Ellie Gillis- Crew
Qualified Teacher and Counsellor
Location: Bristol
Professional Summary
I have worked in the education sector for a long time, as an academic tutor, pastoral tutor and a class teacher. This wealth of experience enables me to work flexibly with students to support them to achieve their academic goals. I am passionate about sociology and psychology and enjoy working with students to build their knowledge and exam skills.
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Also as a qualified counsellor I am able to draw upon my training to support students with anxiety reduction and resilience strategies to manage their exam season effectively
Experience
Sociology and Psychology A-level Teacher | City of Bristol College | 2024- Ongoing
​Teaching AQA Psychology and Sociology to years 12 and 13
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Academic Tutor | 3A Tutors | 2018 - 2026
​1-1 tutoring a range of A-level & GCSE subjects both online and face to face.Â
Teaching GCSE adult English Language evening classesÂ
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Personal Development Tutor | City of Bristol College | 2018- 2024
​Teaching pastoral subjectsÂ
Supporting with UCAS applicationsÂ
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Academic Tutor | Lotus Tutors | 2016-2018
​1-1 tutoring a range of subjects
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Education
- Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning | 2025Â
- FdA in Counselling | Distinction | 2022 |
- BSc in Psychology | 2:1 | 2016
- A- Level Psychology, English Language and History | AAA | 2013
- 11 GCSEs | A*-A | 2011
Qualifications and Training
- Qualified Teacher StatusÂ
- Qualified Integrative CounsellorÂ
- Enhanced DBS check
- Annual safeguarding training
Skills
- Expertise in Psychology and Sociology (GCSE/A-Level)
- Enthusiastic subject specialist in Psychology and Sociology (GCSE/A-level)
- Flexible and supportive approachÂ
- Detailed knowledge of UCAS processÂ
- Empathetic Student Mentorship