Gabriella Malin
Malvern,United Kingdom
Summary
A dedicated educator with a Primary PGCE with QTS (5-11) and a BSc(Hons) in Animal Biology, demonstrating strong subject knowledge and pedagogical expertise. Proficient in behaviour management, assessment techniques, and supporting pupils with SEND, ensuring effective learning environments. Skilled in data management and analysis, with experience in ecological impact assessment and geographical information systems. Committed to reflective practice and safeguarding policies, aiming to foster inclusive education through innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Retail Assistant
Pets at Home
Malvern
2023.01 - 2025.01
- Pet care: Feeding fish/cleaning fish and small feeding animals
- Goal oriented: I worked at a good pace when picking orders and putting out stock to a deadline
- Quick learner: I quickly learned how to do many of the duties and protocols required to work in a store
- IT skills: familiarity with the Point of Sales system
- Commercial awareness: Setting up the shop
- Diligent: Working early mornings when required to pack customer orders
- Trustworthy: Handling money
- Conscientious: Help customers with their queries, provided good customer service
Retail Assistant
Iceland foods
Malvern
2020.03 - 2020.08
- Pet care: Feeding fish/cleaning fish and small feeding animals
- Goal oriented: I worked at a good pace when picking orders and putting out stock to a deadline
- Quick learner: I quickly learned how to do many of the duties and protocols required to work in a store
- IT skills: familiarity with the Point of Sales system
- Commercial awareness: Setting up the shop
- Diligent: Working early mornings when required to pack customer orders
- Trustworthy: Handling money
- Conscientious: Help customers with their queries, provided good customer service
Education
Primary PGCE with QTS - 5-11
University of Worcester
2025.01 - 2026.01
BSC (hons) - Animal Biology
University of Gloucestershire
2020.01 - 2023.01
A levels - Classics, Latin, French
Royal Grammar School Worcester
2014.01 - 2019.01
Skills
- 2025-2026: Primary PGCE with QTS (5-11)
- Strong subject knowledge
- Pedagogical knowledge: Understanding cognitive load Use of modelling in every day teaching Use assessment for learning techniques such as hinge point questions Planning sequences of learning
- Behaviour management: Use of behaviour management techniques to ensure all pupils are learning effectively Using positive praise Managing low-level disruption Building relationships to support behaviour
- Assessment- Use of formative and summative assessments to inform future planning Give precise and actionable feedback Look at previous scores of summative feedback to identify gaps
- Use of reflective practice- annotate lesson plans Evaluate lessons honestly Adapt practice after feedback and reflection
- Safeguarding knowledge- Understand the safeguarding policies Know that ‘it could happen here’ Maintain professional boundaries
- Supporting pupils with SEND- Adapt lessons according to individual needs Plan lessons for the lower attainers Plan scaffolds and pre-teaching into lessons
- 2020-2023: Bsc(Hons) Animal Biology degree
- Teamwork: During my time at university there were a number of group projects, one of which was in the diversity and evolution module where as a group we came up with a presentation on a taxon and demonstrated their evolution
- Goal oriented- At university I continually made sure my work was handed in on time and have never handed in a piece of work late
- Data management, analysis and interpretation: In the biostatistics module appropriate statistical tests were performed as well as analysis of the data given
- Relevant modules: Ecological impact assessment, Geographical Information Systems (QGIS)
VOLUNTEERING
- Riding for the Disabled Association, 2021, 2023
- The Blue Cross, Charity shop, Malvern, 2020-01, 2020-03
- Scope, Charity shop, Worcester, 2015, 2019, Duties: Clearing woodland and heathland, providing customer service, helping riders get on to horses, mucking out stables, interacting with disabled clients dealing with customer queries, organising stock, putting up displays on the shop floor, pressing new stock in preparation for sale, interaction with customer pets, greeting customers, aiding customers with buying choices, presenting stock on shop floor, money handling., Approachable: interaction with pets and customers.
Affiliations
- Baking
- Colouring
- Visiting National Trust properties
- Language learning
Timeline
Primary PGCE with QTS - 5-11
University of Worcester
2025.01 - 2026.01
Retail Assistant
Pets at Home
2023.01 - 2025.01
Retail Assistant
Iceland foods
2020.03 - 2020.08
BSC (hons) - Animal Biology
University of Gloucestershire
2020.01 - 2023.01
A levels - Classics, Latin, French
Royal Grammar School Worcester
2014.01 - 2019.01