Ruwaida Albany

I am a hardworking and honest individual with a strong commitment to teaching and learning, always willing to develop new skills and improve my practice. I am friendly, approachable, and professional, with a positive attitude that supports learner engagement and collaboration with colleagues. I work effectively both independently and as part of a team, even in busy school environments.

I am enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, and adaptable, and I perform well under pressure while meeting curriculum and assessment deadlines. I have strong communication and problem-solving skills and consistently strive to support learners and meet educational expectations.

Student Teacher at Kensington High School (2025-01 – 2025-08)

• Planned and delivered CAPS-aligned FET lessons under mentor supervision.
• Taught subject content using learner-centred strategies to support critical thinking and assessment outcomes.
• Assisted with formal and informal assessments, marking, moderation preparation, and learner progress tracking.
• Maintained effective classroom management and supported diverse learner needs.
• Prepared teaching resources and adhered to DBE professional and ethical requirements.

Student Teacher at Kenmere Primary School (2024-01 – 2024-08)

• Planned and delivered CAPS-aligned Grade 7 English and Life Orientation lessons.
• Taught core language skills and Life Orientation content supporting learner development.
• Assisted with assessments, marking, feedback, and learner progress recording.
• Maintained effective classroom management and supported diverse learning needs.

Education Assistant at Wingfield Primary School (2021-01 – 2023-12)

• Prepared the classroom and ensured teaching materials were available and ready for use.
• Distributed workbooks and textbooks to learners.
• Prepared mark sheets, maintained records, and captured marks accurately.

Call Centre Agent (Seasonal) at MSA Consultancy (2016-10 – 2016-10)

• Handled inbound calls and assisted with general administration duties.

Sales Associate & Cashier at Out of Africa, V&A Waterfront (2014-08 – 2016-09)

• Managed till float, processed sales and returns, and handled banking and cash-ups.
• Assisted customers with queries, unpacked stock, and managed merchandising.
• Maintained store cleanliness and coordinated inter-store garment transfers.

Hostess at Vincent Palotti Hospital (2014-01 – 2014-07)

• Took patient/customer orders, conducted stock takes, and maintained cleanliness standards.

Sales Associate & Cashier at Ackermans, Golden Acre (2011-01 – 2013-12)

• Managed till float, served customers, processed returns, and handled cash-ups and banking.
• Maintained store presentation through merchandising, housekeeping, and stock management.

Sales Associate at Tekkie Town, Worcester (2009-01 – 2011-12)

• Served customers, assisted with product queries, and managed stock and merchandising.

Bachelor of Education in Senior and FET Phase – University of the Western Cape (2022-01 – 2026-12)