Bongani Malinga

Experienced educator and creative professional with a strong background in English teaching, drama tutoring, and academic mentoring. Demonstrates expertise in interactive teaching, lesson planning, student assessment, and applied drama practices. Skilled in adapting learning strategies to diverse student needs, fostering engagement and understanding across virtual and physical classrooms.

Proficient in script formatting, performance direction, and creative project management with a proven ability to deliver constructive feedback and enhance learner outcomes. Career focus includes leveraging educational expertise to inspire growth and critical thinking in students while contributing to innovative learning environments.

Online English Teacher at Education First (2024-11 – 2025-09)

• Delivered interactive lectures on English literature, grammar, and writing techniques, enhancing student understanding.
• Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate students with different learning styles, ensuring no student was left behind.

Drama and Performance Tutor at University of KwaZulu-Natal (2023-02 – 2024-06)

• Create and develop drama and performance practice labs plans.
• Guide/facilitate drama and performance practice sessions.
• Assess student assignments and process.
• Provide academic support to first year students.

Critical Thinking Tutor & Writing Fellow at Wits University Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment & Wits School of Education (2020-02 – 2023-03)

• Prepare and execute a lesson plan in accordance with weekly lecturers.
• Assess and rank weekly tutorial tasks.
• Assist & guide students with academic writing.

Scripting/part-time dubbing performance director at EarCandy Dubbing Pty (LTD) (2015-02 – 2017-02)

• Created and maintain Script department team schedule as per the supervising producer.
• Format scripts, check for spelling, punctuation, time scripts (Inqscribe & Nuendo).
• Merge transcript with dubbing language where applicable.
• Fully prepare and upload CSV scripts for dubbing.
• Compile character counts and lists for scheduling/casting.
• Work to the right synchronization/adaptation and level for different projects, depending on the project specifications.
• Do file management in all areas.
• Provide creative input for production teams regarding casting/performance.
• Provide dubbing performance direction as per project requirements.
• Resigned to pursue studies.

Academic Writing Mentor at University of KwaZulu-Natal

• Assess academic essays, feedback and make recommendations.

Teaching English as a Foreign Language in Teaching English as a Foreign Language – Teacher Record (2024)

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Drama Therapy – University of the Witwatersrand (2018-11)

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Theatre and Drama – University of the Witwatersrand (2017-11)

Certificate of Completion in University Teaching Assistant Programme – University of KwaZulu Natal (2023-06)

Master of Art in Art – University of KwaZulu Natal (2025-05)