Sinethemba Kumalo
@sinethembakumalo
Experienced social worker specialising in child and adolescent counselling.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced social worker with a focus on child and adolescent counselling, school-based psychosocial support, and life-skills facilitation. I have provided one-on-one and group therapy, designed and led workshops and campaigns that increased student engagement in mental wellness, and supported parents and teachers to manage behavioural and family dynamics.
My background includes statutory social work, crisis intervention, reintegration and reunification, and work across diverse cultural and linguistic settings in South Africa and internationally. I am known for building trusting relationships, practising trauma-informed care, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver measurable outcomes for children and families.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
School Social Worker
Greytown High School
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Provided one-on-one psychosocial support and counselling to students aged 13–19 and facilitated life-skills workshops that boosted resilience and academic motivation. Established peer support groups for 30+ adolescent girls annually and launched a mental wellness campaign that increased participation in esteem sessions.
ESL Teacher
English First
Aug 2018 - Aug 2020 (2 years)
Taught English to small groups of young learners in Guiyang, assessed academic progress, and supported students' emotional and social well-being through targeted interventions. Conducted demo classes and supported marketing efforts while managing lesson planning and administrative duties.
Social Work Intern
Greytown Child and Youth Care Centre
Jan 2017 - Mar 2017 (2 months)
Assisted with psychosocial assessments, supportive counselling, and case management coordination with families, schools, and community stakeholders. Facilitated life-skills and group sessions, contributed to documentation and report writing, and participated in multidisciplinary team meetings.
Special School Social Work Intern
Tswellang Special School
Jun 2016 - Oct 2016 (4 months)
Conducted psychosocial assessments and delivered individual and group counselling to learners with special needs, collaborated on individualized care plans with teachers and families, and participated in crisis intervention and advocacy for learner rights.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
International Institute of Education
TKT Young Learners, English Language Teaching
2020 - 2022
Activities and societies: Undertook training in teaching young learners and classroom methodologies.
Completed TKT Young Learners training and related professional development between September 2020 and June 2022.
Greytown High School
National Senior Certificate, Life Skills / School-based Social Work
2012 -
Activities and societies: Offered one-on-one counselling, facilitated life skills sessions, and supported learner wellbeing.
Obtained a National Senior Certificate and served as a Life Skills Coach providing psychosocial support to students aged 13–19.
ITi-to-i
TEFL Certificate, Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Activities and societies: Prepared engaging lessons for young learners and conducted assessments of student progress.
Obtained a TEFL Certificate to teach English to young learners in immersive classroom settings.
USUniversity of the Free State
Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work
Activities and societies: Led workshops on self-esteem and resilience; established peer support groups for adolescent girls; launched a mental wellness campaign.
Completed a Bachelor of Social Work degree, focusing on child and adolescent psychosocial interventions and community-based practice.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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