Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Volunteering
Certification
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Ellen Barrett

Masters Student
Bristol
Ellen Barrett

Summary

Enthusiastic MSc graduate in Society, Politics, and Climate Change from the University of Bristol with multidisciplinary expertise in psychology, sustainable development, and climate change studies, providing a unique perspective on sustainable behavioural change. Keen to refine my climate literacy, and explore sustainability within the food industry. Committed to contributing to purpose-led companies dedicated to sustainability.

Overview

6
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
6
Certifications
2
Languages

Work History

Self-employed

Author
07.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Conceptualised, developed, and authored a modular vegan cookbook, focusing on minimising food waste, transitioning into vegan eating, and creative cooking.
  • Demonstrated project management skills by overseeing all aspects of book development, including recipe development, photography, designing and formatting, marketing, promotion and launch.
  • Run an Instagram account, @the.plantary_, from which I've successfully collaborated with brands like THIS™, H!P, and BuyWholeFoodsOnline, executed a successful marketing strategy, and fostered a devoted online community.

GLOBUS
Warwick

Writer
11.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Writer for a student-run online magazine
  • Delivering articles by deadlines on topics central to global sustainable development
  • Involves collaboration with team members on topic ideation, and determining the best communication methods for these ideas and teachings

Example blogposts include:

  • Food for Thought: Modular Cooking, Sustainable Practices, and Community
  • Closing the Climate-Attitude-Behaviour-Gap: The Positive Impact of Positive Nudging and Connectedness

MyTutor

Tutor
12.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Weekly tutoring in Psychology and Sociology A-level with a diverse group of students.
  • Online lessons involve leveraging technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.
  • The role is fulfilling with positive reviews like:

"Ellen took my son literally from a U to an A in a few months. We are thrilled with his progress"

"Ellen is very friendly and easy to talk to. As someone with very little confidence, she helped me a lot"

Swindon Children Without a Diagnosis
Swindon

Carer
11.2020 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Carer work a few times in the year
  • Gained insights into the lives of those with and related to those with specialised needs
  • Work ranged from engaging in socialisation and activities to risk assessment and personal care assistance

Young Enterprise UK

Managing Director
09.2017 - 07.2018

Job overview

  • Working in a team, we created a viable product, organised events, managed stock, and delivered presentations
  • Received the regional leadership award at the end of the programme

Education

University of Bristol

MSc from Society, Politics and Climate Change
09.2023

University Overview

  • Modules explore cutting-edge approaches within the social sciences to understand framings of and responses to the climate crisis
  • Themes of focus include: climate crisis and political economy; the effects of climate change on international relations; sustainability and development; resilience and disasters; green transitions; and the origin and potential of green social movements to foster social and political change
  • Elected modules include: Qualitative Research Methods and Understanding Social Movements
  • Member of BWFC: Bristol University Women's Football Club

University of Warwick

Bachelor of Science and Arts from Psychology and Global Sustainable Development
09.2020 - 07.2023

University Overview

Joint-honours degree providing a background in the "three pillars of sustainable development", the SDGs and their practical applications, alongside learnings on the biological, developmental, and social aspects of human psychology. Assessment methods included: qualitative and quantitative
research, NGO action plans, research reports, policy briefs, systems maps, and critical response
portfolios.

Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College

A-levels
09.2018 - 06.2020

University Overview

Sociology: A* , English Literature: A, Psychology: A

  • Co-head of my Sixth Form's Eco-Committee
  • Awarded student of the year for Sociology

St Josephs Catholic College

09.2013 - 07.2018

University Overview

9 GCSEs: Grades 9-6


Volunteering

Volunteering
  • Swindon Climate Action Network: lobbying my local MP Robert Buckland, former Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for
    Justice, on issues of net-zero emissions, sustainable development, and climate justice.
  • Volunteering with The Harbour Project, a charity for refugees and asylum seekers in Swindon, helping to organise an annual
    refugee barbeque for over 10 years.
  • Participated in the 10 Peaks Challenge, working with a group of 10 to fundraise for a 34km hike, with 1695m of ascent at the
    Brecon Beacons. Funds amounted to just under £4k for the Youth Adventure Trust.
  • NCS team volunteering for a local care home, practicing emotional intelligence and attending to specific needs
  • Brownie leader over 6 months with 7-10 year olds

Certification

Certificate of Digital Literacy, University of Warwick - Nov 2021

Timeline

University of Bristol
MSc from Society, Politics and Climate Change
09.2023
Author
Self-employed
07.2023 - Current
Writer
GLOBUS
11.2022 - Current
Tutor
MyTutor
12.2021 - Current
Carer
Swindon Children Without a Diagnosis
11.2020 - 04.2020
University of Warwick
Bachelor of Science and Arts from Psychology and Global Sustainable Development
09.2020 - 07.2023
Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College
A-levels
09.2018 - 06.2020
Managing Director
Young Enterprise UK
09.2017 - 07.2018
St Josephs Catholic College
09.2013 - 07.2018
Ellen BarrettMasters Student