Online tutoring
for GCSE and
A-level students
The Tutor
Ellie Gillis-Crew
Qualified Teacher and Counsellor
I am an experienced tutor and teacher with over 10 years working in education. As a qualified counsellor, I am also able to provide a safe and supportive space which allows students to build their academic confidence and knowledge in managing anxiety and stress during their exam period.
Specialist Support
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GCSE Tutoring
Comprehensive academic support for years 10 and 11 across humanities subjects:
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English Literature
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English Language
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Psychology
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Sociology
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A-Level Tutoring
Specialist subject depth and exam technique refinement for A-level tutoring in:
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Psychology
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Sociology
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Humanistic Counselling
Empathetic, person-centered emotional support that focuses on the individual's journey toward self-actualization and well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions
What levels of tutoring do you provide?
I specialize in supporting students through GCSE (Years 10 and 11) and A-Level (Years 12 and 13) core subjects. My subject specialisms are psychology and sociology.
How does integrated counselling support learning?
As a qualified counsellor, I address the emotional barriers to learning. I help students manage exam-related anxiety and build mental resilience, which significantly improves focus and retention during study.
All sessions are online via zoom.
Are sessions online or in-person?
As often as you like! My recommendation is once a week but I'm happy to be flexible to suit your needs
How often are sessions?
How much are sessions?
Sessions are £37 per hour
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What students and parents say
"Ellie is a brilliant tutor! She has been instrumental in rebuilding our daughter's self- confidence and improving her A level grades. Ellie's patient, encouraging approach is exactly what our daughter needed. She has made remarkable progress and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ellie to any parent looking for professional, high- quality tuition. We are so fortunate to have found you Ellie!"
"Ellie has been amazing. I was struggling with my A Level Psychology and Sociology but Ellie has helped me so much to get things straight in my head. The one-to-one support is great for making sure I actually understand the content. Ellie identified my weak areas and has helped me to improve hugely."
"Thank you for all you did to support and tutor my son over the last few months. He enjoyed every session and went into his exams calm and confident. Working with you boosted his grades from 5s to 7s in his English GCSEs.
Thank you!"
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