Ginnie Mallinson
Bristol
Summary
Experienced administrator and manager with a history of executing large-scale student engagement programmes, logistics, budgeting, and marketing within international education. Skilled in policy implementation and cross-cultural communication, gained through work at ELC Bristol, the UK’s joint number one language school, and academic research on Bristol’s migration services at the University of Bristol. Ginnie Mallinson holds a Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, specializing in refugee English language education, where she developed expertise in data analysis and linguistics.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
English Language Teacher
‘English with Ginnie’
04.2020 - Current
- Taught adult EFL students English for IELTS exam preparation and general through Zoom using own teaching materials.
English Language Teacher
English Language Centre, Bristol
07.2021 - 03.2025
- Taught IELTS, FCE (B2 First), CAE (C1 Advanced), and CPE (C2 Proficiency) exam classes to students aged 16+ as well as general A1-C2 English.
- Brought classes of B1 students to IELTS level 7 and 7.5 through course of study supplemented with own materials.
- Served as the primary teacher for form groups, selecting course materials for the term, designing formative and summative assessments, providing pastoral care through regular tutorials, and planning lessons for other teachers.
- Attended regular in-house professional practice seminars and external EFL conferences.
Social Programme Manager
English Language Centre, Bristol
Bristol
12.2021 - 09.2025
- Delivered inclusive social programme for international students, designing year-round events programme inclusive of trips, workshops, speakers, tours and admissions days
- Managed bookings, vendor negotiations, promotions, team of assistants, £50k budget
- Achieved “Excellent” status from British Council, 2023, securing school's top UK ranking
- Coordinated with different departments, ensuring seamless execution of projects
Research Assistant and Events Producer
Bristol Plan for Migrant Learners Project, University of Bristol
Bristol
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Developed a research project which aimed to unify professional services provided for young migrant language learners in Bristol
- Analysed data and delivered launch events in Bristol and Birmingham
- Facilitated presentation of data at the ‘Migrant Girls’ Access to Education’ report launch at the Houses of Parliament. Also engaged MPs with the research, explaining key findings to key contacts to secure additional funding.
Volunteer English Language Teacher
Elmbridge CAN
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Taught refugee families English online in preparation for IELTS exam courses and basic communicative English through Skype
English Language Teacher
TEG English Language School, Bristol
Bristol
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Taught IELTS exam courses and intermediate adult learners.
Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)
Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Programme, Itoshima Senior High School, Fukuoka Japan
Fukuoka, Japan
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Taught classes of 40-50 Senior High School students, creating lesson plans from scratch
- Delivered teacher training sessions to groups of up to 100 at JET's annual Skills Development Conference and Orientation Days
Co-founder, Events Coordinator & Performance Artist
CHAMP, Bristol
Bristol
06.2014 - 08.2018
- Co-Founded this Bristol-based Fine Art Collective
- Organized fund-raising events and exhibitions whilst maintaining my own performance-led art practice through interactive theatre and public interventions
- Performed at Arnolfini, Knowle West Media Centre, Spike Island, Edinburgh Fringe and Supernormal Festival.
English Language Teacher
Hunter Language School, Bristol
Bristol
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Taught IELTS, FCE and CAE exam classes to students aged 18+ as well as general A2-C1 English.
Supervisor & In-store Trainer
Lush Retail Ltd, Bristol
Bristol
11.2015 - 06.2017
- Managed a team of 50+ sales assistants by providing coaching and feedback
- Interviewed and hired new sales assistants
- Delivered in-store training
- Managed pay-role and processed budgets, stock and ordering
Education
Master of Science - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
University of Bristol
09.2021 - 08.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Cambridge English Language Taught to Adults (CELTA)
University of Bristol
06.2017 - 07.2017
BA (Hons) - Fine Art
University of the West of England, Bristol
09.2011 - 06.2014
Foundation Degree in Arts - Fine Art
University for the Creative Arts, Farnham
09.2013 - 06.2014
Skills
- Programme/ events management
- Cost control management
- Calendar and database administration
- Admissions and inductions
- People management, including recruitment
- Policy design/implementation
- Customer service
- Data collection and analysis
- Risk assessment design and implementation
- First Aid and safeguarding compliance
- IT solutions
- Professional practice training delivery
- Public speaking and workshop facilitation
- Graphic design
Languages
French
Upper intermediate
Japanese
Beginner
Certification
First Aid Certificate 2022
Affiliations
- Linguistics, Fine Art Performance, Theatrical Script Writing, Rollerskating and Hula-Hooping
Timeline
Research Assistant and Events Producer
Bristol Plan for Migrant Learners Project, University of Bristol
03.2023 - 07.2023
Social Programme Manager
English Language Centre, Bristol
12.2021 - 09.2025
Master of Science - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
University of Bristol
09.2021 - 08.2023
English Language Teacher
English Language Centre, Bristol
07.2021 - 03.2025
English Language Teacher
‘English with Ginnie’
04.2020 - Current
Volunteer English Language Teacher
Elmbridge CAN
03.2020 - 03.2021
English Language Teacher
TEG English Language School, Bristol
01.2020 - 03.2020
Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)
Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Programme, Itoshima Senior High School, Fukuoka Japan
08.2018 - 12.2019
English Language Teacher
Hunter Language School, Bristol
07.2017 - 08.2018
Diploma of Higher Education - Cambridge English Language Taught to Adults (CELTA)
University of Bristol
06.2017 - 07.2017
Supervisor & In-store Trainer
Lush Retail Ltd, Bristol
11.2015 - 06.2017
Co-founder, Events Coordinator & Performance Artist
CHAMP, Bristol
06.2014 - 08.2018
Foundation Degree in Arts - Fine Art
University for the Creative Arts, Farnham
09.2013 - 06.2014
BA (Hons) - Fine Art
University of the West of England, Bristol
09.2011 - 06.2014
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