Degrees Held
- Master of Arts Degree, University of KwaZulu-Natal 2020
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education, University of KwaZulu-Natal 2013
- Honours Bachelor of Arts, English, University of South Africa 2008
- Teach English as a Foreign Language to Adult Learners Certificate, University of South Africa 2007
- Bachelor of Social Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal 2005
Research Interests
- Re-visioning/s
- Shakespeare
- Classification
- Film
- Women in STEAM
- Memes as contemporary artefacts
- Contemporary culture
Teaching Interests
- Shakespeare
- Poetry
- Gender Studies
- Film Study
Community Engagement
- (2024), UKZN Support on the Code of Professional Ethics, South African Council for Educators session with students on the Code of Professional Ethics
- (2022), Member of the Appeal Tribunal of the Film and Publication Board, Presidential appointment by Cabinet to the Appeal Tribunal of the Film and Publication Board of South Africa
- (2020), Science Buddies (SciZa), a platform that provides the youth of South Africa with the opportunity to engage in STEAM projects and competitions both nationally and internationally.
Teaching Expertise
- (2023 – current), UKZN (South Africa), Lecturer
- (2021 – 2023), Central University of Technology (South Africa), Lecturer
- (2019 – 2021), Department of Education (South Africa), ENGHL Educator
- (2017 – 2018), Eagle’s Wings Skills Development Consultants (South Africa), Facilitator and Assessor
- (2016 – 2017), New West Secondary School (South Africa), ENGHL, LO, History and Geography Educator
- (2015 – 2016), KZN Training (South Africa), Assessor, Moderator, Facilitator and Trainer
- (2014 – 2015), Queen’s English School (Japan), Teacher
- (2010 – 2012), Cheungchungnamdo Board of Education (South Korea), Teacher
- (2007), Environment and Language Trust (South Africa), Teacher
- (2005 – 2007), Interserve Training Solutions (South Africa), Teacher and Trainer Assistant
Student Supervision
Honors
Masters
Honors
- Nokuphila Ngcobo (219033970) (2024/Not completed) The Representation of Women in “The Women King”
Masters
- Simenyiwe Xulu (219001920) (2024/Not completed) An autobiographical narrative of English First Additional Language teaching and learning experiences of literature
