Kudakwashe Vanessa Musabayane
Social Worker
Harare
Summary
Versatile social worker with a background of successfully executing diverse project tasks to meet deadlines. Highly skilled at communicating with colleagues, monitoring status and achieving key milestones. Enthusiastic problem solver and talented team player with superior planning and decision-making skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Coordinator
University Of Fort Hare
East London
2023.03 - 2023.03
- Assisting with organizing the World Social Workers Day event
- Wrote and sent invitation letters to non-profit organizations.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define clear project goals, leading to consistent alignment with expectations throughout the process.
- Identified potential risks and developed mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions to project timelines.
University Tutor
University of Fort Hare
East London
2023.04 - 2023.11
- Providing guidance, feedback, and support to students
- Assisting lecturers with any requests they had.
- Facilitated one-on-one meetings with struggling students to identify areas of difficulty and develop customized action plans for improvement.
- Developed tailored tutoring strategies for diverse student needs, contributing to marked improvements in academic performance.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments and guided students through revisions, resulting in improved writing skills and stronger final submissions.
- Collaborated with fellow tutors on best practices and resource sharing to optimize the overall effectiveness of the tutoring program.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
Child Protection Social Work Intern
CMR East London (Child Protection Agency)
East London M, South Africa
2023.07 - 2023.10
- Foster care supervision services
- Providing early intervention services to families and children
- Children's Court investigations
- Investigate child abuse, neglect, and abandoned cases reported to the organization
- Community work
- Groupwork.
- Maintained client reports to track client progress, record interventions and provide relevant data for analysis.
- Maintained detailed case notes, documenting progress towards goals and critical incidents for accurate reporting.
- Organized community outreach events to raise awareness about available social work services and promote positive public relations efforts.
- Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need.
- Developed education and social programs to provide clients with knowledge and skills for healthy, productive lives.
- Enhanced client self-sufficiency through goal setting, problem-solving, and skill-building activities.
- Managed caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
- Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering supportive environments for open communication and personal growth.
- Collaborated with school personnel to identify students in need of social work services and develop individualized interventions.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by establishing trust and maintaining open lines of communication throughout the internship experience.
- Coordinated referrals for specialized services, ensuring timely access to essential supports such as housing or medical care.
- Educated clients on their rights and responsibilities within various social service systems, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Facilitated support groups and workshops to provide valuable services to clients.
Class Representative - Final Year
University Of Fort Hare
East London, South Africa
2023.02 - 2023.10
- Bridging the communication between the lecturers and the students
- Assisting lecturers when needed.
- Developed strong relationships with peers through active listening skills and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Enhanced student participation by organizing and leading class discussions on relevant topics.
- Supported fellow representatives in their roles, helping them navigate challenges successfully through teamwork and collaboration.
- Upheld high standards of integrity within the role, serving as an ethical model for fellow classmates to emulate in their own actions.
- Served as a trusted mentor for younger students, offering guidance and support to help them acclimate to the academic environment.
- Improved accessibility to resources by creating an organized system for sharing study materials among classmates.
- Coordinated class schedules with instructors, ensuring minimal conflicts and maximizing course offerings for all students.
School Social Work Intern
Southernwood Primary School
East London, South Africa
2021.09 - 2023.10
- Counseling learners
- Conducting community work projects
- Facilitating groupwork
- Investigating the learners' circumstances.
- Identified at-risk students, created detailed plans for specialized education and behavioral skills and communicated plans with parents and school staff.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing valuable insights to inform student-centered interventions.
- Facilitated regular communication between school staff, parents, and community agencies to optimize support systems for at-risk students.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions by regularly monitoring progress toward established goals.
Education
Bachelor Of Social Work (Cum Laude) - Social Work
University of Fort Hare
East London, South Africa 2020.01 - 12 2023
O Level Examinations -
Elephant College
Harare, Zimbabwe 2016.01 - 12 2016
Cambridge Assessment International Education -
Trust Academy
Harare, Zimbabwe 2018.01 - 12 2018
Skills
Ability to communicate well across age, gender, ethnic and socioeconomic borders
Practicals
- CMR East London (Child Protection Agency), East London, 2023-07-01, 2023-10-31, Finished my practical hours, Foster care supervision services, Providing early intervention services to families and children to prevent the matter to be referred to court, Children's Court investigations, Investigate child abuse, neglect and abandoned reported to the organisation, Community work, Groupwork
- Southernwood Primary School, 2021-09-01, 2023-10-31, Completed internship, Counselling learners, Conducting community work projects, Facilitating groupwork, Investigating the learners' circumstances
Positiveattributes
- Resilience: Consistently overcome life's challenges while maintaining strong academic performance
- Determination: Persistent in achieving set goals and objectives
- Adaptability: Able to adjust to new environments and challenges effectively
- Self-starter: Takes initiative and acts independently to achieve results
- Team player: Works well with others to achieve common goals
- Proactive commitment to professional development: Regularly updates knowledge base through reading industry-related articles and engaging in professional discussions
- Strong work ethic: Demonstrates ability to balance academic, work, and personal responsibilities effectively, with a proven track record of meeting deadlines and striving for excellence
- Goal-oriented: Has a clear vision for future academic and professional development, with an intention to pursue doctoral studies
- Research-driven: Shows a passion for in-depth problem analysis and solution creation, with an interest in contributing to research projects
- Cultural awareness: Brings a unique perspective from living in several southern African countries, providing an understanding of diverse community challenges
Personal Information
- Health Status: Excellent
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
- Driving License: CODE 8
Contactinformation
8 Pembroke Place, Nahoon Mouth, East London
References
- Mrs Vathiswa Sgatye, CMR East London, city1@cmrel.co.za
- Mr Hendricks, Southernwood Primary School, 074 250 9194, secretary@swoods.co.za
- Dr Kim Schmidt, UFH department of Social Work and Social Development, kschmidt@ufh.ac.za
Certification
Social Work License
Timeline
Social Work License
2024-02
Child Protection Social Work Intern
CMR East London (Child Protection Agency)
2023.07 - 2023.10
University Tutor
University of Fort Hare
2023.04 - 2023.11
Project Coordinator
University Of Fort Hare
2023.03 - 2023.03
Class Representative - Final Year
University Of Fort Hare
2023.02 - 2023.10
School Social Work Intern
Southernwood Primary School
2021.09 - 2023.10
Bachelor Of Social Work (Cum Laude) - Social Work
University of Fort Hare
2020.01 - 12 2023
Cambridge Assessment International Education -
Trust Academy
2018.01 - 12 2018
O Level Examinations -
Elephant College
2016.01 - 12 2016
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