Themba Public School
May 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year 1 month)
Applied a positive behavioral intervention and supports (PBIS)-style framework to promote consistent student behavior management. Managed daily school administrative operations and streamlined communication workflows.
Counselling Volunteer
Nkosi's Haven
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)
Delivered supervised individual and group psychological counseling and emotional support, maintaining strict confidentiality and trauma-informed practice. Led psycho-educational group sessions and coordinated community mental health outreach.
Tutor
Bright Stars Tutoring Services
Jan 2019 - Aug 2021 (2 years 7 months)
Prepared individualized lesson plans tailored to the needs of intermediate and high school students. Monitored and documented student academic progress.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Arts Honors, Psychology
2017 - 2017
Bachelor of Arts Honors in Psychology from the University of Johannesburg, with research on the association between food insecurity and mental health.
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
2014 - 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Johannesburg.
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