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Malesaoana Esther Mohale

Leribe

Summary

Malesaoana Esther Mohale is a dedicated social worker and certified sign language interpreter with several years of comprehensive experience providing social services to various groups of people to aid day to day issues. She is well-versed in assessing client strengths, advocating for client resources and conducting assessments. She is a professional with demonstrated conflict resolution skills and strong decision making abilities. She is actively involved in volunteer work as a sign language interpreter, helping to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities. She has initiated a notable project focused on identifying and assisting vulnerable families through the distribution of essential food parcels. She is also a dedicated mentor to children and youth in schools, driven by a strong desire to guide young people to lead fulfilling lives. Her overall goal is to promote equal access to information and opportunities for youth, and to advocate for a more inclusive society. Malesaoana successfully completed the Mandela Washington Fellowship in 2023, studying Leadership in Civic Engagement at Drexel University.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Worker

Ministry of Social Development
04.2019 - Current
  • Provide psychosocial support to 60 students with disabilities, fostering improved emotional resilience and vocational performance through tailored interventions that address individual needs in a supportive environment
  • Provide both individual and group counseling sessions to promote student mental health
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans that address students’ needs, leading to a 30% improvement in service utilization within the centre over a six-month period
  • Hold over 20 educational talks for students to comprehend and voice ideas around complex and simple topics
  • Conduct weekly case conferences and collaborate with over 30 professionals to address the unique needs of students
  • Facilitate access to essential medical care for 60 students and liaise with relevant service providers to organize programs, increasing awareness of available services for persons with disabilities
  • Conduct vocational assessments for over 200 prospective students to identify each student’s needs
  • Document client progress and outcomes meticulously, contributing to higher compliance rate in follow-through on recommended services

Part-time Lecturer

National University of Lesotho
01.2021 - 05.2024
  • Meticulously planned, prepared, and conducted research activities to support instructional goals
  • Initiated effective communication and provided valuable guidance to over 200 students to enhance their understanding and engagement
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of over 200 students’ assignments, implementing targeted feedback mechanisms that fostered a 20% improvement in overall students’ performance and engagement within a semester
  • Actively promoted the personal development of over 200 students, fostering an environment conducive to growth and improvement

Mandela Washington Fellow

Gallaudet University
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Carefully considered, organized, and carried out research on global issues impacting close to 800 deaf people in Lesotho
  • Held presentations in workshops and seminars on topics pertaining to Lesotho's deaf community

Senior Rehabilitation Officer

Ministry of Correctional Services
01.2017 - 03.2019
  • Provided weekly guidance and counseling services to over 70 inmates to assist with their rehabilitation and reintegration into society
  • Conducted in-depth home interviews to gain insight into 70 inmates' backgrounds and circumstances
  • Facilitated over 100 individual and group counseling sessions for inmates, addressing various aspects of their personal development
  • Conducted victim-offender mediation sessions to promote restorative justice and reconciliation between 70 inmates and their victims
  • Organized public meetings to raise community awareness about crime prevention

Sign Language Interpreter

Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology
12.2013 - 11.2016
  • Delivered vital information to the deaf community by interpreting live broadcasts on national television, enhancing accessibility for over 1000 deaf viewers and fostering inclusivity within mainstream media content

Education

Leadership in Civic Engagement -

Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
08.2023

Certificate - Basic American Sign Language

Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
07.2023

MSW - Social Work

National University of Lesotho
06.2021

Certificate - Basic South African Sign Language

University of the Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa
12.2020

BA - Social Work

National University of Lesotho
06.2013

Skills

  • English
  • Sesotho
  • Lesotho Sign Language
  • Basic South African Sign Language
  • Basic American Sign Language

Attributes

  • Fast learner and can easily adopt to new environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Team player with ability to work under pressure
  • High integrity
  • Social responsibility

Conferencepresentations

Support mechanisms available for deaf learners in Lesotho pre-schools, Beyond bricks and mortar- Investing in ECDE our most valuable asset-building, Maseru, Lesotho, 11/01/24

Personal Information

  • Ethnicity: African
  • Date of Birth: 02/10/91
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Mosotho

Communityandvolunteerwork

  • For the Less Fortunate, Maseru, Lesotho, 06/01/16, Present, Identify and assess the needs of over 40 vulnerable individuals and families in the community to provide food, access to resources, and psychological support.
  • Guardian Angel School, Leribe, Lesotho, 05/01/17, Present, Mentor over 400 students in Guardian Angel School on issues affecting children to strengthen students' self-esteem.
  • National Association of the Deaf Lesotho, Maseru, Lesotho, 10/01/13, 08/01/15, Provided guidance, advocacy and support to over 100 deaf and hard of hearing community by connecting them to essential services, advocating for employment and educational inclusion, and providing sign language interpreting services.

Languages

Sotho
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Sign Language
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Mandela Washington Fellow

Gallaudet University
01.2024 - 03.2024

Part-time Lecturer

National University of Lesotho
01.2021 - 05.2024

Social Worker

Ministry of Social Development
04.2019 - Current

Senior Rehabilitation Officer

Ministry of Correctional Services
01.2017 - 03.2019

Sign Language Interpreter

Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology
12.2013 - 11.2016

Certificate - Basic American Sign Language

Gallaudet University

MSW - Social Work

National University of Lesotho

Certificate - Basic South African Sign Language

University of the Free State

BA - Social Work

National University of Lesotho

Leadership in Civic Engagement -

Drexel University
Malesaoana Esther Mohale