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Aturinda James, School Social Worker

Aturinda James

School Social Worker·Mengo High School

Uganda

Bachelor's degree, Education And Social Work

Work experience

Total years of experience: 5 years, 5 months

School Social Worker

January 2024 - Present

Mengo High School

Kampala, Uganda Hybrid

January 2024 - Present

• Provided comprehensive psychosocial support to students experiencing
academic, behavioural, and personal challenges.
• Developed and implemented tailored intervention plans in collaboration with
teachers, counsellors, and parents.
• Conducted individual and group counselling sessions focused on emotional
resilience, conflict management, and social skills.
• Maintained confidential case records and produced structured progress reports
for school administration.
• Mediated disputes between students and between students and staff using
evidence-based de-escalation techniques.
• Organised awareness workshops on mental health, peer pressure, child rights,
and personal development.
• Liaised with parents, guardians, and external mental health professionals to
provide holistic learner support.

Company industry:
Social Services
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Community Development Officer

January 2021 - Present

Neighbourhood Initiatives Organisation

Kampala, Uganda Remote

January 2021 - Present

• Led advocacy initiatives aimed at strengthening community resources and
improving residents quality of life.
• Planned and facilitated community meetings, outreach programmes, and
capacity-building workshops.
• Built and sustained partnerships with local government bodies, NGOs, and
community stakeholders.
• Conducted field assessments and community needs analyses to design targeted,
impactful response programmes.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong organisational
and prioritisation skills.
• Compiled detailed field reports and presented findings to senior management and
partner organisations.

Company industry:
Social Services
Job role:
Community Services

Loan Officer

February 2021 - November 2025

UPVIM Company

Kampala, Uganda Hybrid

February 2021 - November 2025

• Assessed and processed loan applications, evaluating clients creditworthiness
and repayment capacity.
• Conducted client interviews and site visits to verify financial information and loan
eligibility.
• Maintained accurate loan records, monitored repayment schedules, and followed
up on overdue accounts.
• Educated clients on loan terms, conditions, and financial responsibility to reduce
default risk.
• Collaborated with the credit team to ensure compliance with company lending
policies and procedures.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Network Marketing Executive

January 2021 - January 2023

Revoobit International

Kampala, Uganda

January 2021 - January 2023

• Promoted and marketed company products and services through direct and
digital networking channels.
• Built and managed a personal client network, maintaining strong relationships to
drive repeat business.
• Recruited, onboarded, and mentored new team members, supporting their
development and performance.
• Met and consistently exceeded monthly sales and recruitment targets through
strategic outreach.
• Delivered product presentations and demonstrations to prospective clients and
business partners.
• Tracked personal sales performance and submitted regular progress reports to
senior management.

Company industry:
Personal Services
Job role:
Marketing and PR

Education

Kampala International University.

November 2024

November 2024

Bachelor's degree, Education And Social Work

Uganda

Kampala International University

January 2024

January 2024

Bachelor's degree, Education And Social Work

Uganda

Mengo High School

January 2016

January 2016

High school or equivalent, Arts and Humanities

Uganda

Skills

COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
ADAPTABILITY
Intermediate
ADAPTABILITY
Intermediate
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
COMPOSURE
Intermediate
COMPOSURE
Intermediate
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Intermediate
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Intermediate
CULTURAL SENSITIVITY
Intermediate
CULTURAL SENSITIVITY
Intermediate
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Intermediate
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Intermediate
HUMAN RELATIONS MOVEMENT
Intermediate
HUMAN RELATIONS MOVEMENT
Intermediate
MOTIVATIONAL SKILLS
Intermediate
MOTIVATIONAL SKILLS
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Intermediate

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)

Hobbies

  • Reading , writing poems, Swimming, adventuring